Hello Everyone,
I am often asked about the signs of inflammation and how to tell if it’s a problem. But honestly, chronic inflammation will express itself differently for each of us! This is because we have a unique genetic makeup that influences our health.
However, there are some common signs of inflammation to look out for, some of which will surprise you.
What are the signs of chronic inflammation?
Digestive System
- Nausea
- Gastritis
- Acid indigestion and reflux
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Cognitive function
- Brain fog
- Low mood and depression
- Mood swings
- Headaches
Joints, muscles, and skin
- Skin rashes
- Acne
- Joint pains
- Back pain
- Muscle aches
- Swollen ankles and fingers
- Puffy legs
- Mouth sores
- Dark circles around your eyes
- Puffy eyes
- Dry eyes
- Melasma
General Health
- Low energy
- Fatigue
- Poor sleep
- Period cramps
- Chills
- Hormonal imbalances (PMS, PCOS, Endometriosis)
- Asthma
- Underactive thyroid
- Overactive thyroid
- Long Covid
This is not an exhaustive list, but I hope it gives you an idea of how many different ways chronic inflammation can appear in your body.
Should I Be Tested For Inflammation?
In some cases, your doctor or healthcare practitioner may run blood or stool tests to check for inflammatory markers. The most commonly tested marker in your blood is CRP – C-Reactive protein. Elevated levels of CRP indicate acute inflammation in your system.
However, CRP levels do not give the whole picture and you can still have chronic inflammation even if your levels are within the normal range.
What Causes Chronic Inflammation?
It’s easy to get attached to the name of a disease and what medicines you can take to deal with it rather than thinking about the underlying cause. So many people get rid of their health issues on the Eat Burn Sleep program because it deals with the underlying cause.
When we talk about chronic inflammation we are looking at two main underlying causes: diet and lifestyle.
Yes, genetics play a role too. But even if you carry a genetic predisposition for an inflammatory condition, it is your diet and lifestyle that switches on those genes.
Diet, Lifestyle, and Chronic Inflammation
Diet is a major underlying cause of chronic inflammation because of the number of Ultra Processed Foods and Drinks (UPFDs) available now. These foods and drinks are high in refined sugars, industrially processed oils, artificial sweeteners, additives, and emulsifiers. They lack fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
They aren’t real food; they are the products of a chemistry lab! And we as humans are not designed to thrive on such things.
Lifestyle is the other major underlying cause. We have become reliant on smartphones and screens that disrupt our sleep. Millions of people are dealing with high levels of stress. And we move our bodies far less than we need to.
A sedentary lifestyle is strongly linked with chronic inflammation and is known to increase your risk of developing serious conditions like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The same goes for stress too. Ongoing stress disturbs gut health, immunity, brain function, and cellular repair, opening the door to weight gain and chronic inflammation.
Eat Burn Sleep – The Power of an Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle
Living a low-inflammation lifestyle protects you from disease and helps you recover from illness and surgery more efficiently.
The Eat Burn Sleep approach is more than just an anti-inflammatory diet. It is a complete 360-degree platform of inflammation-reducing tools.
The program includes:
- Food plans
- Recipes
- Guided meditations
- Movement videos
- Health masterclasses, and more.
It is a program that works. We have countless testimonials from EBS members who have had an inflammatory condition, followed the program, and then returned to see their doctor who is astounded at the results.
Take Natasa, who saw incredible results after only 3 weeks on the program:
“Since joining the platform 3 weeks ago, I have lost 3kg, and my bloating is gone.
I have bilateral patellofemoral osteoarthritis (severe pain in both knees) and the pain is now much less. I feel like I can finally start doing movement videos that previously I couldn’t do because of my knee pain. Also, all your recipes are so tasty.
Thank you so much.”
I am passionate about helping people live healthier, happier lives, so you can imagine how it feels when testimonials like this come in!
How does the program work?
I always suggest that people start with the 6-week Reset. This is designed to optimize your gut microbiota and liver function. It takes just 42 days to feel incredible before you carry your anti-inflammatory lifestyle forward with all the tools that you need.
The program is all about moderation and enjoying life – not deprivation and restriction. It’s about damage limitation, not perfection! With the health education Eat Burn Sleep provides, people make better choices for themselves and their families – promoting healthier lives for all ages.
Want to find out more? Enjoy a sneak peek into the program and find out more about our membership options now.
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With love,
Yalda x
Yalda Alaoui is a qualified Naturopathic Nutritionist (with a foundation in Biomedicine) who studied with the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London. She has spent over a decade performing groundbreaking research in chronic inflammation and gut health.
