DERelieve Inflammation
Inflammations can actually occur anywhere in the body, and they are also unpleasant. The triggers or causes can be diverse, and the body is put into a state of emergency, depending on the severity.
Inflammations are often treated with medication, but sometimes they also need to be surgically removed. Smaller inflammations and less severe forms of inflammation, however, can be addressed with herbal remedies. This is exactly what we want to explain below: Relieving inflammation – how does it work?
What exactly is an inflammation?
Our immune system reacts to anything that could harm the body. This can be caused by pathogens from outside or injuries, but inflammatory processes can also arise internally.
Inflammations can vary in severity; we distinguish between
- acute inflammation: occurring suddenly
- subacute inflammation: occurring moderately quickly
- chronic inflammation: permanently present
- recurrent inflammation: recurring in phases
- peracute inflammation: occurring very quickly
Yet, silent inflammation or chronic diseases may also present without any symptoms. The manifestation and severity of symptoms vary between individuals; this is evident, for example, in the progression of rheumatic diseases. Even when permanently present, no two rheumatic conditions are exactly alike. Patients exhibit highly varied manifestations of inflammatory foci or joint inflammation.
Inflammations such as folliculitis or a purulent pimple represent a rather mild and mostly suddenly occurring manifestation. The cause usually lies in bacteria that initiate an inflammatory process, which in most cases subsides on its own or can be combated with mild remedies. In contrast, appendicitis must be treated surgically.
How inflammations arise exactly, how long they last, and what their causes can be, is explained in detail in our skin guide, for example on the topic of bacterial skin inflammation.
To combat inflammations gently and naturally, nature offers a variety of active ingredients, and in many cases, inflammations can also be prevented through diet. More on this here:
Relieving inflammation: Certain foods help.
Ever heard of an anti-inflammatory diet? This includes, among other things, avoiding industrially produced sugar, highly processed foods, wheat flour products, cow’s milk, or certain types of meat. Fast food, in particular, is considered to promote inflammation and abdominal fat. The cause is special harmful messenger substances that are produced through it.
In contrast, vegetables, fresh fruit (especially red and yellow fruits) or seasonal fruit, legumes, and nuts are rich in antioxidants and healthy fats, which positively support the gut flora. Ingredients such as turmeric, cinnamon, or ginger are also considered healthy and anti-inflammatory, and are therefore included in many recipes of the anti-inflammatory diet.
Anti-inflammatory herbal ointment
In addition to foods, natural active ingredients in medicines can also help fight inflammation. While foods tend to support the body from within, herbal medicinal ointments promote skin health from the outside and can also help with strains or overuse. The right treatment always depends on the underlying cause.
If the skin is inflamed or even purulent, herbal active ingredients that promote blood circulation, are antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory are good, thus effectively counteracting the inflammation. ilon Classic is also gentle on the skin and smells pleasantly of eucalyptus.
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