In the world of health and nutrition, "inflammation" is a major buzzword. We're told it's the bad guy, the secret driver behind a host of health problems. But what is it? Is it always bad? And most importantly, what can we do about it? The truth is, inflammation is a story of a hero becoming a villain. It’s a vital bodily process that, when it goes wrong, becomes a "silent fire" that can damage our health from the inside out. The good news is that what we eat has a direct and powerful effect on this process. This post will explore what inflammation is, the harm it causes, and how a clean ketogenic diet is one of the most powerful tools available to extinguish that fire. Part 1: The Good vs. The Bad — What Is Inflammation? To understand the problem, we first have to distinguish between two very different types of inflammation. Acute Inflammation (The "Good Guy") Acute inflammation is your body's "first-response team." It's an es...
Nearly twenty years ago, I started a blog called The Path is Too Deep, a geeky reference to a rare computer error message. A great deal of life has happened since then, a life I would like to share. So, here again, are some random bits of unfiltered Chris.