How Inflammation and Diet Affect Your Health

Are you dealing with fatigue, joint pain, or digestive issues that never seem to go away? You may be living with an autoimmune condition or a chronic disease. These issues are more common than many people realize—and diet and inflammation often play a major role.

Understanding Autoimmune Conditions

Autoimmune diseases develop when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues. This causes chronic inflammation, which leads to ongoing pain and symptoms. While genetics may be involved, research shows that diet and lifestyle have a major impact.

At NextGeneration Nutrition, we use a root-cause approach. We identify personal triggers and help reduce inflammation through anti-inflammatory nutrition, gut repair, and targeted supplements.

Common Autoimmune Conditions We Support

Autoimmune diseases affect people in different ways. However, all of them involve immune system dysregulation. Diet, stress, gut health, and toxins are key triggers.

Here are a few autoimmune conditions we help manage:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis – Stiffness, joint pain, and swelling
• Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis – Autoimmune conditions with widespread inflammation
• Celiac Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis – Gluten triggers digestive and immune symptoms
• Autoimmune Hepatitis – Liver inflammation and immune system attack
• Autoimmune Hepatitis Symptoms – Fatigue, nausea, yellowing skin, and joint pain
• Autoimmune Hepatitis Treatment – Focused on reducing liver inflammation with nutrition and testing
• Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis – Fatigue, hair thinning, cold intolerance, and brain fog
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) – Includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis

Key Insight: Autoimmune conditions are linked by inflammation. Diet is a powerful tool to reduce that inflammation.

The Gut-Immune Connection

Did you know most of your immune system lives in the gut? Poor gut health often leads to immune issues and chronic inflammation. When the gut lining becomes damaged or imbalanced, the immune system gets confused—and attacks the body.

Warning Signs Your Gut May Be Involved:

• Constipation, bloating, or diarrhea
• Chronic fatigue or brain fog
• Joint pain or body aches
• Mood swings or anxiety
• Skin conditions like rashes or psoriasis

Why it matters: Healing the gut can help reduce inflammation and support immune balance.

Advanced Functional Testing for Autoimmune Conditions

Our testing looks deeper than standard labs. We find the triggers that are causing inflammation, poor nutrient absorption, and immune flare-ups.

Key Functional Tests We Use:

• Gut Health & Inflammation Testing – Checks the microbiome, leaky gut, and markers like CRP and calprotectin
• Food Sensitivity Testing – Uncovers hidden food triggers that may be driving immune reactions
• Micronutrient Testing – Shows nutrient deficiencies affecting immune health and energy
• Autoimmune Hepatitis & Liver Function Panels – Measures liver enzymes, inflammation, and helps guide autoimmune hepatitis treatment

Each test adds a piece to the puzzle. Together, they help build a personalized plan that works.

Chronic Disease and Inflammation

Chronic diseases are long-lasting health conditions often linked with low-grade inflammation. These include type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. While not all chronic diseases are autoimmune, many are made worse by poor diet and inflammation.

Symptoms Often Overlap With

• Autoimmune Issues:
• Fatigue and poor sleep
• Blood sugar swings
• Brain fog and low motivation
• Digestive problems
  Inflammation in joints or tissues

Our approach helps manage both autoimmune and chronic conditions by healing from the inside out.