Studies suggest that mast cells are believed to be involved in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis (eczema) (6✓) and psoriasis (7✓).
Mast cells play an essential role in the inflammatory response in the body. They’re also apart of our immune system. When the immune system becomes hypersensitive, these cells trigger certain skin conditions that are often rash-like in appearance.
5. You Have Poor Digestion
Do you suffer from gas, diarrhea, bloating or constipation? If you do, you might be struggling with a form of leaky gut syndrome, which directly inflames the body.
Leaky gut occurs when thin cracks or holes develop in the lining of the intestinal tract. This allows undigested food particles, bacterial toxins, and other pathogens to leak into the bloodstream, triggering an immune response and causing persistent inflammation throughout the body (8✓).
Common factors that cause the intestinal barrier to become “loose” include gluten sensitivity, excessive consumption of inflammatory foods, using antibiotics and/or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), infections like candida, SIBO or parasites, chronic stress, or lack of healthy gut bacteria.
6. You’re Struggling with Brain Fog
Brain fog is a condition where you start to experience memory problems, a lack of mental clarity and an inability to focus. It is also closely intertwined with high levels of inflammation in the body.
In a study published in Neuroimage, inflammation was shown to have a negative impact on the brain’s ability to reach and maintain an alert state (9✓).
The results showed that brain activity related to staying alert was directly affected by inflammation. Other attention processes seemed unaffected by the inflammation.
If you’ve noticed changes in the way you think and feel, high levels of inflammation in the body may just be to blame.
7. Headaches Are a Constant
Headaches, particularly migraines, often have a deep-rooted connection to higher levels of inflammation in the body.
This effect may be due to high levels of c-reactive proteins (CRP) circulating in the blood. CRPs are markers of inflammation in the body, so the higher your CRP level, the more inflammation you have (which may indicate infection or other conditions).
It should also be noted that our gut and brain are tightly interconnected, and so when our gut is inflamed from poor food choices or other factors, related issues may also be reflected in the brain.
8. Your Face and Under-Eyes Are Puffy
Facial swelling is a tell-tale sign of internal inflammation.
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