Inflammation is the immune system's defense mechanism in action. Acute inflammation is a desirable response to injuries and infections, but chronic inflammation, which can be present without noticeable symptoms for years, can lead to serious health problems, such as Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.
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ISBN:9781570673412 (softcover)
Physical Description:print regular print iii, 121 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm.
Defining inflammation -- What is chronic inflammation? -- How to fight chronic inflammation -- Anti-inflammatory foods, nutrients, and supplements -- Anti-inflammatory recipes.