When it comes to health, the term “inflammation” gets thrown around a lot… but what does that mean exactly and why is it exacerbated during perimenopause and menopause? In this episode of The Hormone Hub, I break down what it means to have chronic inflammation and the different ways it can show up in our body. Signs of chronic inflammation: Can last months or years Ongoing fatigue and lethargy Digestive disorders – bloating, IBS and reflux Rashes, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea or other skin afflictions Being overweight and having trouble losing weight Fatty liver, insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes Aches and pains Ongoing headaches or migraines Heart disease Heavy periods and problematic cycles Autoimmune conditions It is entirely possible to reduce inflammation in your body and the reality is that your diet and lifestyle is either helping to keep inflammation at bay or it’s driving it. And of course… I’ll share the details of the choices you can make!