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What Chronic Inflammation Really Is—and How to Know If It’s Affecting You

January 5, 2026

Brain fog, bloating, fatigue, heartburn—all of these are symptoms of “inflammation.”

That's a term that gets thrown around a lot, but for a lot of people, it’s still not clear what it means exactly—or what you can do about it. 

Think of it this way: If something is “inflamed,” it's not going to feel very good—like a stye on your eyelid… a swollen ankle… or a wound that’s infected. 

Now imagine if your body is inflamed system-wide. It doesn’t just affect one area, it impacts your digestive system, your cardiovascular system, and your enocrine system. 

Your metabolism slows. Your skin health worsens. Your mood and focus suffer.

As a result, you “feel like crap.” (That’s literally how my patients describe it.)

But, if you can lower this inflammation, you can often eliminate those symptoms and start feeling like yourself again.

My new guide, The Inflammation Fix, will show you how—and you can download it for free by clicking this link.