Most holistic functional medicine providers agree that systemic inflammation is a primary cause of many diseases and often begins in the gut. Certain foods can worsen digestion, increase the amount of unhealthy gut flora, which can lead to illness, gastrointestinal distress, and, over time, may be responsible for various chronic diseases, including autoimmune diseases, heart disease, clogged arteries, and arterial dissection. Our Medical system’s approach is a specialist for everything and management largely with one size fits all diets and pills, which does not solve the problem but leaves us with chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, a result of metabolic syndrome. This is why so many seniors manage their symptoms with pills, something we have all seen. Functional medicine providers try to understand the mechanism and, over time, work to change the environment in your body for a healthier you. There are many seniors, including my 66-year-old self, who rely on no medications whatsoever. Other types of inflammation serve a purpose, such as the inflammation caused by repeated impact common in running injuries. Inflammation from a cut or an infection. Inflammation from a sprain of the ankle. These types of inflammation are part of the healing process, and when they go well, they serve a positive function. It may also show us if an infection is occurring that may be life-threatening. Can you tell the difference between healthy inflammation and unhealthy inflammation? You can address systemic bad inflammation with diet, sugar reduction, and weight loss. In my book Cheating Mother Nature, what you need to know to beat chronic pain, I discuss Jeffery Bland’s anti-inflammation diet, which, over time, reduces inflammation in the body. He has also designed a product called DeFlame, which has several anti-inflammatory foods in it to reduce systemic inflammation. The product is something I take three times a week, and it has naturally improved my blood panel taken at the doctor’s office, something we all face during a medical evaluation. Using it is also much easier than trying to abide by an anti-inflammatory diet, which can include many bland foods. As chiropractors, we help people reduce pain naturally by improving how they move, feel, and function. Often, we can offer dietary advice as part of being your health coach. In other situations, we can also help you find those who can best help you with systemic inflammation or other health issues related to metabolic syndrome. More people are visiting chiropractors for a simpler drug drug-free approach to improving their health naturally. You can book online on our website to schedule an appointment. The NY Times recently published an excellent article on how to understand the difference between good and bad inflammation, which is worth reading. Check the article out below. What Does Inflammation Do to the Body?