Could I also? Inflammation Index Checklist

Could I also? Inflammation Index Checklist

 

What is chronic inflammation? The inflammatory response that occurs in our body can be broadly divided into two types.

One is acute inflammation, which occurs immediately at the site of external trauma or infection, and the other is chronic inflammation, where the inflammatory response persists over a long period.

If acute inflammation helps our body, chronic inflammation harms it. As the name suggests, chronic inflammation has a longer course compared to acute inflammation. It often occurs without common symptoms such as pain, redness, impaired function, swelling, or warmth that are typical in acute inflammation.

Acute inflammation, known as the "good inflammation," is a natural response when our body fights disease. On the other hand, chronic inflammation, which persists for a long time in various organs and blood vessels without noticeable symptoms and is considered "bad inflammation," can cause aging and disease, gradually leading to our death, so it should be prevented as much as possible.

 

If you're wondering, "How is my body doing?" you can quickly find out your level of chronic inflammation through a blood test, but you can also get a rough idea by checking a few checklists.

Let's check how many of the following 10 items apply to you.

 

The nails tend to break easily.

The skin is dry and prone to frequent troubles.

I am always hungry and want to eat something sweet.

He is severely obese with a high body weight.

I tend to enjoy alcohol and cigarettes.

There is no shine in the hair.

I have constipation.

When I wake up in the morning, my body feels heavy and I am always tired.

□ Concentration is significantly decreased.

I often eat instant foods.

 

If you meet four or more of the ten above items, you should suspect that you may have chronic inflammation. Of course, to confirm the exact facts, it is best to have a blood test at a nearby clinic or hospital to directly check your inflammation levels.

 

Source: Health Digest

Dr. Minsoo Park, Medical Doctor at Seoul ND Clinic

 

 

 

 

Please check the inflammation index checklist.

I hope this is helpful.

Have a healthy day!