An Introduction to Inflammation

Inflammation

Superimposed upon this month’s theme which focuses on weight management, belly fat and insulin resistance is the concept of inflammation. Most women are not aware that it is primarily poor lifestyle choices that lead to an imbalance in insulin regulation. This in turn, reprograms their metabolism to store belly fat. Belly fat leads to increased inflammation…

Inflammation is the underlying cause of most chronic disease.

Inflammation is the underlying cause of most of the chronic disease seen with aging such as heart and blood vessel disease, dementia, cataracts and so on. Various studies have shown increased inflammatory markers in women that are fed high sugar diets. Keep in mind that inflammation is the common thread for the majority of the chronic disease seen in our society. Interestingly, simple interventions such as decreasing dietary sugars and processed foods, exercise and adding specific nutrients such as omega 3 fatty acids (fish oil) have been shown to reverse these inflammatory changes. So the bottom line is that our struggle with belly fat is only the tip of the iceberg. In the coming months I will share more information on inflammation and it’s association to chronic disease and autoimmune disorders, both of which have dramatic consequences on women’s health and quality of life.

Photo compliments of tobyotter.