Do you suffer from chronic inflammation?

Below are some examples of how chronic inflammation in the body can cause disease. This is due to exposure to toxic chemicals, stress and inflammatory foods on a regular basis.

• Hormonal imbalances: PMS, strong menopausal symptoms, irregular menses

• Spider or varicose veins

• Skin rashes, eczema, psoriasis, acne

• Cardiovascular disease

• Type 2 Diabetes

• Chronic pain or swelling of joints, arthritis

• Fatigue

• Gout

• Weight gain

Inflammation is a natural response by the body to infections, injuries, allergies and what the body perceives as “foreign objects”. When we are exposed to these things,  inflammatory cascades are triggered leading to acute symptoms that may include redness, swelling, skin rashes, fever and pain. If we continually expose ourselves to triggers such as food allergens or environmental chemicals, we create chronic inflammation in the body.

Chronic inflammation is strongly connected to an increased risk of major health conditions such as arthritis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, chronic skin reactions such as psoriasis and eczema, obesity and signs of pre-mature aging.

1. The first step to long-term health, weight loss, increased energy, healthy digestion and glowing skin requires getting inflammation under control. This should start first and foremost with the diet. Eliminating all sources of food sensitivities and allergies immediately takes the daily burden off your body and can quickly and dramatically reduce inflammation.

2. The second step is supporting your detoxification pathways through liver, kidney, gastrointestinal and lung health. Herbal, vitamin and mineral support can help heal these systems.

3. Hydrotherapy is a powerful tool that can be used at home or done by a professional to increased circulation of blood and lymphatics.

 4. Don’t underestimate the power of the breath both for detoxifying the lungs but also for stress management. When we consciously breathe deeply and slowly, we send signals to our parasympathetic nervous system leading to