How to Know If You're Inflamed (And 5 Ways to Lower It)

Do you feel puffy when you wake up? Tired despite sleeping 7-8 hours? Have brain fog by 2pm or stubborn weight that won't budge? You might be inflamed—and not even know it.Chronic inflammation is the silent driver of aging, disease, and that "stuck" feeling in your body. After doing Whole30, I lost 12 inches around my body (8 from my waist alone) but only half a pound on the scale. That's when I realized: inflammation was making me puffy, swollen, and aged—and I had no idea.In this episode, I break down how to know if you're inflamed (beyond just blood work), why high blood sugar is one of the biggest hidden sources, and 5 daily actions you can take starting today to lower inflammation and feel better.What You'll Learn:Physical signs you're inflamedBlood work markers that reveal inflammationWhy you can lose 12 inches but barely any weight The high cholesterol connection your doctor didn't explainWhy 60% of chronic diseases are driven by inflammation5 daily ways to lower inflammationThis episode is for you if: ✓ You wake up with a puffy face or swollen hands/feet ✓ You have joint pain, brain fog, or digestive issues ✓ Your weight won't budge despite "eating healthy" ✓ Your A1C or cholesterol is creeping up ✓ You feel older than your actual ageKey Topics:Acute vs. chronic inflammation explainedInflammatory cytokines and water retentionBlood work: CRP, ESR, uric acid, A1C (functional vs. standard ranges)Dr. Mark Hyman's "inflammaging" concept (Young Forever)Glycation & AGEs (Advanced Glycation End Products)The 5 root causes: poor diet, gut dysfunction, toxins, stress, movement imbalanceAnti-inflammatory foods: omega-3s, colorful vegetables, berriesInflammatory triggers: gluten, dairy, sugar, seed oilsResources:Listen: 10 Benefits of Exercise That Have Nothing to Do with CaloriesBook Your Free 15-min Food Craving Rewiring SessionFree Inflammation Reduction Guide (with 5-star review) by emailing your screen shot to [email protected] your calendar dictate your nutrition? Ready to stop trading your health for your wealth?Book your Free Health Strategy Call: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/healthstrategycall