this is part one of the closing segment to this collection. this segment is about healing and recovery — mirroring my genesis mint, An Eclipse

inflammation is the body's natural healing response. inflammation is when your body’s immune system reacts to something that could be a threat, such as a toxin or infection — goodrx.com

it's largely the body's defense mechanism against things that should not be in the body. the body’s immune system acts as a gatekeeper, detecting sources of harm and obliterating them before they can do damage. but as with any complicated defense system, any misstep can lead to friendly fire — cedars-sinai.org