Gut Health and Inflammation: How an Imbalanced Gut Can Lead to Chronic Inflammation

Chronic inflammation is now recognised as a key driver of many health problems, from heart disease to autoimmune conditions. While diet, stress, and lifestyle play roles in inflammation, the health of our gut is also essential. When gut health is compromised, inflammation can spread throughout the body, impacting everything from your joints to your mental health.

How the Gut Influences Inflammation

Our gut is lined with a barrier that prevents harmful substances from entering the bloodstream. However, when this barrier is weakened due to an unhealthy gut (a condition often referred to as "leaky gut syndrome"), toxins and undigested food particles can pass through and trigger an immune response. This immune response can lead to chronic inflammation as the body constantly tries to fight off these "invaders."

Dysbiosis, or an imbalance of gut bacteria, is another common cause of inflammation. Harmful bacteria release toxins known as endotoxins, which can damage the gut lining and enter the bloodstream. When this happens, the immune system becomes overactive, leading to persistent, low-grade inflammation.

Symptoms of Chronic Inflammation

Chronic inflammation can have many symptoms, including:

• Persistent fatigue and low energy
• Joint pain and stiffness
• Digestive issues, such as bloating and gas
• Skin problems, such as eczema or acne
• Frequent colds or infections, as the immune system is overtaxed

How to Reduce Inflammation

To reduce inflammation, it’s essential to support gut health and focus on detoxification to help change (improve) the terrain of the body. To do this, we take a multifaceted approach by looking at gut healing, opening the drainage pathways, liver flushing, parasites and heavy metals– amongst other things too. 

Supporting Gut Health to Reduce Inflammation

Reducing inflammation by supporting gut health has far-reaching benefits for your overall health. By focusing on a diet rich in fibre, avoiding processed foods, and incorporating anti-inflammatory foods, you can work towards a balanced microbiome and lower inflammation levels, supporting long-term health and vitality.

Written by Ellie Dobbs