Inflammation is the body's protective response to irritation, injury, or infection. It's characterized by redness, heat, pain, swelling, and sometimes loss of function.
When tissues are damaged, the body triggers an inflammatory cascade. This involves:
This brings more white blood cells and clotting factors to help heal the area. It also removes bacteria and debris.
Short-term inflammation is useful - it's the body's attempt to eliminate threats and promote healing. But it can become chronic inflammation if the triggers persist. This contributes to conditions like:
What causes inflammation?
Common causes include:
Environmental toxins and unhealthy lifestyle factors like smoking, lack of exercise, and poor diet also drive excessive inflammation.
Natural anti-inflammatory options like turmeric, ginger, berries, fatty fish, and leafy greens can help reduce inflammation. At Hormone Health Clinic, we also offer customized hormone therapy to regulate inflammatory pathways. Get in touch today for a consultation!
I hope this gives you a helpful overview on inflammation - let me know if you have any other questions!