In this engaging discussion, Dr. Shilpa Ravella, a functional medicine expert, and Dr. David Furman, a Stanford professor known for his research on the immunome, tackle the often overlooked issue of chronic inflammation. They unveil how our diets, particularly high sugar and trans fats, contribute to inflammation and chronic diseases. The duo also emphasizes the importance of lifestyle choices, including exercise and stress reduction, and discuss innovative approaches to diagnose and manage inflammation for better health.
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The Two Faces of Inflammation
Inflammation is crucial for healing, but chronic, systemic inflammation is dangerous.
This "silent killer" contributes to many age-related diseases.
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Addressing Inflammation
Identify the root cause of inflammation, not just treat symptoms.
Functional medicine seeks to eliminate the source of inflammation.
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Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle
Eat real, unprocessed foods rich in phytochemicals and healthy fats.
Exercise, manage stress, address food sensitivities, and heal your gut.
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The Secrets to Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life
Mark Hyman
In *Young Forever*, Dr. Mark Hyman challenges readers to reimagine their biology, health, and the process of aging. The book explores the biological hallmarks of aging, their causes, and their consequences, and provides simple dietary, lifestyle, and emerging longevity strategies to overcome them. It covers topics such as turning on longevity switches, reducing inflammation, supporting the immune system, exercising, sleeping, and de-stressing for healthy aging, and features Dr. Hyman's Pegan Diet. The book aims to help readers increase their health span, prevent and reverse diseases like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and dementia, and live a longer, healthier life.
Ever wondered why you’re always tired, achy, or just not feeling your best? It could be chronic inflammation silently wreaking havoc on your health—but the good news is, there’s a way to stop it. Joined by experts Dr. Shilpa Ravella and Dr. David Furman, we explore the surprising ways your diet, environment, and even your daily habits might be fueling this silent killer. We break down the science behind inflammation, how it’s linked to almost every chronic disease, and what you can do to stop it in its tracks.
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