Inflammation is a key component of the body's immune system and plays an important role in keeping us healthy. Consider the role of inflammation for a virus or a sprained ankle. When this occurs, the immune system sends out first responders in the form of inflammatory cells to deal with the invader or injury. This is called an acute inflammatory response, and it's a good thing. It means you are healing.
Inflammation Gone Awry
Unfortunately, there is another kind of inflammation, called chronic inflammation, or "too much of a good thing." In this case, the body continues sending inflammatory cells even when there is no injury or outside threat. Chronic inflammation is associated with every major disease, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer's, as well as other neurological disorders.
Lifestyle Makes A Difference
While we can't eliminate chronic inflammation completely, we can mitigate it through better nutrition, more movement, better sleep, and less stress.
Learn More on April 1st @ 12 noon PT
On April 1st, I'll share the latest research about chronic inflammation, and specific steps you can take to reduce it, in a Stanford Healthy Living Webinar (which is open to the public). This program will also be recorded. I hope you can join me!
