Inflammation: What’s Causing It in Your Body?

Inflammation is a normal part of your body’s defense system. When you’re injured or fighting an infection, inflammation helps protect the body and begin the healing process.

But chronic inflammation is different. When inflammation persists, it can become a health concern and is associated with conditions including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and certain autoimmune and metabolic disorders.

So, what’s driving inflammation in your body—and what can you do about it?

That’s exactly what we’ll be discussing at our FREE informational talk on September 10 at The Wellness Way Coralville.

What Can Drive Chronic Inflammation?

There isn’t one answer for everyone. Chronic inflammation may be influenced by metabolic health, certain infections and health conditions, smoking, excess body fat and lifestyle factors.

Nutrition can play an important role, too.

A diet centered around vegetables, fruits, quality proteins and other nutrient-dense whole foods provides your body with important nutrients. A diet consistently high in ultra-processed foods, refined carbohydrates and added sugars, however, may contribute to poor metabolic health and inflammatory processes.

But simply following the latest “anti-inflammatory diet” or eliminating foods at random may not address what’s happening in your body.

Look for the Cause

If inflammation is part of the body’s response, an important question is:

What is causing that response to continue?

At The Wellness Way Coralville, appropriate testing can help provide more information about factors that may be affecting your health. That information can help guide a more individualized approach to nutrition, lifestyle and other areas rather than relying solely on trial and error.

Learn More September 10

Want to understand inflammation better and learn what may be contributing to it?

Attend our FREE informational talk on September 10 at our office in Coralville, IA to learn more about inflammation.

Reserve Your Spot

And if you’re concerned about inflammation or dealing with ongoing health issues, schedule an appointment with The Wellness Way Coralville. Testing may help us take a closer look at what’s happening in your body and determine the next steps.