Is your body flashing a check engine light?


Hello Reader,


I always notice this after Christmas and the festive period, not right in the middle of it.

It’s that quieter moment when things slow down again and the body starts sending little signals.

For me, inflammation shows up like a check engine light.

Nothing’s broken.
Nothing’s gone wrong yet.
But something’s a bit off.

It can look like:

  • 🚨 A sluggish, foggy brain where thinking feels slower
  • 🚨 Sleep that’s lighter and more broken, with odd, unrestful dreams
  • 🚨 Stiff joints or that heavy, puffy feeling
  • 🚨 Low, flat energy that doesn’t quite lift
  • 🚨 And for me personally, my back. I had a serious back issue years ago, and when inflammation rises, that exact area starts to feel angry. That’s always my warning light.

On their own, none of these things feel dramatic. But together, they tell a story.

The festive period is a lot on the body. More food, different food, later nights, less routine, more stimulation, more emotional load.

Even when it’s lovely, it’s still a load.

And this is especially important if Hashimoto’s is part of the picture.

Inflammation is often the early signal that things are drifting out of balance.

Spotting it sooner rather than later makes a real difference.

And this is the bit that really matters:

❤️ Inflammation isn’t a failure.
❤️ It’s information.

That check engine light isn’t there to scare you. It’s there to get your attention before things escalate.

This isn’t about fixing everything overnight or launching into extreme changes.


It’s just about checking in and noticing what the body is trying to tell you.

Once you can see the light on the dashboard, it’s much easier to respond calmly instead of pushing on and hoping it goes away.

If things have felt a bit “off” since the festive period, you’re not imagining it - and you’re definitely not alone.

With love and fire,

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