The 7 ways to reduce inflammation – and fight cancer, heart disease and skin conditions at the same time [Video]

INFLAMMATION is a natural part of the body’s defences.

But too much of it can cause harm to health – and most of us are completely elusive to its effects.

Inflammation is a natural physiological response that occurs when we’re sick or injured, explains Dr Hussain Ahmad, consultant practitioner at Click2Pharmacy. 

“This response causes your immune system to ‘kick in’ and heal, repair, or defend itself, depending on the cause of the inflammation.”

While short-term ‘acute’ inflammation benefits the body’s recovery process, inflammation “becomes detrimental when it is persistent and long-lasting, and that inflammatory response doesn’t switch off,” says NHS GP Dr Adam Staten, clinical director at One Day Tests.

Long-lasting can be anything lasting months to years.

It can lead to chronic conditions – which the World Health Organization says is the greatest threat to human health.

HOW DOES INFLAMMATION HARM HEALTH?

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