Bottom Line
One of the most important health discoveries of the past 20 years has been that the immune system and inflammatory process are involved in nearly every mental and physical health problem we encounter
today.
It’s safe to say that chronic inflammation is a leading cause of chronic disease.
Why It Matters
Chronic inflammation is a condition that can affect your immune system and can influence all of your organs, tissues, and cells.
Unlike the normal inflammatory response that happens after an injury and goes away within a few days,
chronic inflammation is an abnormal response that can last years.
Here are just a few of the ways chronic inflammation can affect your body:
Did you know:
- Chronic inflammation can cause your immune system to function sub-optimally.
- Fatigue, increased blood pressure, insulin resistance, and poor appetite have also been linked to
chronic inflammation. - Heart disease and other neurodegenerative disorders have been linked to long-term chronic
inflammation.
Next Steps
It’s true. It’s impossible to prevent chronic disease completely, but you have the power to reduce your risk every day.
Taking action steps like eating right and exercising each day have been shown to dramatically decrease. chronic inflammation and your likelihood of developing a chronic disease.
Know we’re here to help you live an active and fulfilling life. We understand that it’s hard to get enough exercise each day when you’re in pain. We hope you’ll take a moment to schedule a movement
assessment with us so we can create a plan to help you start moving and feeling better.
Our doors are open, and we’re here to help!
– The Back To Health Team
