Inflammation Treatments

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Finding The Cause Of Inflammation To Eliminate It's Symptoms

Our immune system is a complex network of cells and signaling peptides (called cytokines) that defend and repair us every second of every day.

There are two arms of the immune system that work together to fight infection. If one arm of the immune system is compromised by chronic infections or environmental toxins, it forces the other arm to work harder.

Inflammation happens when one side of the immune system is triggered by something and makes too many antibodies.

For example, chronic infections can be caused by common childhood infections like mononucleosis and chicken pox, or from bug bites and mold exposure. When toxic burden or nutrient deficiencies are present, these common infections then become chronic and deplete the innate immune system cells resulting in inflammation.

What are Examples of Chronic Inflammation

Chronic inflammation may continue to attack healthy areas if it doesn't "turn off." It may not be as visible as acute inflammation.Knowing your inflammation level is a big step toward healing and feeling well again.
A few examples of chronic inflammatory conditions include:

Inflammatory Arthritis

A group of conditions distinguished by inflammation of joints and tissues including:

Rheumatoid arthritis
Lupus
Psoriatic Arthritis

Asthma

Asthma causes inflammation in the air passages that carry oxygen to the lungs. Inflammation causes these airways to become narrow and breathing to become difficult

Periodontitis

This condition causes inflammation of gums and other supporting teeth structures. It is caused by bacteria triggered by local inflammation

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

A group of conditions distinguished by inflammation of the GI Tract including:

Chrohn's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Eczema

Chronic skin inflammation that causes red, itchy inflamed rashes in areas where the skin flexes, such as inside the elbows and behind the knees

Three Levels of Inflammation

Acute inflammation lasts a few hours to days.
Subacute inflammation lasts a few days to a few weeks.
Chronic inflammation can last for weeks, months, or even years

What are Symptoms of Inflammation?

Inflammation is your body's defense against injury and infection. The five cardinal signs of inflammation are pain, heat, redness, swelling, and loss of function. However, many people experience symptoms that are often related to aging rather than inflammation including: