These seventeen minutes about inflammation are not to be missed. Inflammation is a natural defense mechanism, but chronic inflammation can contribute to heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune conditions, and more. In this episode, Dr. Falquier breaks down the science of inflammation, exploring why it’s essential for healing, how it can be harmful, and what you can do to keep it in check.

In this episode you’ll hear:
1:25 - Chronic inflammation statistics
2:30 - What is acute inflammation?
3:10 - Healing acute inflammation
4:30 - Chronic inflammation causes
6:10 - Daily cell damage that needs repair
7:40 - Examples of health problems resulting from cell damage and inflammation
8:20 - Signs of chronic inflammation
9:20 - Can you test for chronic inflammation?
12:30 - Anti-inflammatory foods
14:50 - How to reduce inflammation in the body recap: a holistic approach

As referenced in the episode:

Audio - Healthy Eating Plate: Your Guide to Balanced Meals 
Video - What's On Your Plate

Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin  

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Show Topics Include: Nutrition, Food as Medicine, Microbiome, Metabolism, Weight loss, Gut health, Healthy recipes, Lower cholesterol naturally, Reverse heart disease, Health, Inflammation,  Mediterranean Diet, Longevity, Turmeric benefits , Cortisol Stress, Blood sugar, Protein, Magnesium, Sleep quality, Immunity, Hormone balance, Sunday meal prep, Medically tailored meals (MTM), Produce Prescription (PRx), ROI of Food as Medicine programs, Healthcare cost reduction, Prevention nutrition, Culinary medicine program curriculum for hospitals, Teaching kitchen, Health equity, Evidence-based nutrition interventions