Why the Body Fails. How Daily Habits Can Unnoticeably Kill Us

Inflammation is a normal response of the body to damage and the intrusion of foreign microorganisms. For centuries, this immune response has contributed to the survival of humans and other living beings. However, nowadays the inflammatory response often becomes chronic, destroying healthy tissues and acting completely unnoticed.

People living with hidden inflammation do not even suspect its existence: they may exhibit no obvious signs or symptoms. Nevertheless, this invisible enemy is often behind the development of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and mysterious autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

By connecting a historical perspective with recent scientific research, gastroenterologist-transplantologist Shilpa Ravella will discuss the triggers that ignite the fire of chronic inflammation in the body and explain how this hidden process influences the spread of deadly diseases.

You will learn:

- what inflammation is and how to keep it under control;

- how to detect hidden inflammation;

- which foods contribute to the inflammatory response;

- how to change lifestyle and dietary habits to reduce inflammation levels in the body.