Wild Health Podcast The Inflammation Epidemic: How to Protect Yourself with Dr. Erin Donaldson
Oct 30, 2024
Dr. Erin Donaldson, a physician specializing in preventative health care, shares her expertise on chronic inflammation and its health impacts. She explains the body’s natural inflammatory response and differentiates between acute and chronic inflammation. Listeners learn practical strategies for reducing inflammation through nutrition, mindfulness, and exercise. Dr. Donaldson discusses the role of wearables in managing health and emphasizes personalized approaches to fitness and lifestyle for optimal recovery and well-being.
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Lifestyle Support for Lowering Inflammation
- Prioritize sleep, manage stress, and move your body daily to lower inflammation.
- Avoid processed foods, seed oils, alcohol, and refined sugars.
Stress, Trauma, and Inflammation
- Stress and trauma significantly affect our physical health by increasing cortisol and adrenaline, thus increasing cytokines.
- This can reduce serotonin, impacting mood and increasing the risk of depression.
Precise Interventions for Inflammation
- Use labs, wearables, and personalized plans to target specific interventions.
- Prioritize lifestyle changes, but consider supplements like omega-3s and vitamin D.