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Fit Nerd is where faith, fitness, and science collide. We geek out on genetics, health, and training — all while keeping Christ at the center. From nutrition and hormones to joyful movement and real-life faith, you’ll discover how to work with the body God designed so you can feel strong, energized, and fearfully fit. I like to explore the current trends- food, exercise, and lifestyle- and discuss who that trend will benefit and why.
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Episode 14: Understanding Fevers: Why Your Body Raises Its Temperature
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Hot, Not Broken: Why Fevers Might Actually Be a Good Thing
If your first instinct when a fever hits is to panic, grab meds, and try to shut it down immediately… this episode is for you.
Because plot twist: a fever isn’t your body malfunctioning — it’s your immune system clocking in and doing its job.
In this episode, we’re turning up the heat (literally) and breaking down what a fever actually is, why your body raises its temperature on purpose, and how that heat helps fight infections, activate immune cells, and create a stronger immune memory. We’ll nerd out on the science behind fevers, talk about what’s happening at a cellular level, and explain why “normal temperature” isn’t the whole story.
We’ll also cover when fevers are helpful, when they need extra attention, and why constantly suppressing them might not always be the best move. Add in genetics, inflammation, immune resilience, and a little common sense — and suddenly fevers make a lot more sense.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your body might be smarter than we give it credit for… this episode will definitely make you think twice before reaching for the thermometer in fear.