You must have often heard the term inflammation being used to describe health conditions. But what exactly is it? This is nothing but the body's natural response to protect itself from harm. You may experience an inflammatory response when you cut your finger or graze your knee. The redness and swelling that occurs is an inflammatory response of your body. In case of many viral infections too your immune system induces inflammation to protect you. But sometimes you may experience chronic inflammation because of toxins or an excess of fat cells. If left unattended it can lead to conditions like