Hi Everyone!
Let’s talk about something that affects so many of us, often without us realising it. chronic inflammation.
Now, inflammation isn’t all bad. In fact, it’s one of the most powerful healing tools our body has. It’s the way we respond to an injury, infection, trauma, virus, or any harmful stimulus. The immune system detects danger and kicks into repair mode. That’s healthy, acute inflammation.
The problem begins when this process doesn’t switch off.
When inflammation runs in the background, low-grade but persistent, it becomes chronic inflammation, also known as Systemic Chronic Inflammation (SCI).
What Is Chronic Inflammation?
Chronic inflammation happens when the immune system stays on high alert for too long. Instead of healing, it starts to damage cells and tissues. This silent, ongoing stress on the body can lead to a cascade of health issues over time.
According to Furman et al. (2019), chronic inflammation is linked to the leading causes of disability and death worldwide, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, autoimmune disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases.
In the U.S. alone, studies show that around 35% of adults have raised inflammation markers, such as high-sensitivity CRP.
In short, chronic inflammation is far more common than most people think.
Who Does It Affect?
Chronic inflammation can affect anyone, but certain factors make it more likely:
- Diets high in processed foods, sugar, and unhealthy fats
- Being overweight, especially carrying excess belly fat
- Sedentary lifestyle and lack of regular movement
- Poor sleep and disrupted circadian rhythms
- Long-term stress or unresolved trauma
- Gut dysbiosis (imbalanced gut microbiome)
- Environmental toxins, pollution, and smoking
- Persistent infections or autoimmunity
- Even socio-economic stress has been linked to higher inflammation levels (Nature Communications, 2019).
What Are the Signs and Symptoms?
Chronic inflammation doesn’t always shout; it whispers.
It can feel like “something’s off,” or show up as symptoms that seem unrelated.
Here are some common signs:
- Constant tiredness or fatigue
- Brain fog or poor concentration
- Digestive issues: bloating, gas, IBS-type symptoms
- Joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
- Skin issues: acne, rosacea, eczema, slow healing
- Low mood, anxiety, or tearfulness
- Hormonal imbalances (e.g., thyroid, PCOS, menopause)
- Weight gain, especially around the middle
- Sleep problems, cravings, or low motivation
In our member testimonials, you’ll see how diverse inflammation can look, and how much it can improve when it’s addressed systemically.
What Can Chronic Inflammation Affect?
Because inflammation is systemic, it can influence almost every part of the body:
- Metabolism: Contributes to insulin resistance, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.
- Heart health: Chronic inflammation drives plaque formation and cardiovascular disease.
- Autoimmune system: Can trigger or worsen conditions like lupus, Hashimoto’s, or IBD.
- Brain & mood: Strong links exist between inflammation and depression, anxiety, and Alzheimer’s.
- Gut health: Inflammation disrupts the microbiome, leading to leaky gut, food sensitivities, and poor nutrient absorption.
- Hormones & fertility: Chronic inflammation can throw hormonal balance off and affect reproductive health.
Stress, Exercise & Inflammation
Both stress and exercise play powerful roles in either driving or calming inflammation, depending on how we manage them.
Stress and the Inflammatory Response
When we’re stressed, the body releases cortisol and adrenaline and short bursts are normal and healthy. But when stress becomes chronic, these hormones remain elevated, which increases levels of inflammatory cytokines such as IL-6 and TNF-α.
Long-term stress can:
- Disrupt gut permeability (“leaky gut”)
- Impair digestion and immune function
- Disturb sleep and hormone regulation
- Exacerbate autoimmune flares and mood imbalances
This is why stress management is a pillar of the EBS lifestyle. Simple, daily practices such as breathwork, meditation, journalling, gratitude, laughter, and social connection all help reduce cortisol levels and naturally rebalance the immune response.
Exercise and Inflammation
Movement is another key piece, but not all exercise is anti-inflammatory. Over-exercising, excessive cardio, or training while depleted can actually raise cortisol and inflammation.
In contrast, anti-inflammatory movement like Pilates, mobility training, gentle strength work, and walking stimulates the vagus nerve, boost circulation, and release endorphins without overloading the body.
Regular, moderate exercise has been shown to lower CRP levels, improve insulin sensitivity, and enhance immune regulation. (Cerqueira et al, 2020)
At EBS, we focus on restorative, mindful movement that tones, strengthens, and supports recovery rather than depleting the system. It’s about balance, not burnout.
The Eat Burn Sleep Approach
At Eat Burn Sleep, we approach inflammation differently.
Rather than treating symptoms, we go deeper and address the root causes that keep your immune system on overdrive.
The EBS Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle was designed and tested over many years by Yalda Alaoui after her own diagnoses with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. It’s now recognised by health professionals worldwide and used by members in over 130 countries.
It’s a natural, evidence-based lifestyle intervention that restores the body’s equilibrium through food, movement, mindset, and education.
Here’s what the Eat Burn Sleep lifestyle focuses on:
- A structured anti-inflammatory nutrition framework designed to balance blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and support gut health.
- Mind-body practices to regulate the nervous system and lower stress-related inflammation.
- Restorative movement to enhance circulation, strengthen the body, and promote hormonal balance.
- A strong emphasis on education and empowerment, helping members understand how their bodies work and how to maintain long-term health.
- Continuous updates based on the latest medical and scientific research, member progress, and clinical evidence.
Our members consistently report improvements in digestion, mood, energy, sleep, and body composition, often within weeks. Read their testimonials and transformation stories.
Why the EBS Lifestyle Works
Because inflammation doesn’t have one cause, it has many. You can’t fix it with one supplement or one diet rule. You need a lifestyle that works with your biology.
EBS combines cutting-edge science with a practical, daily structure. It’s sustainable, empowering, and effective because it treats inflammation from every angle. biochemical, psychological, and environmental.
Even if you have a genetic predisposition, your lifestyle can determine whether inflammatory genes are switched on or off. You can’t change your DNA, but you can absolutely change its expression.
How to Treat Chronic Inflammation
The Eat Burn Sleep health education platform is Bupa Global–approved and trusted by health professionals worldwide because it’s safe, natural, and evidence-based.
The EBS lifestyle helps to restore balance by addressing chronic inflammation from the inside out — through food, movement, mindset, and daily support — boosting both mind and body to optimum health.
Our members love how practical, accessible, and supportive the platform is.
They appreciate:
- How easy it is to apply, everything is explained clearly and supported by the app.
- Expert Advice for over 40+ conditions and life situations to minimise flare-ups and maximise nutrition.
- Daily goals, progress tracking, and personal support.
- Executive coaching and 15-minute consultations to help you stay consistent and accountable.
- 360-degree health education to understand your body, hormones, and immune system better.
- Mindset reprogramming tools that reduce stress and promote a calm, positive outlook.
- Hundreds of family-friendly anti-inflammatory recipes, designed to nourish and satisfy.
- Easy, varied movement routines you can save to favourites for quick access.
- The structured Six-Week Reset helps you see and feel results almost immediately.
- Constantly updated, science-backed advice and evolving resources.
- The member health forum, guided meditations, neuroplasticity exercises, and sleep reprogramming tools.
- Stress-busting tips, example weeks, grocery shopping guidance, and meal plans.
- Food lists, store cupboard essentials, and access to the ever-growing Masterclass Series, including live monthly masterclasses with Yalda.
The result? A calmer gut, balanced hormones, steady energy, deeper sleep, and a clear mind leading to greater peace, happiness, and empowerment every single day.
A conscious effort, combined with science, is powerfully effective.
Ready to Start Healing?
Chronic inflammation doesn’t have to define your life.
By following an anti-inflammatory lifestyle like Eat Burn Sleep, you can reduce inflammation, balance your hormones, improve digestion, and naturally restore your energy.
Bupa Global-approved and used by health professionals worldwide, Eat Burn Sleep is safe, evidence-based, and truly transformative.
Join today and begin reversing chronic inflammation from the source, one meal, one movement, and one mindful moment at a time.
