Dr. Eliaz says, "this process creates a type of heat and friction on a physiological level, similar to rubbing fabric together repeatedly “ eventually it begins to degrade. In the body, however, the process of degradation can be viewed as changes in normal cellular function and abnormalities in the healing process. Even further, inflammation can affect internal organs and has been linked to mental and emotional imbalances, digestive disorders, skin problems, musculo-skeletal conditions, and more."

Treatments for Inflammation

There are a variety of treatment options for inflammatory diseases that are contingent upon a number of patient characteristics, including the type of disease, age, overall health, medical history, and severity of symptoms.

Dr. Eliaz believes acupuncture is one effective therapy that can help reduce chronic inflammation, in addition to yoga and movement therapies such as Qi Gong and other gentle exercises. Stress relief measures such as meditation and deep breathing are also important, and of course, a healthy fresh diet, good hydration and proper supplementation are essential.

Perhaps one of the most important things to consider in reducing inflammation in the body is to reduce the amount of stress in your life. Stress hormones like cortisol trigger the release of inflammatory chemicals such as cytokines, and are now viewed as major contributing factors in chronic degenerative conditions. With a healthy lifestyle and proper stress relief measures, in addition to the right dietary supplements, inflammation can be kept under control, and your health on all levels can "stay cool."

Source: Better Health Publishing