Inflammation is known as the "silent killer" -- while it's the body's natural process of aging, it still leaves you more and more susceptible to heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and other life-threatening diseases.
It's a good idea to have your C-reactive protein levels checked by your doctor -- but be careful about the advice you get.
C-reactive protein, or CRP, is the most reliable indicator of inflammation in your body.
If your body is going through more inflammation than normal, your CRP levels will be higher than 1.
0 mg/dL -- you'll have to keep this number as low as possible.
Switching to a healthy lifestyle is one way -- taking supplements and medication is another.
Your doctor will almost always recommend medication if your CRP levels are high, but watch out if they start prescribing medications known as statin drugs.
Statin drugs is Big Pharma's biggest ploy -- while they do reduce CRP levels somewhat, they also carry a long list of side-effects that doctors won't easily admit.
It's much better to start at the basics.
Simply switch to a healthier lifestyle -- and that means getting off your chair and getting some exercise.
A little exercise everyday can drop your CRP levels by up to a third.
Reduce your CRP levels even further by exercising outdoors in the sun and fresh air, by taking vitamins, and by taking in more fiber.
And when you do take supplements, go natural, even if your doctor disagrees.
Acai berry, with its fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, is a great first step to take.