Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Is Inflammation a Possible Precursor To Cancer?

Inflammation appropriately called "The Silent Killer" lurks in many of us, and the sad thing is, we aren't even aware of it! Inflammation is the body’s immediate first-aid reaction to heal itself from some type of damage caused by a virus, bacteria, fungus, environmental toxin, or an injury. Without the crucial process of inflammation, the body cannot restore itself in the face of damage. The bodies normal reaction. Once the threat is gone, the body is able to go back to a non-emergency state—and the inflammation process turns off.

Unfortunately, sometimes inflammation never gets the message to shut down, thus chronic inflammation becomes a very serious issue within the body. Dishing out some chronic diseases as Type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease and even cancer.

Frustration personified often describes the relationship between doctor and patient as chronic inflammation often is just under radar. As doctors struggle to find the root cause of symptoms, patients try to hang on to hope for a diagnosis and cure. Chronic inflammation silently works within, ultimately over time compromising the immune system eventually resulting in various diseases.

There is a simple blood test available to detect chronic inflammation. C-reactive protein is a solid indicator for disease potential. In fact, research reveals that chronic inflammation increases the level of C-reactive protein (CRP) in the blood. According to a study from Copenhagen, Denmark people with high levels of C-reactive protein (CRP)have a 30 percent greater risk of developing cancer than those with low CRP levels; this study was found in the March 2009 Journal of Clinical Oncology.

The researchers analyzed the CRP levels in 10,408 people who were part of the Copenhagen City Heart Study; high CRP levels were associated with a 30 percent increase in cancer risk. Among participants who developed cancer, those with high CRP levels were 80 percent more likely to die sooner than those with lower levels. Lead author of this study Kristine Allin, M.D. a physician at Copenhagen University Hospital stated this, "While future research will need to confirm our findings, our study suggest that testing patients' C-reactive protein levels provides a more comprehensive picture of a patient's health than we previously thought. In addition to predicting heart disease risk, this simple test could help us assess a patient's future cancer risk and eventual cancer prognosis,"

There are natural pro-active solutions to try and help prevent chronic inflammation, and if you do have this "silent killer" lurking within there is no better time than now to try and stop it! As always consult with your doctor, inquire about this simple blood test to know for sure. However, you can drink in the wellness of an all natural defender of inflammation and it is found in Nopalea Sonoran Bloom. Sonoran Bloom Nopalea contains a vital nutrient called betalin which has been clinically proven to aid in reducing inflammation.

The healing begins with you, by taking the first step in prevention!

 

Kim Buchanan
Helping YOU Reach Optimal Health
& Prestigious Wealth
530.383.3041

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnosis, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Resource: TriVita Journal

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