Inflammation: The Spark Behind Disease (and How to Cool It Down)
When most people hear the word inflammation, they picture a sprained ankle puffed up like a balloon, or maybe the redness after a paper cut. But inflammation is more than swelling and soreness—it’s your body’s fire alarm system. A little spark of inflammation can save your life; a wildfire of inflammation, left unchecked, can quietly damage your health over time. In fact, many researchers argue that inflammation sits at the root of nearly every chronic disease—from heart disease and diabetes to autoimmune conditions and, yes, even cancer.
