Houston daily journal. (Perry, GA) 2006-current, September 22, 2006, Page 6, Image 20

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How hidden inflammation can trigger disease... i and how yoi can begin putting i out the fire in as little as 7 days! I You get an ( ordinary paper cut. ' « ■ .. I; $ l .. ! I I L Prostaglandins (and other chem ical messengers) rush to the site and open the blood vessels wide—so white blood cells can reach the injury quicker. This causes the swelling and redness. They also trigger pain signals that tell you to STOP what ever you were doing. 6 Win the War Within rush in next and direct the white blood cells where to go and tell them what to do. The injury site becomes a battle ground as invading bac teria are killed and tis sue is repaired. Healthy tissue is also injured as a result of the battle, but the scars will heal. The battleground site is repaired and the inflammation process is shut down.