Dangers of Inflammation

Debra Murray

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Inflammation is a biological process that's meant to heal the body from infections, bacteria, injuries, tissue damage and other forms of trauma. The affected area swells and becomes inflamed in an attempt to create an environment that is beneficial to healing and repairing.

So when does inflammation become dangerous?

As long as inflammation is in the healing or acute phase, it benefits the body. Once this condition crosses from acute to chronic, it can be your worst nightmare. Instead of healing the injured area, this once helpful biological response spreads through your whole body and sets up shop.

When inflammation spreads, it attacks your organs, tissues, muscles and joints. This paves the way for cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer's, arthritis and a myriad of other chronic health conditions. The worst part about inflammation is that it happens so quietly in the body that you won't even realize the toll it's taking until it is too late.

The good news is that by making simple tweaks to your diet, you can control inflammation. Indulging in a diet consisting of vegetables, fruits, wild fish, seeds and nuts can help. Focus on foods that have high levels of antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. These two substances have been shown to reduce inflammation all over the body and prevent some of the disease it can cause.

Foods that are rich in omega-3 include salmon, herring, mackerel, sardines, tuna, flaxseeds and walnuts. Antioxidant-rich produce include berries, kale, spinach and red cabbage.

In addition to these foods, drink lots of water and add emu oil to your diet. Emu oil is revered for its natural ability to soothe inflammation. Emu oil is also rich in the omega-3 that's essential for good health. The easiest way to get your daily dose of emu oil is to take it in gel capsule form.

Inflammation is only good for you when it serves its intended purpose. Once it becomes chronic, it can shatter your health. Don't get taken by surprise by this silent killer. Use the above lifestyle changes to keep inflammation in check.