Chronic Illnesses
COMMON SYMPTOMS & DISEASES
Chronic sinus infections and headaches, joint pain and inflammation, arthritis, lyme disease, long covid, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and autoimmune conditions like asthma, allergies and lupus.
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WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT
As the cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz likes to say “genetics hold the gun, environment pulls the trigger.” Chronic illnesses and diseases are often triggered by environmental factors rather than solely genetics. In fact, eating blueberries every day can help turn down the genes of inflammation. Understanding and addressing chronic inflammation is crucial, as it underlies many common conditions like arthritis, asthma, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Key contributors include environmental triggers, an altered microbiome and increased intestinal permeability. By focusing on lifestyle changes, such as diet and gut health, we can potentially prevent and even reverse chronic inflammatory illnesses and diseases. Recognizing early warning signs, like elevated antibodies, can offer opportunities for intervention before symptoms manifest or worsen.
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes are the leading causes of death globally, responsible for the majority of deaths worldwide. However, many of these diseases are preventable through lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy diet, regular exercise, avoiding tobacco and excessive alcohol consumption and managing stress effectively. If you're battling a chronic illness or disease and seeking to make a lasting change to improve the course of your life for both yourself and your loved ones, making the first step towards change can often be the hardest one but the most important decision you'll ever make.