Social-Ize Your Health Podcast (™)
I just love a health and wellness story! I hope you do too. The whole idea of changing one’s life, healthily, truly resonates with me. As such, good health is to be shared, and if you are not there yet, it won’t be long before, as you join us on ‘Social-Ize Your Health.
Social-Ize Your Health is a monthly podcast where we discuss topics related to health, fitness, skincare, and overall well-being. We will also provide you with the opportunity to share your health and wellness stories and a whole lot more! So, you can go healthy like you mean it!
Join me, Dr. Shelly Ann (not medically), a Researcher, Educator, Certified Nutrition Coach, and most importantly, a Health and Wellness Nut, as I explore the mentioned topics with you and have other candid conversations surrounding health and overall well-being. Just like that!
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Update: 🌿 Exciting news! The podcast episodes are now coming to you weekly, while still keeping the seasonal theme you love. I hope you’ll enjoy these bite-sized, healthful insights as we continue to Social-Ize our health together.
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Social-Ize Your Health Podcast (™)
Is Everything Inflammation? What Science Says!
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Inflammation is one of the most overused words in modern health conversations. From fatigue to anxiety, many people are now told that inflammation is the root cause of everything. But is that actually true?
In this episode, we break down the science behind inflammation—what it really is, why it matters, and when it becomes dangerous. You’ll learn the difference between acute inflammation and chronic inflammation.
We’ll also explore foods that triggers it and those that can help to keep it at bay and of course, lifestyle factors that can both aid and hinders chronic inflammation.
This is a science-based, balanced conversation designed to help you understand inflammation without fear.
If you’ve ever wondered whether inflammation is truly behind your symptoms—or if it’s just the latest buzzword—this episode is for you.
***You can find the full list of researched references and further readings below.
Main Discussion Points
- What is inflammation.
- Acute vs Chronic inflammation.
- Lifestyle factors and inflammation.
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References and Further Readings
- Abbas, A., Lichtman, A., & Pillai, S. (2021). Cellular and Molecular Immunology E-Book (10th ed.). Elsevier.
- Calder PC, et al. (2011). Dietary factors and low-grade inflammation in relation to overweight and obesity. Br J Nutr. 2011 Dec;106 Suppl 3:S5-78. doi: 10.1017/S0007114511005460. PMID: 22133051.
- Furman D, Campisi J, Verdin E, Carrera-Bastos P, Targ S, Franceschi C, Ferrucci L, Gilroy DW, Fasano A, Miller GW, Miller AH, Mantovani A, Weyand CM, Barzilai N, Goronzy JJ, Rando TA, Effros RB, Lucia A, Kleinstreuer N, Slavich GM. Chronic inflammation in the etiology of disease across the life span. Nat Med. 2019 Dec;25(12):1822-1832. doi: 10.1038/s41591-019-0675-0. Epub 2019 Dec 5. PMID: 31806905; PMCID: PMC7147972.
- Tsigalou C, Konstantinidis T, Paraschaki A, Stavropoulou E, Voidarou C, Bezirtzoglou E. Mediterranean Diet as a Tool to Combat Inflammation and Chronic Diseases. An Overview. Biomedicines. 2020 Jul 8;8(7):201. doi: 10.3390/biomedicines8070201. PMID: 32650619; PMCID: PMC7400632.
- Tristan Asensi M, Napoletano A, Sofi F, Dinu M. Low-Grade Inflammation and Ultra-Processed Foods Consumption: A Review. Nutrients. 2023 Mar 22;15(6):1546. doi: 10.3390/nu15061546. PMID: 36986276; PMCID: PMC10058108.
- Zhang, J. (2007) Yin and Yang Interplay of IFN-γ in Inflammation and Autoimmune Disease. Journal of Clinical Investigation, 117, 871-873.https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI31860
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