Inflammation - Elite Hormone Therapy

What is inflammation?

Inflammation is your body's response to infection or injury. It's a complex biological process that involves your immune system, blood vessels, and other cells and proteins.

When bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens enter your body, your immune system triggers an inflammatory response. This helps isolate and destroy the pathogens and infected cells. Inflammation also occurs after a physical injury, helping repair damaged tissue.

Here's a quick overview of how inflammation works:

• Immune cells like macrophages detect an infection or injury site. They release inflammatory mediators like histamines, bradykinin, and cytokines.
• These mediators dilate nearby blood vessels and make their walls more permeable. This allows more blood proteins and fluids to enter the inflamed area.
• Increased blood flow causes the telltale signs of inflammation - redness, heat, swelling, and pain. These help isolate and flood the area with immune cells and clotting proteins.
• Immune cells like leukocytes and lymphocytes enter the inflamed area and release toxic chemicals to kill pathogens and damaged cells.
• After the threats are neutralized, anti-inflammatory mediators help reduce inflammation so healing can begin.

Moderate, short-term inflammation is beneficial for fighting infections and healing wounds. But long-term (chronic) inflammation can damage tissues and cause inflammatory diseases like arthritis, heart disease, and autoimmune conditions.

Struggling with chronic inflammation? The compassionate providers at Elite Hormone Therapy specialize in natural anti-inflammatory protocols. Schedule a free consult today to see if our customized bioidentical hormone treatments can help you feel your best again!

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