Inflammation: The Silent Culprit and How Holistic Nutrition Can Help
You might associate inflammation with a visible injury – redness, swelling, and pain signaling your body's healing response. That acute inflammation is a necessary part of recovery. However, there's another type of inflammation, often simmering silently beneath the surface, that can have farther-reaching consequences for your health: chronic inflammation. Think of chronic inflammation as a low-grade, persistent fire burning within your body. Over time, this silent culprit can contribute to a wide range of health issues, including fatigue, joint pain, digestive disorders, skin problems, and even more serious conditions like heart disease and autoimmune diseases. Often, people live with the subtle signs of chronic inflammation for years without realizing the underlying cause. So, what fuels the fire? Many factors can contribute, including stress, lack of sleep, environmental toxins, and – significantly – our diet. A diet high in refined flour, processed foods, sugar, unhealthy ...