Inflammation, a root cause of illness.
There are two types of inflammation:
- Acute inflammation: The response to an injury, such as twisting your ankle. Your body sends inflammatory cells to the injury. These cells start the healing process, and once the injury is healed the inflammation response shuts down and operates healthily.
- Chronic inflammation: Your body continues sending inflammatory cells even when there is no need. For example, in rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory cells and substances attack joint tissues leading to an inflammation that comes and goes and can cause severe damage to joints with pain and deformities.
The most common reasons for chronic inflammation include:
- Autoimmune disorders, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, where your body attacks healthy tissue.
- Exposure to toxins, like pollution or industrial chemicals.
- Untreated acute inflammation, such as from chronic infection.
Some lifestyle factors also contribute to inflammation in the body. You may be more likely to develop chronic inflammation if you:
- Drink alcohol in excess and/or smoke
- Carry extra weight
- Don’t exercise enough
- Have chronic stress and poor sleep
- Eat a poor diet
You decrease your risk of chronic inflammation by developing healthy lifestyle habits and addressing the above issues.
Autoimmune diseases are becoming more prevalent in society, especially in women. These diseases arise when the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues and organs, thinking that they are foreign invaders. This can lead to chronic inflammation and damage to various organs throughout the body. Examples are;
- Adrenal disease
- Coeliac disease
- Thyroid disease
- Pernicious anaemia
- Lupus
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- PCOS??
- Mental health issues??
Autoimmune diseases can be a challenging diagnosis to receive, as they can present with a variety of symptoms that can be difficult to manage. Seeking guidance from healthcare professionals is critical in developing a treatment plan and managing symptoms. While these diseases can be chronic, with proper care, women and men can live healthy and rewarding lives.
Inflammation, a root cause of illness.
There are two types of inflammation:
- Acute inflammation: The response to an injury, such as twisting your ankle. Your body sends inflammatory cells to the injury. These cells start the healing process, and once the injury is healed the inflammation response shuts down and operates healthily.
- Chronic inflammation: Your body continues sending inflammatory cells even when there is no need. For example, in rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory cells and substances attack joint tissues leading to an inflammation that comes and goes and can cause severe damage to joints with pain and deformities.
The most common reasons for chronic inflammation include:
- Autoimmune disorders, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, where your body attacks healthy tissue.
- Exposure to toxins, like pollution or industrial chemicals.
- Untreated acute inflammation, such as from chronic infection.
Some lifestyle factors also contribute to inflammation in the body. You may be more likely to develop chronic inflammation if you:
- Drink alcohol in excess and/or smoke
- Carry extra weight
- Don’t exercise enough
- Have chronic stress and poor sleep
- Eat a poor diet
You decrease your risk of chronic inflammation by developing healthy lifestyle habits and addressing the above issues.
Autoimmune diseases are becoming more prevalent in society, especially in women. These diseases arise when the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues and organs, thinking that they are foreign invaders. This can lead to chronic inflammation and damage to various organs throughout the body. Examples are;
- Adrenal disease
- Coeliac disease
- Thyroid disease
- Pernicious anaemia
- Lupus
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- PCOS??
- Mental health issues??
Autoimmune diseases can be a challenging diagnosis to receive, as they can present with a variety of symptoms that can be difficult to manage. Seeking guidance from healthcare professionals is critical in developing a treatment plan and managing symptoms. While these diseases can be chronic, with proper care, women and men can live healthy and rewarding lives.
