Chronic Conditions
How Functional Medicine Addresses Chronic Inflammation & Its Root Causes
Chronic inflammation is at the core of many chronic diseases, including autoimmune disorders, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative conditions, and metabolic dysfunction. Unlike acute inflammation, which is a temporary and protective response, chronic inflammation becomes persistent, damaging tissues and accelerating aging.
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Functional medicine targets the root causes of chronic inflammation and restores balance through personalized treatments, lifestyle interventions, and advanced regenerative therapies.
Several underlying factors contribute to the persistence of inflammation
Gut Dysfunction & Leaky Gut (Intestinal Permeability)
✔ The gut lining acts as a barrier between the digestive tract and the immune system. Leaky gut allows toxins, undigested food particles, and pathogens to enter the bloodstream, triggering chronic immune activation.
✔ Functional medicine restores gut integrity through microbiome balance, targeted nutrition, and inflammation-reducing therapies.
Environmental Toxins & Heavy Metal Exposure
✔ Chronic exposure to pesticides, mold, heavy metals (like mercury and lead), and air pollution can overwhelm detox pathways and fuel systemic inflammation.
✔ Functional medicine utilizes advanced detox protocols and liver support to remove harmful substances from the body.
✔ The mitochondria, known as the body’s cellular powerhouses, generate ATP (energy) while regulating immune responses and oxidative stress.✔ When mitochondria become dysfunctional due to poor diet, toxins, or chronic stress, cells become less efficient at controlling inflammation, leading to fatigue, brain fog, and metabolic disorders.
✔ Functional medicine enhances mitochondrial function through photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy, targeted nutrient support (CoQ10, NAD+, alpha-lipoic acid), and metabolic optimization.
Poor Diet & Processed Foods
✔ Diets high in refined sugars, trans fats, and processed foods increase inflammation, while nutrient deficiencies impair the body's ability to regulate immune responses.
✔ Functional medicine focuses on an anti-inflammatory, nutrient-dense diet rich in omega-3s, antioxidants, polyphenols, and gut-supporting fiber.
Chronic Stress & Hormonal Imbalances
✔ Prolonged emotional and physical stress increases cortisol levels, which disrupts immune function, gut health, and metabolic balance, leading to chronic inflammation.✔ Functional medicine incorporates stress management, adrenal support, and lifestyle interventions to restore hormonal balance.
Epigenetics & Genetic Predisposition
✔ Epigenetics refers to how lifestyle and environmental factors influence gene expression. Even if you have a genetic predisposition to inflammation or autoimmune disease, functional medicine helps "turn off" harmful gene expressions through diet, detoxification, and lifestyle changes.
✔ Personalized functional medicine approaches identify genetic variations (such as MTHFR mutations) and provide targeted interventions to optimize gene function.
How Functional Medicine Reverses Chronic Inflammation
✔ Comprehensive testing to identify hidden sources of inflammation (gut health, toxins, hormone imbalances, and immune dysfunction).
✔ Personalized nutrition plans that emphasize anti-inflammatory foods and remove dietary triggers.
✔ Mitochondrial support through targeted supplementation, photobiomodulation (PBM), and metabolic therapies.
✔ Detoxification protocols to eliminate environmental toxins, mold exposure, and heavy metals.
✔ Stress management & lifestyle modifications to regulate cortisol and improve immune resilience.
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Regain Control Over Chronic Inflammation
At Regenerative Immunology, we provide cutting-edge functional medicine strategies to help patients reverse inflammation, optimize mitochondrial function, and improve long-term health. If you're struggling with chronic inflammation, autoimmune disease, or fatigue, schedule a consultation today and take the first step toward lasting wellness.