Gary Brecka explains how chronic inflammation drives heart disease, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders. Unlike acute inflammation, which heals, chronic inflammation persists when stressors keep inflammatory cytokines elevated. Poor diet, lack of exercise, and environmental toxins fuel it, but daily lifestyle changes starting with morning habits can lower it.
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Chronic inflammation is at the root of many of the most serious diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and even autoimmune disorders. So understanding how to manage and reduce inflammation can significantly improve your health and your longevity. Today, we're diving into an essential topic that impacts everyone: inflammation. Inflammation is your body's natural response to injury or infection. It's an essential part of the healing process. However, when inflammation becomes chronic, it can damage healthy cells, tissues, and organs. Inflammation is regulated by your immune system, so when the body perceives a threat, it releases inflammatory cytokines to deal with the invader. Chronic inflammation occurs when these cytokines remain elevated due to ongoing stressors like poor diet, lack of exercise, or environmental toxins. By making simple lifestyle changes, you can significantly reduce chronic inflammation and improve your overall well-being. Here's some practical steps you could implement today. Start your day with—