Inflammation is the body's natural protective response to an injury or infection. It helps the body remove harmful stimuli and initiate the healing process.
When tissues are injured, the immune system triggers an inflammatory cascade involving:
This acute inflammatory response helps:
However, inflammation can become chronic if it persists without resolution. This occurs due to:
Chronic inflammation can damage tissues over time and is linked to various diseases like:
Managing inflammation properly is crucial - both excessive and low-grade inflammation must be addressed. This is where Renewal Center can help through hormone balancing services! Their specialized tests detect hormonal imbalances that drive chronic inflammation. Targeted bioidentical hormone therapy then helps resolve the root dysfunction.
So in summary - acute inflammation protects us while chronic inflammation predisposes us to illness. Detecting and resolving the drivers of inappropriate inflammation is key, and this is what Renewal Center specializes in! Their services can help you take control of unwarranted inflammation.