Inflammation is the body's natural response to injury or infection. When tissues are damaged by things like trauma, toxins, or pathogens, the body triggers an inflammatory cascade to begin the healing process. This causes blood vessels to dilate and become more permeable so that more blood flow and immune cells can rush to the site of injury. The area often becomes reddened, swollen, warm, and painful. This is caused by the increased blood flow and release of chemical mediators that activate nerves.
There are a few key events that occur during acute inflammation:
- Vasodilation - Blood vessels widen to allow more blood to flow to the injured area
- Increased vascular permeability - Gaps form between cells lining blood vessels to allow fluid and cells to leak into tissues
- Leukocyte migration - Immune cells like neutrophils and macrophages are recruited to the site to clear out pathogens and damaged tissues
- Cytokine release - Chemical signaling proteins amp up the inflammatory response and attract more immune defenders
This initial response is good when contained to a local area and for a short time. However, prolonged or excessive inflammation can become a problem itself.
Chronic inflammation occurs when the inflammatory response persists over a longer period of time, like in autoimmune diseases, asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis, etc. This can lead to tissue damage and loss of function. Some key features of chronic inflammation include:
- Infiltration of inflammatory cells - Large amounts of white blood cells enter tissues and release inflammatory mediators
- Tissue destruction - Matrix metalloproteinases break down connective tissue like collagen
- Fibrosis - Excess fibrous connective tissue builds up, creating scar tissue
- Loss of function - Normal tissue is replaced by non-functional scar tissue
Managing inflammation properly is crucial for good health. If you struggle with uncontrolled inflammation, the caring providers at
Human Antiaging Center can help get to the root cause with advanced testing and personalized treatment plans. Chronic inflammation is often driven by imbalances in hormones, poor diet, toxins, infections, and stress.
Our integrative approaches using
bioidentical hormone therapy, nutrition plans, detox protocols, and stress management techniques can help resolve inflammatory issues safely and effectively. We partner with each patient to find the optimal interventions to extinguish the flames of inflammation and restore well-being.
Does inflammation have you feeling
achy, fatigued, moody, or unwell? Don't ignore these warning signs. Take control of your health and contact Human Antiaging Center today to discuss your inflammation concerns. Our dedicated practitioners will listen carefully, run the right tests, and design a treatment plan to meet your unique needs. We utilize the latest advancements to accurately assess and correct the imbalances driving inflammation.
You deserve to feel your best every day. Our goal is to get inflammation under control so you can get back to fully enjoying work, activities, and time with loved ones. We're here for you, ready to help you feel healthy, energetic, and vibrant again! Don't let inflammation slow you down. Call Human Antiaging Center now to start healing.