Is Your Brain Inflamed? with Bridgit Danner

Acupuncturist and functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner Bridgit Danner joins JJ in today's podcast episode to raise awareness about the important topic of brain inflammation! Listen as Bridgit shares the causes of brain inflammation and ways to test for it, as well as how an inflamed brain can trigger symptoms like brain fog, hormonal issues, trouble sleeping, and mood swings. Bridgit also explains the role of glial cells in your brain, and how damaged glial cells can cause your brain to become more sensitive to future insults. Plus, tune in to find out Bridgit’s top diet, exercise, and supplement tips to help you heal your brain and take back your health!    Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Bridgit Danner’s free eBook, Is Your Brain Inflamed, by going to jjvirgin.com/inflamedbrain.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Only about 10% of the brain is composed of neurons, while the other 90% is made up of glial cells. When glial cells are altered due to trauma, they can react sooner to minor stimuli than they do in a person with a healthy brain. When your brain is inflamed, many systems in your body can be affected. Neuroinflammation can trigger symptoms like brain fog, hormonal issues, trouble sleeping, constipation, mood swings, and more. Dietary shifts that can help include removing sugar and processed foods, alcohol, dairy, and gluten. Next steps include moving on to an Autoimmune Paleo diet, ketogenic diet, and/or incorporating intermittent fasting into your routine.   Episode Play-By-Play [1:11] Introduction to today’s episode  [2:05] Brigit Danner’s career briefing  [3:49] Listener shout-out  [5:04] Want a better quality of sleep while also calming your brain? Try JJ Virgin’s Sleep Candy! [6:10] How Brigit became interested in brain inflammation  [7:30] Is it possible to test for brain inflammation? [8:05] What are glial cells?  [8:38] When glial cells are altered due to stress, they can react sooner to stimuli than they do in a person with a healthy brain. [10:50] How to figure out if neuroinflammation is an issue for you [12:58] What is leaky brain?  [14:06] The effects of alcohol on a leaky brain  [14:43] Symptoms of a leaky brain, and body systems that can be affected  [16:30] What is glial priming?  [17:48] The difference between an inflamed brain and glial priming  [19:24] Can you heal a leaky brain?  [22:00] Some people with an inflamed brain may be more sensitive to certain supplements.  [22:55] How exercise can be helpful  [23:55] Finding the right balance, when it comes to exercise [25:39] Bridgit’s top dietary recommendations [26:57] The benefits of fiber [27:19] Why you need to increase your fiber intake gradually  [29:29] How to get Bridgit’s free eBook, Is Your Brain Inflamed?   [30:15] Supplements that can help with brain inflammation  [30:42] JJ’s top takeaways from today’s episode    Mentioned in this episode: JJ Virgin Sleep Candy Daily Essentials Packets Vitamin D Plus Subscribe to the JJ Virgin Lifestyle Show Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube

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Well Beyond 40 with JJ Virgin is the podcast for women who want to age powerfully and enjoy the best chapter of their lives. It’s YOUR turn now to focus on nutrition, wellness, fitness, mindfulness, and beauty. Refuel your body. Reignite your wellness. Renew your passion. Fall (back) in love with your life, and discover what it means to age powerfully. Every information-packed episode combines cutting-edge science, pearls of wisdom from JJ’s four decades as a health and wellness leader and the world’s leading experts on weight loss, metabolism, menopause, life transitions and much more. We dive deep into topics like cultivating mindfulness, building strong relationships and setting boundaries, and choosing health…in a nutshell, how we can AGE POWERFULLY into this second half of our lives. At Well Beyond 40, we empower women in their 40s, 50s, 60, 70s (and beyond!) to defy stereotypes and say, “It's my time now. It's my turn now. It’s my opportunity to step into my best life!” For four decades, JJ Virgin has helped people lose weight and stop weight regain by eliminating hidden food intolerances and lowering their sugar impact. As a triple-board certified nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer, JJ helps you stay fired up and focused on being your healthiest rockstar self. In addition to hosting Well Beyond 40, JJ is a prominent TV and media personality. She was co-host of TLC’s Freaky Eaters and the on-camera nutritionist for Weight Loss Challenges on Dr. Phil. Over the years, JJ has made numerous appearances on PBS, Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray, Access Hollywood, and the TODAY Show. She also speaks regularly and has shared the stage with notables including Seth Godin, Lisa Nichols, Gary Vaynerchuk, Mark Hyman, Dan Buettner, and Mary Morrissey. JJ is the author of 4 New York Times bestsellers: The Virgin Diet, The Virgin Diet Cookbook, The Sugar Impact Diet, and The Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook. JJ is also the author of Warrior Mom: 7 Secrets to Bold, Brave Resilience. She regularly writes for major blogs and other publications including mindbodygreen and Medium. Visit jjvirgin.com for hundreds of free recipes and resources, plus state-of-the-art programs, products, and plenty of support to help you rev up your metabolism, reignite your wellness, and step powerfully into the second half of your life. Love the Podcast? Here’s what to do: Make My Day & Share Your Thoughts! - Subscribe to the podcast & leave me a review - Text a screenshot to 813-565-2627 - Expect a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Join 55,000+ followers who make this podcast thrive.