Nourish Your Body, Reduce Inflammation & Support Long-Term Wellbeing Introduction: Understanding Inflammation Inflammation is one of the body’s most important natural defence mechanisms. It is part of the immune system’s response to injury, infection and harmful substances. Without inflammation, the body would struggle to protect itself and repair damaged tissue. However, not all inflammation is the same. Acute inflammation is the body’s short-term protective response. For example, when you cut your finger, the surrounding area may become red, warm and swollen. This is a normal part of the healing process. Chronic inflammation is different. It involves a persistent, low-grade activation of the body’s inflammatory pathways over an extended period. Unlike…