inflammation

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year filled with blessings, inner peace and most importantly, good health.

“Renewed” is my word for this coming year, 2025.

A truly enjoy Stone Creek’s sunsets when I walk later in the day. I have been averaging 2 to 2.5 miles a day. When we are consistent with our daily rhythms of wellness, our bodies get stronger one day at a time without a doubt. I tend to take it easy every 3-4 days. Life is not a marathon. I am learning to be in tuned with my body when it needs additional rest. It takes time, focus and compassion to care for our bodies.

The functional medicine provider wants to find the root of the autoimmune condition. In my last consultation, I was concerned about cellular inflammation that causes chronic illnesses, cancer and Alzheimer’s diseases and the gut since I’ve been experiencing digestive related issues.

“Yes! I am acting as a health detective now a days.”

I enjoy watching psychological, action-packed, and/or mystery thrillers. It is time to figure out as to why the immune system has gone rogue. The core issue was self-neglect.

I’m now learning to be more compassionate as I implement daily rhythms for wellness.

Willingness to learn and adapt to a new lifestyle are ‘non-negotiable’ if we want to see progress in our health journey, we need to be consistent in the implementation of daily, healthy rhythms that promote wellness. After my walk today, I told hubby that it truly takes time and commitment to focus on our health and to carry out new practices. We soaked the rays of Florida sunshine (Vitamin D) and smelled the fresh air in our new outdoor patio. Mindfulness (e.g., noticing the smell of the grass and surrounding sounds while we relaxed after our afternoon walk) is a new daily rhythm for me.

Being a health detective …

To assess cellular inflammation, these were two markers:

C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and the Erythorocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR). Fortunately, both markers were in the normal range. I have been eating gluten-free/low carb diet for the past 3.5 months, maintaining a daily movement routine and exercising sleep hygiene practices; I truly believe this has made a huge impact on cellular inflammation. I plan on monitoring cellular inflammation yearly.

To assess the etiology of bloating, the medical provider ruled out celiac disease (autoimmune condition). When the immune system has gone rogue, our bodies are vulnerable to other autoimmune condition(s). The functional medicine doctor also checked out the following two digestive enzymes, Amylase and Lipase.

Did you know Inflammation triggers Alzheimer’s disease, Cancer and other chronic illnesses?

I requested blood work today in order to assess the inflammation in my body.

Two markers:

a) C-Reactive Protein must be <1, and

b) Homocysteine must be <7,

Lastly, Toxic load must be reduced. To assess the body’s toxic load: a comprehensive ToxTest is recommended I have not asked for the ToxTest yet. We will be focusing on the gut and body’s inflammation in my next bloodwork.

One step at a time.

There are several stressors that have an adverse impact on our internal homeostasis. When we lose our balance, our bodies suffer and become vulnerable to disease(s).

After prolonged time of distress, my dysregulated body started to show signs and symptoms of a chronic illness … inflammation at a cellular level must be addressed.

Stressors may include poor sleep, mental stress, water pollutants, processed foods, sedentary lifestyle and environmental toxins to just name a few. I would also add ‘chronic stress’ at work.

It is definitely a ‘juggling act’ when maintaining a healthy lifestyle!

The reason as to why I asked the medical provider to assess the level of inflammation in my body was the weight retention I noticed after making drastic lifestyle changes.

The gradual weigh loss was quite disheartening.

I had reduced the calorie intake per day, maintained a low carb/gluten-free and high fiber diet. No sugar or dairy — I learned ‘how to’ maintain a clean diet in the last three months. I excluded processed food and fast food. I increased daily movement and hydration. Yet, I was only losing 1-2 lbs. a month! This is weight retention and is quite common among those who suffer from Hashimoto, an autoimmune condition.

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“Renewed”