Could chronic inflammation be affecting your energy, brain fog, joint pain, blood sugar, or overall health without you even realizing it?
In this episode of The BeingBrigid Show, Brigid answers listener questions about inflammation—what it is, how to test for it, how to know whether it’s improving, and some of the most meaningful ways to support an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. She also explores the connection between chronic inflammation, blood sugar, insulin resistance, gut health, hormones, and more.
What You’ll Learn In This Episode:
How inflammation can shift from a helpful part of healing to chronic inflammation
Five markers Brigid recommends considering when testing for inflammation
Why HS-CRP may be helpful for tracking inflammation over time
How omega-3s, omega-6s, vitamin D, and homocysteine may fit into the bigger picture
The connection between blood sugar, insulin resistance, and inflammation
How to explain inflammation to teenagers and help them connect symptoms with their health
Why tracking symptoms can be just as important as looking at lab values
Two foundational lifestyle areas Brigid recommends focusing on to reduce inflammation
How body composition and waist circumference can provide additional insight beyond the number on the scale
The role of nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress, and consistency in supporting long-term health
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to inflammation and episode overview
01:23 Top methods to test for inflammation
04:44 Key lab markers: HSCRP, homocysteine, omega-3, vitamin D
07:02 Helping teenagers understand inflammation
15:00 When does inflammation become chronic?
16:56 Using symptoms and labs to track inflammation
20:42 Frequency of testing and monitoring progress
28:26 Inflammation, blood sugar, and metabolic health
32:43 Impact of alcohol on inflammation and recovery
Chronic inflammation can feel like an overwhelming topic, but understanding your symptoms, tracking relevant lab markers with a qualified practitioner, and focusing on consistent nutrition and movement can help you better understand what may be happening beneath the surface.
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