Inflammation is part of your body’s response to illness and injury, an automatic reaction that draws in resources to fight infection and restore damaged tissue. However, if the condition persists, it can lead to short-term and long-term health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, and ongoing discomfort. In some cases, it can even affect your mobility. Fighting inflammation can be difficult. Medication helps, but comes with a long list of potential side effects. For that reason, the medical community has been searching for a new approach, one that works with your body’s natural healing mechanisms, such as Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy. For anyone unfamiliar with this technology, here is how PEMF therapy can help with inflammation.
Acute vs. Chronic Inflammation
Doctors classify inflammation based on its duration. Inflammation can occur almost anywhere in your body but always presents with the same set of symptoms.
- Acute Inflammation. The most common type of inflammation. Blood vessels dilate, bringing a rush of fluid and immune cells into the affected area, leading to redness, swelling, pain, and heat.
- Chronic Inflammation. Inflammation normally subsides after a few days or weeks. But when it persists for months or years, it becomes chronic. Chronic inflammation increases your risk of serious health problems, including arthritis, asthma, obesity, and even some forms of cancer. Any number of issues can trigger it: persistent infections, autoimmune diseases, and exposure to environmental toxins. Unhealthy habits (smoking, poor diet, etc.) don’t cause inflammation, but may exacerbate the condition.
Patients suffering from chronic inflammation often aren’t aware of their condition. In many cases, inflammation targets internal organs, making it difficult for patients to identify the cause of their distress.
Signs of Chronic Inflammation
Symptoms of chronic inflammation develop gradually. They’re also non-specific, which is why they’re often misattributed to other illnesses. Signs you may be suffering from chronic inflammation include:
- Persistent Fatigue. A prolonged immune response affects the central nervous system, diverting resources away from normal activities and elevating stress hormones. As a result, patients complain of low energy that doesn’t improve with rest.
- Joint Pain. Inflammation not only leads to swollen tissues; it can also attack bone, cartilage, and other joint structures.
- Digestive Issues. Persistent inflammation can erode your stomach lining, disrupting your body’s ability to process food and possibly leading to an ulcer.
- Frequent Infections. Chronic inflammation wears out your immune system, leading to recurring bouts of illness.
- Acne. A protracted inflammatory response increases production of oil, which clogs your pores. It also impairs your ability to clear away the bacteria that causes pimples and blackheads.
- Weight Gain. Stress hormones released during inflammation can disrupt your metabolism, leading to the accumulation of excess fat.
- Unstable Mood. Over time, inflammation upsets the chemical balance in your brain, making it harder to manage your emotions and leaving you at increased risk of depression and other disorders.
Because chronic inflammation can affect several body parts simultaneously, patients frequently exhibit multiple symptoms. Though there are several ways of dealing with chronic inflammation, your first step should always be to consult a physician. Once they’ve diagnosed the root of the problem, you can weigh your options before deciding on the best course of action.
How PEMF Therapy Helps with Inflammation
PEMF operates on a fundamental level, with magnetic waves that influence the bioelectric signals regulating cellular activity. Regular exposure to PEMF accelerates regeneration, healing swollen tissues in a surprisingly short period of time. It also:
- Improves Blood Flow. PEMF improves cellular respiration, the process that converts glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids into energy, which draws more oxygen and nutrients into the area.
- Boosts Production of Nitric Oxide. By energizing the walls of your veins and arteries, PEMF triggers the release of nitric oxide, which dilates blood vessels.
- Regulates Cytokines. Cytokines are proteins that moderate inflammation. PEMF decreases pro-inflammatory cytokines and increases anti-inflammatory cytokines.
Poor circulation deprives your body of the resources it needs to repair itself, leaving inflammatory pathways open and overstretched. By promoting circulation, PEMF helps soothe inflamed tissue. Increased blood flow doesn’t just provide more oxygen and nutrients. It flushes out waste products and brings in more immune agents to deal with lingering infections.
At the same time, it stabilizes your internal chemistry, preventing your inflammatory response from escalating beyond control. Though PEMF is more commonly used to treat chronic inflammation, it’s effective against all types. Whether you’re suffering from an acute injury or a lingering infection, PEMF helps restore your health and get you back to full strength as quickly as possible.
Fighting Inflammation with Aura Wellness
Aura Wellness PEMF is a complementary therapy that helps you combat a wide range of ailments, including inflammation. By augmenting conventional treatments, we help patients achieve better outcomes in less time. Painless and noninvasive, our devices enhance the restorative properties inside your body in order to deliver long-lasting results. Contact one of our product specialists for more information.
