Inflammation is another topic that keeps rearing its head – and seems to be an important underlying issue in health. Inflammation – as with vitamins and minerals, seems to be an area where each person can take steps to help themselves.

I have spoken to Glinys and Elizabeth on this.

Glinys says…

“Inflammation is an essential survival process within the body and it’s only when that inflammation becomes chronic does it cause disease. For example, if you were to cut yourself or have an infection the body mounts an inflammatory response to heal and help you to survive. Many things result in an abnormal inflammatory response such as an inappropriate diet, inadequate sleep, immobility or excessive physical activity, stress and a toxic environment. The list could go on …

Inflammation is the root of all chronic diseases – diabetes, heart disease, cancer – it’s just everything.   The more we can reduce inflammation in the body, the better the body functions.

Of course, everyone is different (ie genetically there is only one of you) and although the principles remain the same, you just need to work out how best to feed and water your unique self to make you thrive”.

Elizabeth says …

“Yes, inflammation is a key process affecting nutrition and health – diabetes, cardio-vascular, gut issues, cancer, caeliac disease etc. I provide dietary treatment tailored to specific conditions”.

PS Immediately we can see that for Bob with his cancer and arthritis and me with my Diabetic gene the subject has relevance. We’ll seek advice from the professionals about this, see what we can do to help ourselves – plus find out what the preventative picture looks like. Watch this space ….