Inflammation

When something attacks the cells in your body, your body immediately releases chemicals that work to trigger your immune system.

This triggering then allows the immune system to respond by releasing proteins and antibodies that move to the specific area of the body where they are needed, and blood flow to the area is increased as well. Inflammation helps our body defend and protect itself against foreign invaders, and also helps to repair damaged tissue.

Inflammation is classified as redness, warmth, swelling, some levels of immobility, and pain in some instances. A good example? Stubbing your toe. After the impact, your body’s first reaction to this is the release of proteins known as cytokines. These proteins act as emergency signals to bring in immune cells, nutrients, and hormones to fix your toe.