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6 Sneaky Signs of Inflammation Women Over 40 Shouldn’t Ignore—Plus Foods That Help
Easy-to-miss symptoms can look like menopause or stress—here's what to know
Key Takeaways
- Persistent fatigue, morning stiffness and brain fog may be subtle signs of inflammation.
- Hormonal changes can make inflammation symptoms easy to mistake for menopause.
- Olive oil, fish, avocado and ginger are among the foods that may help reduce inflammation.
If you’ve been dragging through your days feeling tired, achy or just not quite yourself, your body might be trying to tell you something. Chronic inflammation can chip away at your health, and it’s linked to a long list of serious conditions. The good news? Once you know the subtle signs of inflammation to look for, you can take simple, soothing steps to cool things down—often starting right at your kitchen table.
Taz Bhatia, MD, founder of the holistic health hub hol+ and author of The Hormone Shift, sees the same inflammation clues show up again and again in her female patients. Here are the six she wants every woman to know about—plus the easy, feel-good fixes that can help.
6 sneaky signs of inflammation you shouldn’t ignore
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