Protecting Your Body From Chronic Inflammation

Inflammation is your body’s way of protecting and healing you from injury, illness, and foreign invaders. Inflammation works to eliminate damaged cells and pathogens, allowing for the healing process to begin. You may see it in bumps and bruising, toothaches, sore throats, and even acne. When inflammation occurs in response to an injury or illness and then recedes when the threat has passed, it indicates a healthy immune system at work. But when the signs of inflammation stick around and become chronic, what started as a healing process can become dangerous—experts agree that chronic inflammation is at the root of many serious diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and even depression. One of the best ways to support your immune system and ensure a healthy inflammatory response is to live a healthy lifestyle. Decreasing foods that contribute to chronic inflammation such as polyunsaturated fats, sugar, red meats, and processed foods along with eating healthy fats, lean proteins, and veggies is just one of the ways to decrease or prevent chronic inflammation. Read more…