How to Stop Chronic Inflammation Before It Causes Damage

About this episode

The episode discusses chronic inflammation, its impact on health, and actionable strategies to combat it.

What exactly is inflammation, and how do you know if it's affecting your health? In this episode, Dr. Steve Edelman and Dr. Jeremy Pettus sit down with Dr. Jennie Luna, an endocrinologist specializing in obesity medicine and nutrition, to demystify inflammation and its connection to diabetes and metabolic health. Together, they explore the difference between acute and chronic inflammation, why chronic inflammation often goes unnoticed despite affecting nearly every organ system, and how it drives conditions like insulin resistance, fatty liver disease, and chronic kidney disease. Dr. Luna breaks down the warning signs—fatigue, brain fog, difficulty sleeping, and weight gain—and explains why these symptoms are so easy to miss. The conversation shifts to actionable strategies you can implement today. From anti-inflammatory eating patterns and time-restricted eating to managing stress and prioritizing sleep, this episode focuses on practical, realistic changes that don't require perfection or meal prep mastery. Key Topics Understanding Inflammation: The difference between acute and chronic inflammation and why chronic inflammation silently impacts metabolic health. Signs You Might…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Steve Edelman, Dr. Jeremy Pettus

Guest: Dr. Jennie Luna

Topics covered

• inflammation
• diabetes
• metabolic health
• chronic inflammation
• anti-inflammatory eating
• symptoms of inflammation

Keywords

• chronic inflammation
• acute inflammation
• insulin resistance
• fatty liver disease
• chronic kidney disease
• anti-inflammatory diet
• health symptoms

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