How to Fight Inflammation

Mysterious and not-so-mysterious pain can result from chronic inflammation. Discover the science behind it—and learn about diagnosis, treatment options, and lifestyle strategies that can make a difference in your long-term health!

Current estimates show that nearly 35% of all American adults are dealing with systemic and chronic inflammation—a major factor in a litany of serious diseases. Clearly, chronic inflammation is not an uncommon affliction. Yet how many of us really know what chronic inflammation is… what it entails… and its role in causing pain and compromising our health? And how many of us know what we can do about it? Find out in How to Fight Inflammation, an authoritative Bottom Line Personal special edition

Order our digital publication now and make sure you’re “in the know” when describing to your doctor any symptoms you’re experiencing.

And keep this in mind: Symptoms that can be tied to chronic inflammation are many. Common examples include:

• Brain fog, or a “fuzzy” mental state
• Weight gain or loss
• Changes in appetite
• Headache
• Muscle ache or joint pain
• Fatigue
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Digestive issues, including constipation or diarrhea

Make no mistake: Such symptoms may be unrelated to chronic inflammation… and the absence of such symptoms doesn’t mean you’re free of chronic inflammation. All the more reason to order How to Fight Inflammation.

In How to Fight Inflammation, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how, when, where, and why chronic inflammation appears. BottomLine Personal’s panel of world-renowned experts explain how chronic inflammation develops… how doctors assess it…. the types of treatments that work… diet considerations that can help… and medications commonly used to relieve symptoms.

IT CAN BE EVERYWHERE

Chronic inflammation can strike anywhere in your body, from head to heart to gut, from hips to lower limbs to feet. And no, it isn’t always a bad thing.

• What’s known as acute inflammation it’s a short-term response to injury or infection, characterized by swelling, redness, and heat. Acute inflammation is a signal you’re healing—from a burn, a bee sting, or an injury like a sprained ankle.

• But chronic inflammation? That’s a different story—one that sends your quality of life spiraling downward. It’s a prolonged, often hidden condition that can lead to tissue and organ damage.

Think of chronic inflammation as an attack on your health. Your first defense is clarity: an understanding of what’s going on.

In How to Fight Inflammation, you’ll find concise and actionable anti-inflammation information vetted by BottomLine Personal‘s panel of world-renowned medical experts. Consultants from the likes of Harvard Medical School, Icahn School of Medicine, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center offer advice that—as our subtitle promises—may help you “reduce your risk of multiple diseases.”

What can you do about chronic inflammation tied to knee joint pain? What about the skin-rash pain and itching of eczema? How about breathing problems caused by asthma and allergies?

You’ll learn in How to Fight Inflammation how these and other conditions can intertwine with chronic inflammation. You’ll benefit by learning key strategies for keeping inflammation away.

CHRONIC… AND CONFOUNDING

Chronic inflammation is:

• …linked to a shockingly high number of diseases, from eczema and asthma, to heart disease and multiple sclerosis, to autoimmune diseases like lupus, which in severe cases is debilitating.

• …implicated in many of the most common diseases that affect Americans, including heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s.

Talking about the signs and symptoms of chronic inflammation can be tricky. Why? Because there’s no single telltale symptom—and also because symptoms can overlap with those of many other conditions.

In our guide, you’ll learn about the only sure way to be tested for inflammation. Spoiler alert: Doctors assess inflammation by measuring chemicals in your bloodstream called “biomarkers” (most commonly C-Reactive Protein biomarkers, or CRP).

You’ll also find out how to do your best to prevent chronic inflammation. Hint: It’s worth understanding that certain healthy lifestyle choices also make a difference in every area of your health. Our guide highlights areas to consider.