Chronic Inflammation Symptoms (And How to Actually Fix Them)

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Chronic Inflammation Symptoms (And How to Actually Fix Them) You're tired all the time. Your joints ache. Your brain feels foggy. Your stomach is always off. You've been to multiple doctors, run the labs, and everything comes back "normal." So you're told it's stress, or aging, or maybe it's all in your head. It's not. It's chronic inflammation, and it's the hidden thread connecting most long-term diseases, from heart disease and diabetes to Alzheimer's, autoimmune conditions, and even cancer. Acute inflammation is your body's natural defense system. It's what makes a cut turn red and swollen as it heals. That's supposed to happen. The problem starts when inflammation never turns off. When your immune system stays stuck in defense mode with no finish line. That's chronic inflammation, and it's happening in your joints, your gut, your brain, your arteries, and your metabolism- quietly, invisibly, for years before symptoms force you to pay attention. This episode breaks down what chronic inflammation actually is, how it shows up across the body, and what's driving it in your life. We cover the usual suspects… processed foods, gut dysbiosis, chronic stress, poor sleep- and the ones nobody talks about: hidden infections, mold exposure, and adrenal dysfunction. Then we get practical. You'll learn the 5R framework for gut repair, why sleep is the most underrated anti-inflammatory tool, how to eat to lower inflammation starting today, and which supplements actually move the needle when layered on top of solid habits. If you've been chasing diagnoses, collecting labels, or told your symptoms don't match anything "real," this episode is your roadmap out. Chronic inflammation is measurable, fixable, and under your control once you understand what's feeding it. Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting #ChronicInflammation #InflammationSymptoms #GutHealth #AutoimmuneDisease #FunctionalMedicine #ChronicIllness #MedicalGaslighting #BrainFog #JointPain #MetabolicHealth #LeakyGut #Dysbiosis #AntiInflammatory #WomensHealth #IntegrativeMedicine Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: The Hidden Root of Most Diseases 01:12 – What We’ll Cover in This Episode 02:01 – What Is Inflammation? Your Body’s Protective Alarm System 03:15 – Acute vs. Chronic Inflammation: When Healing Gets Stuck 05:02 – Chronic Inflammation in Action: How It Shows Up in the Body 05:22 – Autoimmune Disorders & Joint Inflammation 06:10 – Heart Disease: Why It’s Really an Inflammatory Condition 07:05 – Brain Inflammation: Cognitive Decline, Brain Fog & Microglia 08:30 – Gut Inflammation: IBS, IBD & Leaky Gut Explained 10:10 – Cancer Risk & Cell Behavior: The Inflammation Link 11:05 – Metabolism: Insulin Resistance & Metaflammation 12:30 – What Actually Causes Chronic Inflammation? 13:00 – Nutrition: The SAD Diet & Food-Driven Inflammation 14:12 – Gut Microbiome, Dysbiosis & Immune Activation 15:40 – Chronic Stress & Cortisol Disruption 16:55 – Sleep: Your Nightly Anti-Inflammatory System 18:10 – Chronic Infections & Hidden Contributors (Lyme, etc.) 19:18 – Mold Exposure & Immune Sensitivity 20:30 – Adrenal Fatigue & Biological Burnout 21:40 – Functional Medicine: Addressing Root Causes 23:00 – What You Can Do Today to Lower Inflammation 23:22 – Eat the Rainbow: Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition 24:10 – The 5R Gut Repair Framework 26:20 – Sleep, Stress Management & Daily Habits 27:40 – Smart Supplements (Used Correctly) 29:00 – Final Thoughts & Next Steps