BODY INFLAMMATION - Speed up Energy

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What is inflammation?

Definition of inflammation: Response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat. Inflammation is the first response of the immune system to infection or irritation and may be referred to as the innate cascade.

INFLAMMATION is a process by which the body's white blood cells protect us from infection such as bacteria and viruses. In some cases, however, the body's immune system inappropriately triggers an inflammatory response when there isn't any substance to fight off. This what is called autoimmune disease, when the body's normal protective immune system causes damage to its own tissues.

WHAT does all this mean….our bodies are continuously under attach from environmental toxins, pollutants and germs, the immune system is our bodies natural defense mechanism against these attackers. The immune systems job is to protect the body against these foreign invaders. The cells from the spleen, lymph nodes, liver, bone marrow, lungs and intestines are part of the immune system and help to dispose of pollutants in the blood. Studies have shown that changes in diet, lifestyle and exercise can reduce inflammation. A diet in high fiber, olive oil, lower in saturated fats, high in omega-3 fats all reduce inflammation.

IMAGINE just changing the way one eats, what one eats, exercising, controlling stress (info on stress can be found at http://lifeisapicnic.wordpress.com/) and eating organic fruits and vegetables and also eating seafood and meats that are toxin free.

LIFESTYLES that could cause inflammation are smoking, poor nutrition, lack of sleep and excessive sun exposure. Inflammation has been linked to many things that we associate with aging, including wrinkles, arthritis, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease and cancer. Much inflammation can be reduced or prevented by changing your habits and environment or following an inflammation-reducing diet which can be found at http://www.spiritedboutique.com/ in the book section.