Acute or Chronic Inflammation Treatment in Albuquerque, NM
What Is Acute or Chronic Inflammation?
Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury, infection, or irritation, and it’s meant to be temporary. Acute inflammation resolves once the underlying trigger is addressed, but chronic inflammation persists at a low level over months or years, often without an obvious cause, and is increasingly recognized as an underlying driver of many other health concerns. At Enhanced Wellness NM, we evaluate what’s actually sustaining your inflammation before recommending an inflammation treatment plan, rather than treating the symptom in isolation.
What Causes Chronic Inflammation?
Chronic inflammation rarely has a single source, and identifying what’s actually driving yours shapes which chronic inflammation treatment options make sense.
Underlying Infection or Toxin Exposure
Low-grade, sometimes undetected infections or environmental toxin exposure can keep the immune system in an ongoing activated state.
Gut Health and Dysbiosis
An imbalanced gut microbiome can drive systemic inflammation, since much of the immune system is closely tied to gut health.
Nutrient Deficiencies
Deficiencies in certain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants can impair the body’s ability to regulate its own inflammatory response.
Metabolic Dysfunction
Insulin resistance and metabolic imbalance are closely linked to chronic low-grade inflammation throughout the body.
Heavy Metal Burden
Accumulated heavy metals can act as an ongoing irritant to tissue and contribute to sustained inflammation.
Chronic Stress
Prolonged activation of the body’s stress response can dysregulate the immune system and perpetuate inflammatory signaling.
What Body Systems Do We Evaluate?
- Immune function and inflammatory markers
- Gut health and microbiome balance
- Nutritional and antioxidant status
- Metabolic function
- Heavy metal burden, when clinically relevant
- Stress response and nervous system regulation
Appropriate Testing for Acute or Chronic Inflammation
Comprehensive inflammatory marker panel
Functional medicine labs to evaluate gut health, nutritional status, and metabolic function
Heavy metal testing when exposure is suspected
Review of symptoms, timeline, and any known triggers or prior diagnoses
Functional Medicine Labs and Root-Cause Evaluation
Since inflammation can stem from gut health, metabolic, nutritional, or toxin-related causes, comprehensive lab work is often the starting point for building an accurate, individualized plan.
EBOO
Uses a dry dialysis filter combined with ozone to help clear inflammatory signaling molecules from the blood, supporting a systemic reduction in inflammatory burden.
UVBI (Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation)
Exposes a small portion of the blood to ultraviolet light to support immune modulation and antimicrobial activity, which can help address infection-driven inflammation.
High-Dose Vitamin C IV Therapy
Delivers antioxidant support directly into the bloodstream to help offset the oxidative stress that accompanies chronic inflammation.
Poly-MVA
A proprietary antioxidant complex that supports mitochondrial function and cellular metabolism, often considered for patients with a significant oxidative stress component.
Methylene Blue
Supports mitochondrial function and provides antioxidant protection against the oxidative stress associated with chronic inflammation.
PICO CBD
Delivered via IV, this CBD therapy may help support the body’s inflammatory response and is offered as one option among several natural inflammation treatment approaches.
Glutathione
Delivered via IV to support the body’s master antioxidant system and its role in reducing oxidative stress and supporting detoxification.
ALA (Alpha Lipoic Acid)
An antioxidant IV that supports the body’s detoxification pathways and helps offset oxidative stress contributing to inflammation.
Chelation (Only With Confirmed Heavy Metal Burden)
This option is not part of a general inflammation protocol. It is only considered for patients whose heavy metal testing, listed under Appropriate Testing above, confirms an elevated burden that’s identified as a specific contributor to their inflammation. For those patients, chelation therapy can help remove metals the body can’t excrete on its own.
TheraLight 360+®
Red and near-infrared light therapy that supports cellular energy and helps regulate the oxidative stress linked to inflammation.
VEMI BioSynchronizer
A noninvasive modality combining vibroacoustic sound and vibration, electromagnetic fields, and infrared heat to support circulation and relaxation as part of a broader anti-inflammatory therapy plan.
Ballancer® Pro Platinum
Compression therapy that supports circulation and lymphatic drainage, helping the body clear inflammatory waste products.
Peptides
Certain peptides may be incorporated into your plan to support immune regulation and tissue repair.
°CRYO Wave Performance™ Recovery
Alternates cold and heat cycles to reduce inflammation and support circulation, addressing both acute flare-ups and ongoing inflammatory burden.
LifeWave Patches
A non-invasive wearable patch offered as a supportive wellness option. Your provider will confirm whether this fits your presentation.
What Your First Visit Involves
A conversation about your symptoms, timeline, and any known triggers or diagnoses.
A comprehensive evaluation of your inflammatory markers, gut health, and health history.
A tailored treatment plan that outlines which drivers are addressed first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who may benefit from inflammation treatment?
Anyone with diagnosed chronic inflammation, autoimmune activity, or symptoms consistent with an ongoing inflammatory burden, such as persistent fatigue, joint pain, or digestive issues, may benefit from an evaluation by an inflammation specialist. This includes patients seeking a functional medicine approach to inflammation after conventional testing hasn’t identified a clear answer.
How does treatment for acute or chronic inflammation work?
Most plans begin with comprehensive lab work to identify the specific drivers behind your inflammation, whether gut-related, metabolic, toxin-related, or infection-driven, then combine appropriate therapies based on what’s found. Your specific combination depends on your evaluation.
What does a session feel like?
This varies widely by option. IV therapies and blood-based treatments like EBOO and UVBI involve a blood draw and infusion. Light-based and compression therapies are generally comfortable and require no downtime. Your provider will discuss what to expect for each option in your plan.
How often is treatment recommended?
Frequency depends on the therapies included in your plan. IV and blood-based therapies are often recommended in a series, while light-based and recovery-focused options may be used more regularly. Your provider adjusts frequency based on follow-up labs and your response.
What results can I expect?
Most patients notice a gradual reduction in inflammatory symptoms as the underlying drivers are addressed, though the timeline and degree of improvement depend on what’s causing your specific inflammation. Your provider will set realistic expectations during your consultation.
Can these options be combined?
Yes. Because chronic inflammation is often multifactorial, many patients combine several options, such as antioxidant IV therapy with functional medicine evaluation, as part of one coordinated systemic inflammation treatment plan. Chelation is the one exception, added only when heavy metal testing confirms it’s specifically indicated, rather than combined by default.
Are there any contraindications?
Certain medications, active infections, pregnancy or breastfeeding, and some medical conditions can affect candidacy for specific options. Your provider will evaluate your medical history before recommending a plan.
What does treatment cost?
Pricing depends on which options are part of your plan and how many sessions are recommended. Our team can walk you through current pricing during your consultation.
What is the next step?
Request a consultation so we can evaluate what’s driving your inflammation and develop a plan aligned with your goals.
Ready to Address Your Inflammation?
Request a new patient consultation with Enhanced Wellness NM, and we’ll assess the root causes, evaluate the relevant body systems, and conduct appropriate testing before recommending an inflammation treatment plan built around your specific presentation.
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Call us at (505) 323 – 8100 to schedule your consultation. Our team will review your history, current concerns, and available options so you can make an informed decision about where to begin.