Germ Theory and Chronic Inflammation
It turns out 95% of bacteria are super healthy for us and reducing inflammation can help reverse some weight gain. How is this related to germ theory and metaflammation? Regan does a deep dive on why inflammation does what it does to the body, how we can reduce inflammation, and what lead absorption can do to the liver. Key Takeaways: [1:36] New research shows our health is very dependent on bacteria. But what about germ theory? [2:18] The loss of bacteria is leading to more systemic inflammation which is causing a host of other diseases. [3:20] The link between inflammation and metabolic syndrome. [4:06] ~ 70% of the US population is obese or overweight. Reducing inflammation can help reverse some weight gain. [4:43] 70% of diseases result from chronic conditions emerging from low-grade systemic inflammation. [6:04] How is our sedentary lifestyle contributing to inflammation? [6:26] What's causing the link between weight gain and inflammation? [7:17] Eating too many refined carbohydrates or too many sugars? Well, that sugar that’s not used as an energy source will get converted into a fat cell. [7:33] There is a direct link between the obesity epidemic and too much inflammation. Which tests can you take to measure that? [8:30] One of the biggest issues triggered by inflammation is intestinal permeability or leaky gut. How can a leaky gut cause a host defense reaction? [9:44] We are so pro on you getting some type of food sensitivity test to see what foods may be causing a host reaction in your body. [10:00] Inflammation - The good and the bad. [11:19] The pharma industry has not done anything as far as reduction in heart disease. [11:35] Certain deficiencies in micronutrients include folate, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Zinc and Magnesium. [12:48] Look at your finger nails, if you’ve got little white dots on your fingernails, there’s a good chance you’ve got a zinc deficiency. [13:30] Western diets are void in a lot of these essential vitamins and minerals. [14:40] There are some really good foods you can eat to reverse inflammation. Just Google #fatbomb. [16:10] Inflammation and diabetes. [16:39] Inflammation begins in the fat cells. As the fat mass expands, inflammation increases. [18:20] How does this inflammation cause insulin resistance? Cytokines! [19:13] What is Leptin resistance? How can inflammation prevent leptin from telling your brain you’re full? [20:44] Leptin resistance is linked in with insulin resistance which is linked in with too much inflammation. [21:05] Start focusing on how your body feels when you eat. [21:38] One thing to measure if you’re looking at decreasing inflammation: Lipopolysaccharides. [21:47] What is zonulin? What happens with too high levels of zonulin? [22:54] Harmful bacteria are a major cause of excess levels of zonulin. [23:18] What are some major foods that can cause zonulin levels to rise? [24:21] Some main things to check up on: look at balancing vitamin & mineral deficiencies, oxidative stress damage, detoxification abilities, bacterial overgrowth, & vascular system. [25:08] What lifestyle changes and actions can help reduce chronic inflammation? [26:49] Foods that will help decrease inflammation: avocados, walnuts, organic leafy greens, apples, garlic, turmeric, cumin, cabbage. [30:36] Let's get rid of the heavy metals like lead. The lead toxicity ruined Flint, Michigan residence’ health. [33:15] In children, 50% of ingested lead is absorbed into the blood, in adults only about 25% gets into the blood. [34:56] Getting lead in your body is one of the major causes of inflammation and chronic disease. [35:23] Inflammation goes far beyond just arthritis and joint pain. Mentioned in This Episode: Go Wellness regan@gowellness.com Michael More