Inflammation - Friend or Enemy

 Most people think that inflammation causes the problem, but inflammation is the result of the body fighting foreign invaders. As annoying and painful as it may be, it’s an essential process in the pathway to well-being. Regretfully, most of us succumb to taking painkillers when what we need is to accelerate the healing process. 

It is important to understand that the inflammatory response is a vital part of the body’s immune system, in fact it is the first line of defence. (There are a number of videos that provide more detail of how this works, here is the link to one of the best.)  The body’s white blood cells or leukocytes, fight off harmful microbes with help from other critical parts of the immune system, including T-cells and macrophages.

 Cytokines are small proteins that function as messengers between cells. They play an essential role in regulating inflammation by dampening down extravaganza or stimulating action where needed – like when we need our bodies to fight off infection! Sometimes our defence system goes into overdrive, provoking what is known as a cytokine storm, exacerbating inflammation rather than reducing it; as in long-COVID. To calm the storm, we more often than not resort to pain killer medication. This is fine in the short term but can cause harm if used long term. 

Acute Vs Chronic Inflammation

Acute:
Acute inflammation is a vital part of your body’s immune response to injury or infection. It’s characterized by redness, warmth, swelling, and pain around tissues and joints. This type of inflammation is your body’s way of signalling the immune system to heal and repair damaged tissue. It’s also a defence against foreign invaders, such as viruses and bacteria.

Chronic:
Chronic inflammation is a prolonged inflammatory response that can last for months or even years. Unlike acute inflammation, chronic inflammation can occur even without a clear injury or infection. It’s a low-level response that leaves the body in a constant state of alert. Over time, this can have a negative impact on tissues and organs.

So, what alternatives to anti-inflammatory medication do we have?

As we've said earlier, short term use of anti-inflammatory medication is not an issue. The problem occurs when used for months or years. Oska Pulse delivers low-intensity PEMF at frequencies, designed to stimulate capillary arcade, increasing blood flow to the area being treated. It also opens sodium and potassium ion gates (transporter channels) in the cell membrane. By increasing blood flow and stimulating the lymph system, we provide more oxygen to mitochondria (the power cell) that produces more ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate). ATP is the energy cells need for regeneration. The bottom line is that this provides an environment for speeding natural recovery.

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