A Key Driver of Pain and Diseases

Inflammation is a body’s immune response to infections, injuries or toxins. This response includes the release of antibodies and increased blood flow to the affected area. This typically lasts between a few hours to a few days and it is known as acute inflammation. Acute inflammation generally manifested as pain, redness, swelling and heat. Chronic inflammation is, however, different. It occurs when immune response lingers, possibly lasting for prolonged periods of several months to years. Acute inflammation typically has noticeable symptoms, while chronic inflammation symptoms are usually subtler and easily neglected. These may include body aches, chronic fatigue, insomnia, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, abdominal pain, chest pain and others.

Over time, the persistent inflammatory response from untreated chronic inflammation may damage healthy cells, tissues and organs, leading to DNA damage, tissue death and internal scarring. All of these have been associated with the development of numerous diseases, including arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, liver disease, cancer, asthma, neurodegenerative diseases (such as Alzheimer’s disease) and bowel diseases(such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis).

Potential causes of chronic inflammation:

Aging

The natural aging process has been associated with chronic, low-grade inflammation. The dysregulation of the immune response leads to a chronic inflammatory state, which aggravates the ageing process and age-related chronic diseases

Stress

Stress could trigger sustained low-grade inflammation in the body, leading to numerous health conditions. In fact, inflammation spreads even faster when one is under constant stress

Lack of sleep

Research has reported that poor sleep directly correlated with high levels of inflammation. People with inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis and are also experiencing lack of sleep due to the pain may suffer from further flare-ups and even more pain

Smoking

Smoking is known to increase inflammation. It stimulates an immunologic response to vascular injury, which is linked to an elevated level of inflammatory markers

Alcohol

Heavy drinking over a prolonged period could trigger several body changes that can lead to intestinal inflammation. Over time, this inflammation will cause harm to the liver and the brain

Carbohydrates

Consuming excessive added sugar or refined carbohydrates, such as white bread, pastries, sugar-sweetened beverages causes chronic inflammation. Over time, this inflammation may lead to several health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer

Obesity

Obesity has been associated with low-grade, chronic inflammation. The increased size of fat cells leads to the elevated production of adipocytokines, which in turn stimulates a series of inflammation-related process

Air pollution

Research has shown that exposure to air pollution is linked to inflammation. In other words, living in polluted area could lead to a higher chance of developing chronic diseases

If Left Untreated, Acute Inflammation Develops Into Chronic Inflammation!

Chronic inflammation is more common than we think!

When inflammation becomes chronic, the body’s natural defence system starts attacking the once pain-free joints, tissues and organs. Also known as a“silent killer”, chronic inflammation can very well be at the heart of the life-threatening diseases such as heart attack, stroke and even cancer.

Since inflammation poses a major challenge in cartilage repair, suppressing it has always been a crux to break the cycle of joint destruction and pain to allow the joints to heal naturally.Readily available non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen are most commonly used to ease joint pain, stiffness and swelling. Nonetheless, NSAIDs use is commonly associated with gastrointestinal side effects (abdominal pain, ulcers, bleeding etc). Worse yet, these medications have been suggested to increase the rate of cartilage breakdown and expedite the need for joint replacement (Journal of Prolotherapy 2(1): 305-3322 (2010)). Hence, a natural solution that effectively targets acute and chronic inflammation is highly recommended (desired) for optimal health and painless joints.

FlexC MAX EX

The Best Natural Anti-Inflammatory Solution

Chronic inflammation is akin to slow spreading fire. Putting out the fire before it causes devastation is critical. Be it for acute or chronic inflammation, FlexC MAX EX is a powerful anti-inflammatory supplement that can mitigate and alleviate both acute and chronic inflammation. If you are suffering from body aches, joint pain or poor health, FlexC MAX EX will be the optimal choice. Different from common painkillers, FlexC MAX EX helps reduce inflammation and pain, all while preserving cartilage for the healthy joints. Click here to find out more.