Now that we're through all the weird stuff, let's get to THE CURE! First though, it's important that you know a bit about inflammation and what exactly it is we're treating. Inflammation (Latin: inflamatio, to set on fire) is the complex biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells or irritants. It is a protective attempt by the organism to remove the injurious stimuli as well as initiate the healing process for the tissue. In the absence of inflammation, wounds and infections would never heal and progressive destruction of the tissue would compromise the survival of the organism. However, an inflammation that runs unchecked can also lead to a host of diseases including atherosclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. Inflammation can be classified as either acute or chronic. Acute inflammation is the initial response of the body to harmful stimuli and is achieved by the increased movement of plasma and leukocytes from the blood into the injured tissues. Prolonged inflammation, known as chronic inflammation, leads to a progressive shift in the type of cells which are present at the site of inflammation and is characterized by simultaneous destruction and healing of the tissue from the inflammatory process.53 THE THREE STAGES OF INFLAMMATION: 1. Acute - Swelling Stage 2. Subacute - Regenerative Stage 3. Chronic - Scar Tissue Maturation and Remodeling Stage Swelling Stage: During this stage there is inflammation, redness and swelling due to the vascular changes. There is exudation of cells and chemicals that cause the swelling and the pain. Secondarily, the chemical irritants are neutralized, the area is sealed off from surrounding tissue and circulation is impaired. Symptoms are pain at rest and aggravated by activity. Subacute Stage: The time of healing and repair. Noxious chemicals are further neutralized. New capillary beds growing into the damaged areas are supported by connective tissue growth (collagen fibers) and together form granulation buds. This new tissue is fragile and must be handled gently as it is easily injured. Visible signs of inflammation subside. Remodeling Stage: Signs of inflammation are absent and scar tissue is maturing. Maturation refers to the growth of the fibroblasts to fibrocytes and remodeling refers to the organization of and shrinking of collagen fibers along lines of stress.54

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