by Howard Murad
10 ways to reduce
inflammation
PUFFY
Isn't Pretty
As we age, certain things are inevitable—and
the mirror doesn't lie. No matter how we try
to elongate our neck and suck in our cheeks,
we look puffy and round-faced, especially the
morning after an evening of imbibing. That
puffiness is really just inflammation. Cells have
leaked their vital intracellular water, and a lack
of circulation has made the excess water pool
in tissues. While inflammation is more apparent
around the eyes, it happens all over the body.
CHRONIC INFLAMMATION CAUSES DAMAGE
We have all experienced inflammation at one time or
another, such as when we have an injury or illness. In healthy
individuals, inflammation resolves. All is well again, and skin
and tissues normalize. While it may not seem like a good sign,
inflammation is the body's signal that healing is happening.
But when inflammation is chronic or constant, the beneficial
molecules produced for healing end up hurting our cells, which
results in tissue deterioration. Skin literally begins to break down,
making it more fragile and promoting wrinkles. Skin conditions
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