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1227. 10 Reasons Your Body Is Inflamed and How to Fix It w/ Dr. Josh Redd

Feb 10, 2026
Dr. Josh Redd, a naturopathic and functional medicine physician and author of The 30-Day Anti-Inflammatory Reset, outlines why chronic inflammation causes puffiness, fatigue, and brain fog. He covers how sunlight, environment, blood sugar, stress, movement, and common foods fuel inflammation. Practical tools and tests to detect hidden inflammation are discussed in short, actionable segments.
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INSIGHT

Inflammation Is An Immune Problem

  • Chronic inflammation is an immune system problem, not just swelling or pain.
  • Short bouts of inflammation heal, but prolonged immune activation destroys tissue and drives chronic disease.
ADVICE

Use Sunlight And Vitamin D

  • Get sunlight early daily to raise vitamin D and calm inflammation.
  • Use high-dose vitamin D under guidance for severe inflammation to boost regulatory T cells.
ADVICE

Check Simple Labs For Hidden Inflammation

  • Test inexpensive blood markers like CRP, LDH, uric acid and homocysteine to detect inflammation.
  • Check vitamin D too, since low levels often indicate active inflammation.
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