silent Killer at @cellular front'

 Before we plunge in to nightmare of chronic inflammation, the silent killer ,let us hear a small story of Gupta ji, a hard task master.

                                                                             

The story of Gupta Ji' ..

The hum of the city was a constant, a low thrum that vibrated through GUPTAs’s bones. From his cramped apartment window, he watched the relentless stream of traffic, the hurried figures below, each a tiny cog in the vast machine. GUPTAs had once been one of them, fueled by lattes and deadlines, a master of the multi-task, the human embodiment of the “hustle.” But now, at 45, the machine was starting to sputter.

His days were a blur of fatigue. He dragged himself out of bed, a knot of stiffness and aches settling in his joints. The perpetual tightness in his chest, the dull throbbing behind his eyes - he’d grown so accustomed to it, he barely registered it anymore. He’d visited doctors, of course. “Stress,” they’d said, handing him pamphlets on meditation and suggesting more exercise. But the pamphlets gathered dust, and the gym membership remained unused.

GUPTAs had built his life on convenience. Ready-made meals, consumed at his desk. Late nights lit by the cold glow of his computer screen, fueled by sugary snacks. He’d traded sleep for productivity, movement for efficiency. He rarely cooked, rarely walked, rarely breathed deeply. Everything was optimized for speed and convenience, and his body was paying the price.

He was vaguely aware of the term "inflammation," a word that had started to creep into his reality. He'd skimmed a few articles online that mentioned it, something about his body being in a state of constant alert. The details were hazy, drowned out by the clamor of his busy life.

One particularly bad day, the pain in his back was so intense, he could barely get out of bed. He finally mustered the strength to drag himself to the doctor again. This time, a younger physician, with a serious gaze, didn't just hand him a pamphlet. She explained, pointing to a diagram of the human body, how the chronic stress and unhealthy choices were fueling a silent fire within him.

"It's chronic inflammation, GUPTA," she'd said, her voice calm but firm. "Your body is constantly reacting as if under attack. It's not just stress; it's the cumulative effect of your lifestyle – the lack of sleep, the processed food, the inactivity. It’s like a low-grade fever that never goes away, and over time, it damages your tissues and your organs."

The words resonated with him. He thought about the constant fatigue, the aches and pains, the subtle discomfort that had become his normal. It wasn't stress, not really. It was something deeper, something insidious, a slow burn within.

For the first time, GUPTAs felt a flicker of fear, a cold dread that seeped in alongside the familiar ache in his joints. He wasn't just stressed, he was breaking down, from the inside out. The convenience he'd so diligently sought had paved the way to this slow, painful unraveling.

He looked out the window again, the city lights blurring through a sudden tear in his eye. The frantic pace, the relentless pursuit of more, all seemed suddenly meaningless. He reached for the half-eaten bag of chips on his desk, his hand hovering for a moment before drawing back. It was just a small, hesitant gesture, but it was a start. He knew the road ahead wouldn't be easy. He had years of unhealthy habits to dismantle, mountains of inflammation to tame. But as he took a slow, conscious breath, the sound of the city seemed a little less overwhelming, and a tiny spark of hope flickered within him. The machine was sputtering, yes, but perhaps, just perhaps, it could still be repaired. It was a long, arduous journey, but GUPTAs knew, he had to begin.

                                        

Let's EXPLORE THE SILENT KILLER... 

" Chronic inflammation, a persistent and prolonged inflammatory response, is a complex pathological process that underlies the progression of numerous diseases.

Inflammation is caused by an “insult” to the body. Acute inflammation can be caused by a wound or infection, but with chronic inflammation, the body loses some of its ability to resolve inflammation, resulting in chronic, low-grade inflammation.

Inflammation = Root Cause of Most Illnesses . Did you know that most chronic illnesses have the Same root cause? 'It's inflammation. The only difference is where it happens in the body. Let’s explore how this works and what you can do about it

 Fat tissue contributes to chronic inflammation. As we gain weight, some fat cells expand beyond their capacity while trying to do their job storing our extra calories as fat. When this happens, they turn on inflammation.

Just as you wouldn't ignore a smoke alarm going off in your home, you shouldn't ignore these signs of inflammation in your body. Because chronic inflammation is linked to a wide range of symptoms and diseases.

SYMPTOMS:

Body pain , Joint Pain, migraines, neck pain , back pain without any valid reason. Fatigue : feeling fatigue all the day , no motivation to do walk , Frequent illness: Whenever weather changes you get ill, frequent cold, sneezing , fever without any reason .

Unexplained weight gain : you are eating less still you are gaining weight, body feels bloated , face feels bloated , overall you don’t feel happy with yourself.

Digestive issues: acid reflux, constipation or bloating without any reason, bowel movements change on daily basis .

Mood swings : Some day you feel euphoric, some day you feel low or even suicidal.

Low quality of skin and hairs : These two are mirror of your health so whenever there is inflammation inside your body these two suffer the most .

Without any costly blood test how we come to know that our body is INFLAMED? HsCRP test is hardly Rs 500. Less expensive than Netflix subscription.

 Inflammation is a silent killer. 3 in every 5 people die from chronic inflammatory diseases, and an estimated 80% of all human diseases are mediated by inflammation. 

Here are  simple ways to fight inflammation (they just might save your life):

Reduce Stress. Chronic stress damages the mitochondria & increases inflammation in the body. As we've learned... These 2 are major drivers for causing cancer. Reducing stress can look like: • Meditation/breathwork • Prioritizing rest & recovery • Taking natural supplements (L-theanine, Cordyceps mushrooms, etc)

Fasting. Seyfried is a big advocate for both intermittent fasting & longer-term fasting. Fasting reduces blood glucose & enhances ketone production... Which cancer cells cannot efficiently use. This helps inhibit their growth & promotes autophagy (the body’s process of cleaning out damaged cells).

 Reduce Inflammation. Chronic inflammation is linked to cancer. Seyfried advises adopting an anti-inflammatory lifestyle, which includes: • Avoiding processed foods & sugar • Consuming anti-inflammatory foods (turmeric, fatty fish, green tea, etc) • Reducing stress through things like meditation, deep breathing & proper supplements

 Ketogenic Diet. Seyfried advocates for a ketogenic diet: • High-fat • Moderate-protein • Low-carbohydrate.

This diet shifts the body from using glucose as its primary energy source to burning fat & ketones. Since cancer cells primarily rely on glucose for growth... Limiting glucose starves cancer cells & supports metabolic health. Foods you'd consume on this diet: • Nuts • Olive oil • Avocados • Low-carb vegetables • Lean proteins (Ex. fish)

 Maintain stable blood sugar levels. Glucose & insulin spikes can feed cancer cells. Seyfried emphasizes the importance of keeping blood sugar levels stable by avoiding: • Sugar • Refined carbs • Processed foods Diets high in sugar can also lead to chronic inflammation & increase the risk of cancer development.

Young adult cancers are up 79% in the last 10 years. People's genetics didn't suddenly get that much worse... So it must be related to our lifestyles: • Processed foods • Too much sugar • Being sedentary It's up to us to fight back.