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Inflammation is an important component of the body’s infection-fighting defense system integral for the healing process, however, chronic inflammation is a major heart disease risk factor (besides high blood pressure and high LDL cholesterol). Working to reduce inflammation can help prevent life-threatening emergencies, such as a heart attack or stroke. Some other conditions that inflammation leads to or may worsen include Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, asthma, type 2 diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. It is mainly through a test for C-reactive protein that health care providers confirm inflammation levels in an individual. Here are some ways you can keep the inflammation levels of your body in check: 1.       Receive adequate sleep (7-9 hours at least) 2.       Quit smoking 3.       Manage stress 4.       Keep your weight in a healthy range 5.       Control levels of blood sugar by cutting down intake of or steering clear of simple carbohydrate

Most of the time, blood clots are good for your health. At the time of an injury, they shield the body from bleeding as the blood solidifies/turns into a gel-like state from liquid thereby preventing excessive bleeding. But sometimes blood clots can spell trouble by cropping up without any reason. In fact, heart attacks and strokes can result from a clot that gets lodged in an artery without your knowledge. A blood clot can impede circulation and prevent blood flow that keeps your system functioning well. Things can become life-threatening if a clot breaks away from its original place of formation and travels to your brain, heart, or lungs (a pulmonary embolism- PE), thus cutting of oxygen and blood that these vital organs need. Being aware of a few warning signs can help you keep life-threatening emergencies at bay. Some people are more prone than others. It’s always a good idea to stay abreast of all the risk factors and follow steps to keep clots from forming in the first place. L