06/09/2026
๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅThere are 2 types of inflammation in the body: acute inflammation, which is short-term inflammation to heal the body (ex, you cut your finger, the area bleeds, gets warm, red, and painful for a few days, and the inflammation stops); and chronic inflammation, which is a long-lasting inflammation that can last days, months, and even years (ex, someone has fat around their abdomen, fat cells continually release inflammatory signals, the immune system stays activated for years, causing insulin resistance, artery plaque, and several other health problems.๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Acute is good ๐, chronic is bad ๐.
Most people donโt feel chronic inflammation directly, they experience
โ๏ธ Fatigue
โ๏ธ Aching joints
โ๏ธ Brain fog
โ๏ธ Elevated blood pressure
โ๏ธ Poor sleep
How to prevent chronic inflammation ๐๐
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EXERCISE REGULARLY
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Stay away from ultra processed foods and drinks
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Maintain a healthy bodyweight
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Limit alcohol or stop altogether
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Manage stress
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Sleep 7-9 hours