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The Inflammation Theory of Disease: Understanding the Link Between Chronic Inflammation and Various Health Issues
TLDR Chronic inflammation is a major cause of various health problems, including high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, IBS, asthma, depression, Parkinson's, dementia, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Lifestyle changes such as exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, cutting out processed foods, quitting smoking, getting good sleep, and being more social can help prevent or reduce chronic inflammation.
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Inflammation is a common factor in many diseases and there is a new theory called the inflammation theory of disease that suggests it is a major cause of various health issues.
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Inflammation is characterized by redness, swelling, heat, pain, and impaired function, and is a normal response by the body to injury or illness.
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Chronic inflammation occurs when the body's immune response continues long after it should have stopped, leading to various health problems.
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Chronic inflammation is linked to a wide range of chronic diseases, including high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, IBS, asthma, depression, Parkinson's, dementia, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
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Chronic inflammation is believed to be the root cause of diseases like Alzheimer's, rather than just a symptom, as evidenced by the presence of neuroinflammation in patients with advanced Alzheimer's but minimal plaque formations.
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Chronic inflammation is responsible for 50% of deaths worldwide and if it can be figured out, it could save the lives of 33.5 million people per year, but would also require preparation for the potential population crisis that would arise.
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Chronic inflammation can lead to colon cancer, chronic infections like tuberculosis and HPV, and possibly even depression.
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Chronic inflammation, particularly in relation to autoimmune disorders and cancer treatments, has been shown to be correlated with an increased risk of depression, and this may be due to the impact of inflammation on pathways related to happiness, pleasure, and relaxation, as well as the activation of sickness behaviors that evolved to promote rest and recovery during illness.
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Industrialization has led to a rise in chronic diseases caused by chronic inflammation, which can be attributed to exposure to pollutants, chemicals, and an inflammatory diet.
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Chronic inflammation can be caused by a sedentary lifestyle, excess weight, and chronic stress, all of which can lead to various health problems.
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Chronic inflammation can be caused by genetic factors, such as epigenetic markers, as well as lifestyle factors like shift work and aging.
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Lifestyle changes such as exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, cutting out processed foods, quitting smoking, getting good sleep, and being more social can help prevent or reduce chronic inflammation.
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