Reducing Inflammation

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Dr. Pasquale X. Montesano

Principal Orthopedic Spine surgeon at Montesano Spine & Sport.

Reducing Inflammation

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Inflammation is your body’s natural response to injury. It may aid in the healing of injuries and can help your body resist disease. Chronic inflammation, on the other hand, has been linked to an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. For those who suffer from chronic inflammation, it’s critical to look at what you’re putting into your body because there may be a link. If you want to reduce your levels of inflammation, consider changing your diet. If you are looking to reduce inflammation in your body, avoid eating excess sugar, high fructose corn syrup, trans fats, vegetable and seed oils, processed meats, and refined carbohydrates as they can all contribute to an inflammatory response in the body that results in pain and discomfort.

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