Signs You’re Inflamed & How to Fix it.

Written By Grace Terrell

Inflammation is the body’s natural healing mechanism. But when it becomes chronic, it becomes problematic.

Inflammation is a player in almost every chronic disease, so one of the best ways to optimize your current and future health is to focus on lowering inflammation.

Here are some signs to look out for and some actionable steps to get you started.

Symptoms of Inflammation

  • Achey muscles & Joints

  • Skin Rashes

  • Excessive mucus production

  • Poor digestion

  • Brain Fog

  • Resistance to weight loss

  • Unusually Low Energy

  • Puffy face upon waking

    Reasons you may be inflamed

  • Processed foods

  • Too much sugar/salt

  • Alcohol consumption

  • Excessive high intensity exercise

  • Stress

  • Dehydration

  • Leaky Gut

  • Auto Immune Disease

    How to Lower Inflammation

  • Remove sugar, dairy, gluten & processed foods

  • Eliminate or limit alcohol consumption

  • Regular moderate-intensity exercise

  • Minimize stress (yoga, meditation, journaling, breath work)

  • ADD Anti-inflammatory foods and spices into your diet

    Anti-Inflammatory Foods & Spices

  • Omega 3’s

    • Salmon, tuna, walnuts, flaxseeds, chia seeds, tofu

  • Olive oil

  • Berries, grapes, Kiwi, Citrus Fruits

  • Avocados

  • Deep Green veggies

  • Green Tea

  • Turmeric & Garlic

Grace Terrell
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