tion or accumulation of collagen which is the basis of organ degeneration. Since col- lagen is the “glue” that holds our framework together, as we age and after an injury, these inflamed fibers harden which decrease flexibility and range of motion.


What to do to avoid chronic inflammation?


Although you may not be able to avoid having an acute trauma, decreasing chronic inflammation in your body will support you in leading an active and productive life- style.


A simple blood test that is an important marker for chronic inflammation is C-reactive protein (CRP#, which is a protein produced in the liver and found in the blood in re- sponse to inflammation. Published studies have shown that high levels of CRP in- creased the risk of heart attack, diabetes and different types of cancers. Dr Paul Rid- kar, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, found that half of all heart attacks occur in those with normal cholesterol levels and those with the highest level of CRP had a threefold risk of suffering a heart attack.


Have you heard of the SAD diet? Yes, this is quite a “sad” diet… it is the Standard American Diet! Per a number of prominent medical experts as Dr Nicholas Perricone and Dr Andrew Weil, the underlying cause of chronic inflammation is from processed and junk foods. In an article published in the American Journal of Nutrition, April, 2004, women with breast cancer have higher levels of trans fatty acids stored in their


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