UnderStanding Inflammation
What is Inflammation?
Inflammation is an important part of the immune system and body’s protective response to injured cells.
GOOD: ACUTE INFLAMMATION
A short-term inflammatory response to tissue injury. Sometimes the process ends within a few hours or several days.
BAD: Chronic Inflammation
A lingering inflammatory response triggered by immune system causing constant state of alert and impacting tissues and organs.
Inflammation is Induced By
Physical Injury
Malnutrition
Burns
Infection
Mental Stress
Hazardous Chemicals
Effects of chronic inflammation
Chronic inflammation has been linked to nearly every health disorder:
Cardiovascular Health
Liver Health
Accelerated Aging
Infectious Diseases
