Inflammation is your body's response to infection or injury. When tissues are damaged, your immune system releases chemicals that trigger a cascade of reactions in your body. This causes blood vessels to dilate and results in the signs of inflammation - redness, swelling, heat, and pain.
Inflammation serves an important purpose - it allows more immune cells and blood to reach the affected area so that your body can remove harmful stimuli and begin the healing process. Acute inflammation lasts for a short time and goes away once your body restores homeostasis.
However, prolonged inflammation known as chronic inflammation can cause tissue damage over time and is thought to play a role in many diseases like heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and autoimmune disorders. Some key drivers of chronic inflammation include:
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"Unresolved inflammation is the underlying cause of many modern diseases."
As you can see, understanding inflammation is key to maintaining good health. Let our experienced practitioners at Hormone Revive help you find the root causes of prolonged inflammation and restore balance with individualized care and optimal hormone levels. Book a consultation today!