Have you noticed when you have a cut, sprain or sore throat the area feels painful and hot, and appears red and swollen? These are telltale signs of inflammation. Inflammation is an important, natural process that enables your body to repair injured cells and tissues and defend itself from infections.
Inflammation is sometimes compared to a fire. In response to an illness or injury, your body releases biochemicals that destroy invaders like bacteria and viruses and increase blood flow to areas that need it. It is an essential process that helps your body to heal itself. However, inflammation can be problematic if it continues indefinitely.
Let's review the two different types of inflammation...
Inflammation is sometimes compared to a fire. In response to an illness or injury, your body releases biochemicals that destroy invaders like bacteria and viruses and increase blood flow to areas that need it. It is an essential process that helps your body to heal itself. However, inflammation can be problematic if it continues indefinitely.
Let's review the two different types of inflammation...