What is inflammation?
Inflammation is our body's in-built and natural way to fight and remove harmful foreign substances from our body with the help of immune cells.
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Then why is it considered harmful?
While inflammation is necessary to clear pathogens and repair injuries, it should only be short-lived. When it persists for a long time, without any apparent reason, then it starts creating problems.

Types of inflammation?
- Acute inflammation: The response to infections and sudden body injury such as cutting your finger. To heal the cut, your body sends inflammatory cells to the damage.
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- Chronic inflammation: Your body continues sending inflammatory cells even when there is no outside danger.
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Worldwide, 3 of 5 people die due to ailments caused by chronic inflammation.
More than 50% of all deaths attributes to inflammation-related diseases.
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Inflammation paves the way for:
- Heart disease
- Fatty liver disease
- Endometriosis
- Diabetes mellitus
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Crohn’s disease
- Asthma
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Obesity
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Parkinson’s disease
- Cancer
- Ulcers
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Common causes of inflammation
- Sensitivity: The body can be sensitive to external factors like chemicals, climate, drugs, food, etc., which can trigger an allergic reaction and subsequent inflammation.
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- Exposure: Chronic inflammation can occasionally be by prolonged, low-level exposure to an irritant and toxic chemicals.
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- Autoimmune disorders:Conditions where the immune system unintentionally targets normal, healthy tissue. Eg: Lupus and psoriasis
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- Genetics and auto-inflammatory disorders
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- Persistent acute inflammation: In some circumstances, an individual may not fully heal from acute inflammation. This can occasionally cause chronic inflammation.
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Risk factors of chronic inflammation
- Older age
- Obesity
- Unhealthy diet
- Smoking
- Low sex hormones
- Sleep issues
- Stress
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How to tame inflammation?
- Munch on anti-inflammatory foods
- Cut off inflammation causing foods
- Proper weight management
- Control your blood glucose levels
- Be active
- Don’t stress too much
- Treat your underlying health conditions
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10 best Anti-inflammatory foodsÂ
- Berries
- Beetroots
- Tomatoes
- Broccoli
- Walnut
- Green leafy vegetables
- Citrus fruits
- Olive oil
- Kiwifruit
- Manuka honey
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5 Powerful anti-inflammatory supplements
- Green-lipped mussel oil
- Astaxanthin supplements
- Omega 3 supplement
- Super Greens
- Super Red
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5 must avoid foods to prevent inflammation
- High sugar foods
- Refined carbohydrates
- Artificial trans fat
- Refined carbohydrates
- Alcohol
- Processed meats
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