BY JOYCE WONG JIN YI
MILLIONS of people suffer from chronic pain caused by inflammation, while millions more suffer from diseases caused by chronic inflammation, such as cancer and heart disease. Short-term inflammation can protect the body, but chronic inflammation can have serious consequences. Chronic inflammation accompanying ageing is a driver of every health-related disease, including atherosclerosis, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, kidney disease and cancer.
Prescription drugs such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and glucocorticoids target only part of the overall chronic inflammatory response. But, they have substantial side effects and can not use in the long term. Low-grade chronic inflammation can be threatening to your health without you realizing it. In this article, let me share with you the disease prevention remedy that is as close as your kitchen shelf to help you to combat chronic inflammation.
