What's Causing Disease for Millions? Silent Inflammation: How to Catch it Early

Something causing disease that's necessary for healing? Very few realize hidden inflammation is at the root of all chronic illness such as: heart disease, obesity, diabetes, dementia, depression, cancer and autism. In fact, as many people die from taking anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, every year as die from asthma or leukemia.

Causing disease is the inflammation of arteries which induces heart attack. A simple blood test, CRP, measures C-reactive protein, an indicator of inflammation. As of today, an FDA panel suggests Crestor is prescribed for some adults with no prior heart problems even with normal cholesterol.

Chronic Inflammation Treated with Crestor

Cardiologist, Dr. Christopher Cannon, Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, describes the recommendation as "outstanding news for people who are at risk but who would not have previously known it." Obviously, even without signs of inflammation, there is cause for concern.

Chronic Inflammation

Chronic inflammation is when inflammation turns into disease and instead of protecting the body, attacks it. Fortunately, we can protect ourselves with information about 1) inflammation causes, 2) signs of silent inflammation and 3) eating an inflammation diet. Inflammation is preventable, treatable and the earlier it's caught, the better for our health.

Inflammation Causes

*Hidden or chronic infections from virus, bacteria, yeast or parasites
*Hidden allergens from food or environment
*Lack of exercise
*Mold toxins and allergens
*Poor diet: sugar, refined flour, processed food and inflammatory fats: trans and saturated fats.
*Stress

Beside well-known signs of inflammation such as: joint and muscle pain, chronic infection, lupus and allergies, there are lesser known early indicators called silent inflammation. By paying attention to these indicators, we can take action before chronic inflammation sets in thereby causing disease.

Silent Inflammation Questionnaire

Are you overweight?
Are you always craving carbohydrates?
Are you constantly hungry?
Are you tired, especially after exercise?
Are fingernails brittle?
Is hair limp with little texture?
Are you constipated?
Do you sleep excessively?
Are you groggy upon waking?
Do you have a lack of mental concentration?
Do you lack a sense of well-being?
Do you have headaches?
Are you constantly fatigued?
Do you have dry skin?

These are signs to start a program with an inflammation diet and supplements. Although disease may not yet be present, silent inflammation is an indicator. If not treated, chronic inflammation could be causing disease in the future.

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Source:
Jim Suiter, D.C.
Duncan, Oklahoma

Article for information purposes only. Not intended as substitute for medical care.
What's Causing Disease for Millions? Silent Inflammation: How to Catch it Early copyright 2009