Inflammation is part of your body’s defense mechanism – a non-specific response to something the body interprets as a threat, such as foreign invasion or tissue damage or both.
We now know that overactive inflammation is the cause of many diseases in the human body, such as Asthma, Allergies, Arthritis, Diabetes, Heart Disease, InflammatoryBowelDisease (IBD), Gout, Lupus, Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, Scleroderma, Osteoporosis, Alzheimers and Cancer. We also know that obesity is one of the primary driving forces behind the overactive inflammation that causes disease.
The best way to monitor the overall level of inflammation in your body is through the blood test hsCRP – highly sensitive C-Reactive Protein.
Ways to reduce the level of inflammation in your body are:
- Daily physical activity – very effective in reducing levels
- Stop smoking
- Shrink your waist circumference
- Reduce and manage your daily stress levels
- Think olive oil, fish and nuts – foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids that fight inflammation
- Get enough sleep – between 7 and 8 hours each night
