What if chronic inflammation isn’t something you need to fight, but a clue pointing you toward what your body needs?
In this episode of The Vital Spirit Podcast, I’m continuing our conversation about inflammation and moving from understanding what inflammation is to a much more practical question: What is keeping your immune system activated in the first place?
If you’ve been wondering what’s actually driving your inflammation, how to recognize it, or where to begin making changes without chasing another complicated protocol, this episode is for you.
In this episode, we cover:
● 01:55 Why food is more than fuel and how every meal communicates with your physiology
● 04:10 How unstable blood sugar can contribute to chronic inflammation and insulin resistance
● 05:59 Why an anti-inflammatory diet can’t compensate for poor sleep, chronic stress, lack of movement, or isolation
● 07:00 How infections like EBV, HPV, SIBO, and others can become part of the chronic inflammation picture
● 08:35 The “inflammation bucket” and how multiple small stressors can eventually overwhelm the body’s ability to adapt
● 09:23 The fascinating connection between the nervous system, immune system, hormones, and inflammation
● 13:15 How the vagus nerve communicates with immune cells and helps regulate inflammatory signaling
● 15:52 Why the body doesn’t just create inflammation, it also has an active process for resolving it
● 18:30 The lab markers I use to look for inflammation and what hs-CRP, ESR, ferritin, homocysteine, and stool testing can tell us
● 22:12 Where I begin when inflammation shows up and why finding the source matters more than simply suppressing it
● 24:08 A 21-day reset success story involving joint pain, CRP, blood sugar, cholesterol, and overall well-being
● 26:20 How Calm Gut, Clear Mind creates a practical starting point for recognizing and removing common sources of inflammation
Links and resources mentioned:
● Calm Gut, Clear Mind: https://drkellylivingston.com/gutreset
● Listen to Part 1. Chronic Inflammation: The Signs You May Be Missing: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/69-part-1-chronic-inflammation-the-signs-you-may-be-missing/id1790365046?i=1000784256971
● Episode 32. What Your Doctor Might Be Missing About Midlife Fatigue (Epstein-Barr Virus EBV): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/32-what-your-doctor-might-be-missing-about-midlife/id1790365046?i=1000728187600
● Episode 65. The Truth About HPV: Why Some Women Clear It and Others Don't with Dr. Doni Wilson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/65-the-truth-about-hpv-why-some-women-clear-it-and/id1790365046?i=1000777846731
● Episode 39. SIBO Isn’t the Problem: Healing the Terrain, Not the Germ (Bloating & Weight Gain in Midlife): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/39-sibo-isnt-the-problem-healing-the-terrain-not/id1790365046?i=1000737383709
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Disclaimer:
The information shared on The Vital Spirit Podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. The content reflects the opinions and experiences of Dr. Kelly Livingston, ND, and her guests, and is not a substitute for personalized care from a licensed healthcare provider. Always consult your doctor or qualified health professional before making changes to your diet, supplement routine, lifestyle, or medical treatment. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.
