Introduction
Most people have an understanding of what they think inflammation is, as it relates to health and wellbeing. That is about to change. What we mostly think of when we do think about inflammation is acute inflammation.
Acute inflammation is a natural defense mechanism, which is activated when a foreign object or pathogen enters your system. Inflammation is part of the defense process, helping your body heal from injury or infection.
The effects are almost immediate and obvious. Symptoms abate fairly quickly, as healing takes place.
Chronic inflammation, however, is a whole different experience. Inflammation has been a major subject in recent research, particularly on how it is linked to various diseases. Inflammation is a natural biological process that allows the body to heal itself when exposed to harmful elements and pathogens.
Some researchers believe that inflammation is linked to all disease. Many believe that inflammation is not only a symptom of disease, it is also a contributing cause.
Symptoms of chronic inflammation are more insidious than those of acute inflammation. They can be invisible for a long time, but doing great damage to our bodies, until they manifest in different diseases and conditions.
This eBook will provide understanding of the differences between the two types of inflammation. You will also learn what causes chronic inflammation, why it causes so much pain and ill-health, and what you can do to prevent and reduce chronic inflammation in your body.
