Inflammation is your body's natural response to injury or infection. It's the immune system's way of healing and protecting us. When tissues in your body are injured, your immune system releases white blood cells and chemicals that cause redness, heat, swelling, and pain - the signs of inflammation.
There are two main types of inflammation:
- Acute inflammation happens after an injury or infection. It's short-term swelling that goes away once healed. This helps destroy germs and repair damaged tissue.
- Chronic inflammation lasts much longer. It happens when the immune system attacks healthy cells or overreacts, like with autoimmune diseases. This can damage organs and tissues over time.
Some common causes of inflammation include:
- Injuries - cuts, burns, sprains - Infections - bacterial, viral, fungal - Diseases - arthritis, colitis, vasculitis - Allergies - to foods, dust, chemicals - Stress - Poor diet - too much sugar/fat, not enough nutrients
Too much inflammation can be harmful. It's linked to various health problems like heart disease, diabetes, depression, cancer, and more. Balancing inflammation is crucial.
That's where Balance Hormone Center can help! Our experienced physicians help patients optimize their hormone levels through cutting-edge testing and personalized treatment plans. Hormone imbalance is a major driver of inflammation.
We provide science-based hormone therapies to reduce inflammation and improve wellbeing. Patients report improved sleep, energy, mood, and vitality. Our integrative approach combines bioidentical hormones, lifestyle changes, and nutritional support.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Balance Hormone Center has helped over 10,000 patients restore hormonal balance and achieve better health. We accept most major insurance plans.
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