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Chronic Inflammation: A Dietitian’s Guide to Healing & Nourishing Your Body
Description
What if your fatigue, stubborn weight gain, brain fog, joint pain, or hormone symptoms all traced back to one underlying issue? Chronic inflammation is one of the most common root causes behind many of the health struggles women face—especially during perimenopause and menopause—but it’s also one of the most modifiable through nutrition and lifestyle.
In this solo episode, Brigid breaks down the five biggest drivers of chronic inflammation, explains why hormones and inflammation are so deeply connected, and shares the science-backed nutrition strategies she’s used to help thousands of women improve their health through food as medicine and functional nutrition.
What You’ll Learn In This Episode:
- Why chronic inflammation is a root cause of many chronic diseases and symptoms
- The surprising connection between hormones and inflammation during perimenopause and menopause
- How blood sugar imbalance and insulin resistance fuel inflammation
- Foods and nutrients that naturally support an anti-inflammatory lifestyle
- Common nutrition myths circulating online—and how to separate fact from fiction
- Why nutrition and lifestyle should be the foundation before relying solely on medications
- How functional nutrition can support root cause healing and long-term wellness
Timestamps:
- 00:00 Introduction to Functional Nutrition and Inflammation
- 02:49 The Interconnection of Hormones and Inflammation
- 06:00 The Evolution of Nutrition Philosophy
- 09:06 Key Drivers of Chronic Inflammation
- 11:55 Understanding Gut Health and Inflammation
- 15:09 The Role of Leaky Gut in Chronic Inflammation
- 18:01 Nutrition and Lifestyle Interventions
- 20:46 Navigating Nutrition Advice in the Digital Age
- 24:01 Supplements for Combating Inflammation
- 27:11 Foods That Fight Inflammation
- 29:58 Empowerment Through Nutrition and Lifestyle Changes
If you're navigating perimenopause, menopause, pre-diabetes, insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, gut health concerns, autoimmune symptoms, or simply want to age well and feel your best, this episode is for you.
Resources & Links:
+ Watch the full episode on YouTube
+ Join The Being Collective
+ Brigid’s Website
+ Brigid’s Instagram