When your cells are in distress, they release chemicals that trigger a response from the immune system. The immune system then sends specialized cells, like mast cells and other white blood cells to trap any foreign invaders or heal tissue.
One symptom of this reaction is swelling. And it is often most apparent on our face, as it is the part of our body we pay attention to most.
9. Your Lymph Nodes Are Swollen
Swollen lymph nodes can also be a hint that something is off in the body.
The lymphatic system is part of the immune system. It consists of an extensive network of vessels that house lymphatic fluid.
The lymph nodes themselves are made up of sinuses filled with immunological cells, such as lymphocytes and macrophages, that both identify and eliminate viruses, bacteria, cell debris, cancer cells, and other foreign substances that invade our body (10✓).
You’ll often notice your lymph nodes become swollen if you get the flu or have a cold. This means that they are fighting off the infection (so it’s a good thing!).
But if your lymph nodes are chronically swollen, it could be a sign of persistent low-grade inflammation or chronic illness.
10. You Have Excess Belly Fat
Several sources point to the connection between inflammation and obesity and diabetes.
There are several lines of evidence that suggest more body fat equals higher levels of inflammation in the body. How is this possible?
Fat cells are capable of creating chemical signals that lead to elevated levels of inflammation. Studies have found that weight increases are associated with chronic inflammation, and that the relationship is linear.
This means that as a person’s weight increases, so do the levels of C-reactive proteins (inflammatory markers) in their blood (11✓).
So, the more belly fat you have, the more of these chemicals you create. Dr. Peter Libby, cardiovascular medicine expert largely agrees with this phenomenon and calls belly fat a “hotbed” of inflammation.
The good news? Shedding just a few pounds can often be enough to ease pain and prevent future inflammation.
How to Naturally Reduce Chronic Inflammation
The good news is, is that if you’re experiencing these symptoms of chronic inflammation, you can reduce them by following my guidelines below.
I go into even more methods of naturally reducing chronic inflammation in my FREE eBook ‘21 Ways to Reduce Chronic Inflammation‘.
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Do not wait until the last minute with death knocking at your door to do something about your health and your precious life.
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