CHRONIC INFLAMMATION

CHRONIC INFLAMMATION

Inflammation is a key tool for healing the body.

It happens when your immune system detects something it considers harmful and sends white blood cells and other related cells to eliminate the problem and initiate repair.

Under normal circumstances, inflammation is short lived and you’re aware of it through symptoms like;

• pain
• swelling
• redness and

+increase in temperature

These are called the cardinal signs of inflammation.

However, if the condition that triggers your immune system isn’t resolved by initial inflammation,the immune system may keep sending white blood cells to the site to keep attacking. Over time, they might start attacking nearby innocent cells and tissues causing chronic inflammation which is a serious threat to your health.

Insulin resistance is the major trigger and cause of chronic inflammation.

Sometimes, the damage goes unnoticed until it’s too late like the cases of ulcers.

People will eat wheat for long without getting full blown disease but once it’s out, it’s serious trouble.

Diseases associated with chronic inflammation;

• Heart disease and Strokes( inflammation in the blood vessels causing plaques)
• Cancer
• Arthritis
• Crohn’s disease
• Ulcerative colitis
• Kidney disease
• Fatty liver disease
• Autoimmune diseases
• Neurodegenerative disorders e.g Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Inflammation also promotes aging