Episode 36: How chronic systemic inflammation impacts the body and brain

In this talk, Dr. Kharrazian reviews the many pathways through which inflammation impacts the body. In a nutshell, inflammation is like throwing fuel onto the fire. Wherever you already have issues with pain or inflammation, an inflammatory diet and other triggers will simply worsen those conditions. Aging is another consideration — as we age we naturally become more prone to inflammation due to the gradual decline of the body's antioxidant systems. You will learn about these mechanisms, how to find triggers of inflammation, and anti-inflammatory and antioxidant strategies to mitigate the damage.Find out more on drknews.com.[00:00:24] . So now, when you're looking at what causes inflammation, the first answer is an imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants. Inflammation can also be caused by an imbalance of our microbiome. Systemic inflammation caused by imbalance of free radicals/antioxidants and microbiome.[00:23:37] Antioxidants and anti-inflammatories protect body from free radicals; various compounds have different mechanisms; common ones include vitamin E, fish oils, antihistamines, resveratrol, turmeric, vitamin A, vitamin C, and liposomal glutathione.[00:26:06] C reactive protein is a blood biomarker used as a general marker for inflammation. High levels (over 3 or 5) can indicate disease, but not all inflammation increases production of CRP.[00:30:21] Insulin resistance causes chronic inflammation, immune response, free radicals and oxidative stress, leading to tissue damage.[00:32:30] Exercise can cause inflammation in those with chronic conditions, so they should work their way up, clean their diet, and take antioxidants.[00:34:45] Neurogenic inflammation triggered by stress, lack of sleep and unhealthy relationships.[00:37:52] Turmeric has active curcuminoids that have an anti-inflammatory effect; people have different cost-benefit ratios for using it; other anti-inflammatory compounds may be more effective for some people.[00:43:36] Gut Puzzle program teaches diet, lifestyle, and understanding of gut dysfunctions to treat sibo and other conditions.[00:46:41] Cortisol has a bi-directional effect on inflammation, health, and gut; acute stress is anti-inflammatory, chronic stress is catabolic and can create inflammatory responses.[00:51:09] Gut motility problems, such as those caused by inflammation and neurodegenerative diseases, can lead to chronic constipation. Gut Health Puzzle program teaches how to address these issues.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/solving-the-puzzle-with-dr-datis-kharrazian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Solving the Puzzle with Dr. Datis Kharrazian is based on more than 20 years of Dr. Kharrazian's experience working with autoimmune and brain health patients throughout the U.S. and Europe, exhaustive review of the scientific research, and protocols he has innovated through trial and error in working with complex patient cases.Dr. Kharrazian discusses evidence-based models incorporating diet, nutrition, and lifestyle — protocols hard won through decades of working with tough, complex patient cases. His goal is to help teach you effective models for so-called “mystery” symptoms and conditions so you can regain control of your health and life.Hashimoto's: Solving the Puzzle, is a new online course from Dr. Kharrazian, who is the originator of evidence-based strategies for managing autoimmune Hashimoto's hypothyroidism. This course has the most complete and current information for managing Hashimoto's available. You can find more information at drknews.com.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/solving-the-puzzle-with-dr-datis-kharrazian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.