Chronic inflammation is like a silent intruder within your body—quietly stoking the embers of disease. The condition is so widespread that millions have it without even knowing it.
While inflammation is our body’s vital defender against cuts, infections, and other invaders, it can cause us harm if it remains in the body for too long.
Chronic inflammation lies beneath the surface and, if left untreated, can potentially ignite health problems—from heart disease to cancer. A key to our well-being lies in recognizing this double-edged sword and learning to reduce its impact.
Understanding Chronic and Systemic Inflammation
Our modern lifestyle drives much of the chronic and systemic inflammation that leads to disease. A January study published in Frontiers in Medicine found that 34.63 percent of U.S. adults have systemic inflammation.
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