Why the body fails. How daily habits can silently kill us.

Inflammation is a normal response of the body to injuries and the invasion of foreign microorganisms. Throughout centuries, this immune response has contributed to the survival of humans and other living beings. However, in modern times, the inflammatory response often becomes chronic, destroying healthy tissues and acting completely unnoticed. People living with hidden inflammation may not even be aware of its existence: they may not show any obvious signs or symptoms. Nevertheless, this invisible enemy often plays a role in the development of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and mysterious autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. By combining historical perspective and the latest scientific research, gastroenterologist-transplantologist Shilpa Ravella will talk about the triggers that ignite the fire of chronic inflammation in the body and explain how this hidden process affects 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 your lifestyle and diet to reduce the level of inflammation in the body.