Are You Experiencing These Symptoms?

• Always feeling tired, no matter how much you sleep

• Frequent bloating, constipation, or alternating diarrhea

• Mood swings or frequent irritability

• Persistent skin itching or allergies with no clear cause

• Told during checkups, “Your numbers are fine, but watch your lifestyle”

These seemingly minor issues could signal your body is quietly undergoing chronic inflammation. Unlike acute infections causing redness, swelling, heat, or pain, chronic inflammation is like a smoldering fire within—invisible, often painless, but causing systemic wear over time, laying the groundwork for various chronic diseases.

According to The Lancet and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, chronic inflammation is strongly linked to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dementia, and even cancer. Its long latency and vague symptoms make it easy to overlook. In Taiwan, over 60% of middle-aged adults have inflammation risk factors yet remain unaware.

But how well do you really understand chronic inflammation? Here, we break down the top 10 myths to set the record straight.

Debunking the Top 10 Myths About Chronic Inflammation

Myth 1: Inflammation is just a cold or tonsillitis?

→ Wrong. Acute inflammation causes noticeable pain and swelling, but chronic inflammation is often painless and silent, acting as a hidden destroyer of body tissues.

Myth 2: Young people don’t have chronic inflammation issues?

→ Not true. Cancer rates among 30–50-year-olds have risen 20% in the past decade, closely tied to chronic inflammation and immune imbalances.

Myth 3: No symptoms mean no inflammation?

→ Wrong. Elevated CRP, leaky gut markers, or HRV (heart rate variability) imbalances can signal inflammation without obvious symptoms.

Myth 4: Drinking more water or eating bland foods can “cool” inflammation?

→ Chronic inflammation isn’t just “heat” in the body—it’s a systemic imbalance of immunity, hormones, and metabolism requiring comprehensive adjustments.

Myth 5: Painkillers or anti-inflammatory drugs can fix it?

→ Not recommended. Painkillers may suppress symptoms temporarily but can harm the stomach or kidneys, potentially worsening the inflammatory state.

Myth 6: Supplements alone can resolve chronic inflammation?

→ Omega-3s and turmeric help, but true effectiveness requires a holistic approach combining diet, lifestyle, and personalized health adjustments.

Myth 7: It’s just stress, not a health issue?

→ Chronic stress overworks the adrenal glands, disrupts gut microbiota, and causes sleep issues, all contributing to low-grade chronic inflammation.

Myth 8: Only gut issues cause inflammation?

→ Chronic inflammation affects more than the gut, leading to skin conditions (e.g., eczema), joint pain, irregular heart rhythms, insomnia, and mood disorders.

Myth 9: Regular checkups can catch it early?

→ Standard checkups often miss functional markers like CRP, LPS (leaky gut index), or HRV. Functional health assessments are needed for early detection.

Myth 10: If you’re young, your body will naturally fix itself?

→ Wrong. Persistent lifestyle imbalances can accelerate aging through chronic inflammation, making your immune age over a decade older than your actual age.

Chronic Inflammation Is Not a Disease—It’s a State of Imbalance

Dr. Chen Hung-ju, TCM physician, reminds us: “Chronic inflammation is a common state of imbalance in modern people—not just physical exhaustion but systemic wear. To reverse it, you can’t rely on a single method; it starts with addressing the root causes of your body’s constitution.”

At Lucky Phoenix Health Management Center, we use a three-step preventive medicine system to identify and address the root causes of chronic inflammation:

Step 1: Precision Testing

Includes CRP, high-sensitivity inflammation markers, leaky gut index, gut microbiota analysis, HRV (autonomic nervous system), hormone levels, and mitochondrial function to pinpoint inflammation sources.

Step 2: Integrative Therapies

Combines TCM herbal treatments, autonomic nervous system balancing, IV nutrient therapy, and gut restoration to improve internal inflammatory mechanisms.

Step 3: Lifestyle Transformation & Personalized Monitoring

Offers tailored diet recommendations, stress management, exercise, and sleep guidance to build a sustainable anti-inflammatory lifestyle.

When You Feel “Something’s Off,” It’s Time to Act

If you’re constantly tired, sleep poorly, have sensitive digestion, or feel low without a clear cause, chronic inflammation may be at play.

Don’t wait for disease to strike—prevention is the cornerstone of health management.

Lucky Phoenix Health Management Center is now offering a Chronic Inflammation Risk Assessment + Anti-Inflammatory Consultation Experience. Join our LINE@ to book and start your journey to rediscover lightness and vitality from within.