Inflammation

What is inflammation?

Inflammation is your body's natural response to injury or infection. It is characterized by redness, heat, pain, swelling, and loss of function.

When tissues in your body are damaged, your immune system releases chemicals that trigger a cascade of events:

• Blood vessels dilate to allow more blood flow to the injured area


• White blood cells rush to the site to promote healing and fight infection


• Fluids leak into nearby tissues, causing swelling


• This swelling presses on nerve endings, causing pain

In the short-term, inflammation is protective. It's your body's attempt to remove harmful stimuli and initiate the healing process.

However, if inflammation persists or dysregulation occurs, it can damage tissues over time and contribute to the development of chronic diseases like:

• Heart disease


• Diabetes


• Arthritis


• Cancer

Fortunately, you can take steps to reduce harmful inflammation through a healthy lifestyle:

• Follow an anti-inflammatory diet - emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, nuts


• Exercise regularly to lower baseline inflammation


• Lose excess weight


• Don't smoke


• Manage stress levels with yoga, meditation, etc.


• Consider anti-inflammatory supplements like curcumin or omega-3 fatty acids

At Optimized Hormones, we help patients analyze their inflammatory markers through advanced testing. Our expert physicians then create customized treatment plans involving hormone optimization, nutrition planning, and lifestyle changes to lower inflammation and improve health from the inside out. We accept most major insurance plans.

To learn more or schedule a consultation, visit www.bio-identical-hormones. With an integrative approach, we can help you reduce inflammation and start feeling your best.