Dr Maggie Ju Acupuncture London Chelsea, North Kensington, Notting Hill, and Richmond

Inflammation, often misunderstood as solely a symptom of infection or illness, is a remarkable defense mechanism employed by our bodies to protect themselves from harmful stimuli. While it can be triggered by infections, inflammation itself is not an infection. It is an integral part of the immune response and plays a vital role in initiating the healing process. Understanding inflammation and its significance can help us appreciate its role in maintaining our overall health. At its core, inflammation is the body's way of identifying and neutralizing threats such as damaged cells, pathogens, and other harmful agents. When the immune system detects these threats, it springs into action, signaling the commencement of the healing process. This remarkable mechanism ensures that infections are fought off, wounds are healed, and damaged tissues are repaired. Inflammation is characterized by a set of telltale signs and symptoms. The cardinal signs of inflammation are redness, swelling, he...

Inflammation is a basic reaction that our body responds to infection, irritation or other injury. Inflammation is a complex biological response of vascular tissue to harmful stimuli. Without inflammation, wound and infection would never heal. Inflammation is a defense and has two aspects of effects: beneficial and harmful. If our body suffered from infection or injury, the defense system tend to remove harmful stimuli, initiating healing process for repair and regeneration. This is beneficial effect. The process of acute inflammation is initiated by local blood vessels with related chemicals accumulated into tissue. Increased blood flow causes characteristic swelling, redness and heat. As a consequence, vasodilation and increased permeability cause slowing of blood flow. Inflammation could stimulates nerves causing pain. It also could damage organs and their function if the inflammation is too strong which is harmful. Inflammation has a significant role in gynecology and infertility, a...