We are all familiar with the inflammation associated with soft tissue injuries such as sprains. When you step off a curb the wrong way and twist your ankle it is usually just a matter of minutes before it starts to swell up and become painful. This inflammatory response is built into the body to protect injured sites. Think of the swelling or inflammation as the body’s natural “bandage”, protecting the site from further damage while it can heal. This is the positive side to inflammation but there is another.
When long term inflammation is present in the body even at lower levels of pain (called silent inflammation) the process can wreak havoc internally and accelerate the destruction of healthy tissues rapidly. Inflammation is the result of several factors. Our diets are filled with pro-inflammatory substances such as omega 6 fatty acids. Over time these substances increase the inflammatory response and can lead to various conditions and many other problems.
Our very pro-inflammatory diets are setting millions of people up for inflammation related problems later on. Therefore, it is essential to control unwanted inflammation in order to prevent tissue damage and free radical activity.
There are many natural fatty acids and other nutrients that have the ability to control inflammation, thereby protecting the tissues of the body from further damage. Recent studies have shown that chronic and even silent inflammation can be behind dozens and dozens of health issues. Further, the body’s ability to handle this excess inflammation effectively greatly diminishes as we age. In other words, the older we get the more inflammation may be present and the more damage it can do. Check back soon for more information about the best total body cleansing.