Chronic inflammation is at the root of many of today's most common health conditions, including autoimmune disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, leaky gut, chronic pain, fatigue, and brain fog—but it's often overlooked until significant damage has already occurred. View the full show notes, research, and resources mentioned in this episode at https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/chronic-inflammation/ .
In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, Dr. Jolene Brighten sits down with Dr. Daniel Cárdenas, a conventionally trained physician, functional medicine practitioner, and medical homeopath, to explore why inflammation rarely exists in isolation. Together, they discuss how the gut, immune system, thyroid, nervous system, mitochondria, sleep, nutrition, stress, and environment all interact to influence long-term health—and what you can start doing today to address inflammation at its source.
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In This Episode You'll Learn:
Why chronic inflammation is involved in many chronic diseases—not just autoimmune conditions
The difference between acute and chronic inflammation
Early signs your body may be chronically inflamed
How mood changes and fatigue can be symptoms of inflammation
The laboratory markers that may help evaluate inflammation
Why ferritin doesn't always tell the full story
What leaky gut really is—and why it matters
How molecular mimicry may contribute to autoimmune disease
Why Hashimoto's is more than a thyroid problem
The surprising discussion around gluten sensitivity
How elimination diets should actually be used
The Five R framework for gut healing
The relationship between stress, the nervous system, and digestion
Why mindful eating may improve digestive health
The importance of chewing your food
Traditional Mexican cuisine and food as medicine
The science behind capsaicin and gut health
Lifestyle habits that support immune regulation
The role of vitamin D, omega-3s, and mitochondria
Why movement matters for autoimmune disease
Fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic pain
Environmental toxins, liver health, and detoxification
Why healing requires more than medication alone
Connect with Daniel Cardenas
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Show notes, studies, and additional resources: https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/chronic-inflammation/
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