Inflammation is your body's response to infection or injury. When tissues are damaged, the body triggers an immune response to begin the healing process. This often causes swelling, redness, heat, and pain in the affected area.
Acute inflammation is a short-term response lasting from a few hours to a few days. Its purpose is to eliminate harmful stimulus and promote healing. Common causes include infections, burns, fractures, and sprains. Signs include:
Chronic inflammation persists for weeks, months, or years. This prolonged response can eventually cause tissue damage and disease. Common causes are autoimmune disorders, chronic infections, and exposure to irritants.
Unresolved inflammation is linked to conditions like cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, depression and Alzheimer’s. That's why getting inflammation under control is so important. Lifestyle changes like losing weight, eating anti-inflammatory foods, managing stress, and getting enough sleep can all help reduce inflammation.
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I hope this gives you a helpful overview of what inflammation is, its role in the body, and how it can be addressed through holistic means. Let me know if you have any other questions!