Inflammation:
a local response to cellular injury that
is marked by capillary dilatation, leukocytic infiltration, redness, heat, and
pain and that serves as a mechanism initiating the elimination of noxious
agents and of damaged tissue. (defined according to Merriam-Webster)
Leuktocytic
infiltration: the influx of white blood cells that are the Military infection
fighters of our
bodies (defined
by me)
We’ve all been there; we’ve all had
inflammation at one point or another. No one is immune to it (pun intended). It
is a great way our bodies tell us that something is happening. We notice best
when we feel the pain. Then we know we need to do something about it. Either
changing what we are doing or stopping it altogether. We feel the effects of
inflammation possibly from of our diet, sickness, an injury from repetitive
motion or trauma, or a chronic autoimmune disorder (Common conditions: Crohns
disease, Hashimotos Thyroiditis, Rheumatoid Autoimmune Disease).
It’s our body’s way of protecting and
healing itself. If our systems work correctly we are essentially superheros. We
are the superhero that can heal itself…AMAZING really. Some of our body’s tend
to overachieve in that department (the Superhero overachievers being those with
an autoimmune disorder).
I said all that to say this…I see many
superheros with autoimmune disorders on my table. I am proud to help them with
better sleep, increased range of motion, less stress and pain. I also see many
folks who have had injuries due to car accidents, sports activities or
repetitive actions. You are all superheros to me, every one of you.
Jen
Originally posted 10/25/2013
