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What are some of the causes of inflammation?

Bacterial, viral, or fungal infection; allergic reactions; physical and emotional stress; exposure to toxins and unhealthy, sedentary lifestyles.

Some of the signs of inflammation:
A rise in temperature,swelling, redness, pain, digestive problems and fatigue -this can result in thinning and reduction in hair growth.

There are two major types of inflammation:
Acute Inflammation- short-lived, typically lasting only a few days
Chronic Inflammation- longer lasting and the type of inflammation that you want to reduce quickly.

Chronic inflammation can lead to conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, arthritis, fatigue, headaches, joint pain and autoimmune disorders. Inflammation is caused by tissue damage which can be a result of injury, infection, exposure to toxins, or other types of trauma. Chronic inflammation is said to be behind every disease people face today. All of the above can cause hair loss.

According to studies, antioxidants that are found in plants have anti-inflammatory properties that are crucial to fight chronic inflammation.

A healthy colorful diet of whole foods and herbs can help reduce inflammation. Here is a list of some foods that will help reduce inflammation: broccoli, apples, blueberries, onions, lemons, pistachios, almonds, cabbage, blackberries, lemons, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, garlic, and turmeric.

Drinking plenty of water will flush toxins and other irritants that could cause inflammation out of the body.

Here are some foods to avoid that can cause inflammation:
• Sugar
• Processed foods
• Refined carbohydrates
• Processed meats
• Vegetable oils
• Hydrogenated oils
• Artificial sweeteners
• Sweetened or artificially sweetened beverages

Everything starts from the inside out! If we can heal our inside, it will reflect our outside. I hope this article helps to be aware of inflammation and ways to reduce inflammation from our lives so that we can become healthier to grow stronger and thicker hair.