The Secret to Fighting Chronic Inflammation

There are many health conditions that cause inflammation within your body. Even though you cannot see it, it doesn't mean that it isn’t there.

Inflammation is defined as a reaction of the immune system to an irritant to the body. In simpler terms, when your body doesn’t like something it will cause inflammation.

Five Signs of Inflammation

● Loss of Function/Movement ●Redness ● Heat ● Swelling ● Pain

Acute v/s Chronic Inflammation

What is the difference between an acute inflammation and a chronic inflammation and how does the body handle both of these occurrences?

Causes of Chronic Inflammation

There are too many causes of chronic inflammation to list but the most common culprits are heart disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis.

Key Takeaways

The secret to fighting and preventing chronic inflammation is to lead a healthy life. Maintaining a healthy diet and avoiding processed foods are key.