Inflammation is your body's natural response to infection, injury, or cellular damage. It's an essential protective reaction that helps eliminate harmful stimuli and initiate the healing process.
When inflammation occurs, the immune system releases white blood cells, antibodies, and other substances to the site of injury or infection. This causes redness, heat, swelling, and pain - the hallmarks of inflammation.
Acute inflammation is short-term and self-limiting, resolving once the injurious stimuli is removed. Chronic inflammation persists over longer periods and can cause tissue damage or disease. Common triggers include:
If uncontrolled, chronic inflammation contributes to conditions like:
Fortunately, making lifestyle changes can often help prevent and manage chronic inflammation. Key strategies include:
At Renewal Hormone Clinic, we also offer customized hormone therapy programs that can help regulate inflammatory pathways. Our expert physicians develop personalized treatment plans using bioidentical hormones to resolve hormone imbalances driving chronic inflammation.
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