033: What is Inflammation and What does It Do To The Body?

Simple, Healthy Choices for Weight Loss

In this episode, Dr. Steve takes you on a fascinating journey into the world of inflammation and its effect on the body. He uncovers everything you need to know about this complex biological response - from its various forms and causes to the numerous ways it can affect your well-being. You can gain greater control over your health by understanding inflammation, its triggers, and its implications. He explores how lifestyle factors like diet and exercise can play a huge role in managing inflammation.

[00:01 - 02:18] Understanding the Inflammation

Inflammation is the body's defense mechanism, responding to foreign or harmful substances.

Differentiation between acute (beneficial) and chronic (potentially harmful) inflammation.

The process of inflammation involves four key phases: inflammatory inducers, inflammatory sensors, inflammatory mediators, and the affected tissue.

[02:19 - 10:17] The Role of Each Phase of Inflammation

Inducers can be foreign bodies, irritants, pathogens, toxic chemicals, or actual tissue damage.

Inflammatory sensors like macrophages identify and eliminate foreign particles.

Inflammatory mediators, including cytokines and chemokines, facilitate the immune response by attracting more white blood cells to infected areas.

The impact and recovery from inflammation can vary based on which tissue, such as the liver, skin, kidneys, brain, or heart, is affected.

[10:18 - 24:33] Handling Inflammation: Causes, Symptoms, and Dietary Influence

Acute inflammation is brief (hours to days), while chronic inflammation is long-term (moths to lifetime), often causing symptoms like fatigue and abdominal pain.

Improved nutrition can significantly alleviate symptoms of inflammation.

Inflammation is linked to Type 2 Diabetes, influenced by diet.

The gut microbiome influences autoimmune diseases linked with inflammation.

Toxins and artificial ingredients can trigger chronic inflammation.

[24:33 - 35:57] Closing Segment

Inflammation can be effectively tested and monitored through key indicators such as C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR).

Steve shares valuable insights on preventing inflammation by making healthier choices.

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Tweetable Quotes:

“Inflammation is the body's natural response to protect itself.” - Dr. Steve Hughlett

“The more fat cells you have, the more inflammation you have in your body.” - Dr. Steve Hughlett

“The more inflammation goes on, the more you're gonna setting yourself up for an extremely poor quality of life.” - Dr. Steve Hughlett

‘If you smoke cigarettes constantly, you are keeping your body in constant state of inflammation. The same is true when you do things like eat processed food.” - Dr. Steve Hughlett