Types and Causes of Inflammation

The types and causes of inflammation can manifest themselves in many ways. When you have an infection or injury, it is a good thing and helps you heal. But sometimes it continues to develop and can cause incredible damage to the tissues within your body.

There are many causes of inflammation and sometimes there is an underlying condition that needs to be addressed first.

Read about some of the types and causes of chronic inflammation below, then click on the Wellness Therapies tab to learn what you can do about it.

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Much of the research that has been done for this site has shown in many cases that the causes of inflammation are often times the same as the treatment – food!!

Many foods we eat cause inflammation and many foods we eat can prevent inflammation. Understanding what is pro-inflammatory and what is anti-inflammatory will help you fight the inflammation within. The best resource we have found is the Meals That Heal Inflammation program.

Go to Chronic Inflammation from Causes of Inflammation