Inflammation is a double-edged sword, on the one hand to help protect the human body from infection, on the other hand will cause damage to the body. The elderly have long-term inflammation, can lead to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, depression Etc. The United States 'Positive Power' website summarizes seven signs of inflammation in the elderly.
1. Chronic fatigue. Mary Harrington, a neuroscientist at the Smith College in Massachusetts, said that chronic inflammation is directly related to chronic fatigue. Inflammation of the immune system is linked to activities in the brain and spinal cord. Chronic inflammation interferes with the circadian clock and affects sleep and wakefulness , Leading to chronic fatigue.
2. itchy skin irritation Overpressured body produces a large number of inflammatory chemicals that affect the health of the skin and even aggravate chronic skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis. Chronic inflammation may also stimulate acne attacks, skin swelling and itching.
Abdominal fat and more. Researchers at Washington University in the United States found that abdominal fat may be caused by inflammatory reactions, so grab the belly bulge.
Digestive problems. There is a complex relationship between the level of inflammation in the body and the health of the digestive system Frequent episodes of bloating, constipation, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting are signs of an increased inflammatory response.
Food allergy Many elderly people do not care about food allergies, think of forbearance to pass, but this may be the inflammatory response at play, will cause the immune system hyperactivity. Suggest that the elderly seek medical treatment or by eliminating the law to find allergens, dairy products, eggs , Cereals, sugar, etc. may be the culprit.
Headache. Continuous headaches are signs of higher levels of inflammation, and researchers at the University of Toledo in the United States found a link between migraine-confirmed cases and inflammatory markers in the body.
Depression. Chronic inflammation may be one of the causes of depression.Many doctors find that depression patients have higher levels of inflammation and are more susceptible to rheumatoid arthritis or inflammatory bowel disease.
There are three 'weapons' against inflammation: 1. Exercise. Adipose cells produce excessive amounts of inflammatory chemicals. It is recommended to exercise at least 30 times a week for 30 minutes to eliminate excess fat. If you can not keep going, try your own favorite Activities, or divided into 30 minutes to complete 2. Omega-3 fatty acids. Fish oil, flaxseed, lean meat, seafood, soybeans, spinach and walnut-rich omega-3 fatty acids, the nutrient has a potent anti- Inflammation .3 eat less refined carbohydrates, such as bread, biscuits, etc.
