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Remember the last time you out your finger? Your body responded with pain. redness and swelling--all signs of inflammation. The same thing happens with a sprained ankle or a sore throat. Inflammation after an injury or illness is a sign that your body is responding appropriately.
"Inflammation is part of a healthy immune system response," says Monica Reinagel, author of The Inflammation-free Diet Plan. "But what we re seeing now is an excess and inappropriate inflammatory response. Many people have signs of inflammation, whether or not there's an actual threat." This low level, chronic inflammation has been linked to a wide range of serious illnesses, including ...