Chronic Inflammation
What Chronic Inflammation Really Does to Your Body
You hear the word “inflammation” everywhere—in podcasts, on social, and in every corner of healthcare, from your dentist to your cardiologist.
But it’s not just a trendy topic. I’ve been raising concerns about it for more than two decades.
Still, you might wonder, ‘What does inflammation actually mean?’
Most people know it’s not good. But beyond that, it’s kind of fuzzy. And yet, it plays a diabolical role in many common health issues.
To understand what inflammation is, it helps to start with a version you can actually see.
If you cut your hand, it becomes sore. That’s inflammation—your immune system kicking in to start the healing process. And if it gets infected, it turns warm and swollen. You can literally feel the inflammation ramp up.
