The Hidden Fire in Your Body, and the Foods That Extinguish It

In this episode, we dive into a topic most people completely overlook — inflammation — and why it acts like a slow-burning fire inside your body.To make it simple, I use a city metaphor to explain what’s going on.Your heart is like city hall.Your brain is the control tower.And your immune system? That’s your emergency response crew.Now here’s the catch…When something goes wrong — like a cut, an infection, or a virus — your immune system should show up. That’s acute inflammation, and it’s a good thing.But when that emergency crew never leaves — when the sirens are blaring every single day — that turns into chronic inflammation.And that’s when things start to go sideways: heart disease, Alzheimer’s, autoimmune problems, even cancer.A lot of this comes down to everyday choices — things as simple as eating sugar can keep that fire burning without you even realizing it.In the episode, I walk you through how this happens and, more importantly, which foods help cool the fire down so your body can finally start healing.Give it a listen — once you understand this, it completely changes the way you look at your daily habits.Here is the link to the Substack article: https://drlauriemarbas.substack.com/p/the-hidden-fire-in-your-body-andA Big Thank You To Our Sponsors: If you want the best supplement to help you on your plant-based journey, you have to try Complement: https://lovecomplement.com/?aff=62If you are over the age of 50 and want to improve your body composition, build lean muscle (combat sarcopenia), build stronger bones (to combat osteoporosis), and you want to feel your best, I highly recommend exploring the life-changing coaching offered at https://www.fitvegancoaching.com/ Their personalized, whole-food, plant-based approach helped me lose 7% body fat, gain lean muscle, and even improve my running time—all while feeling energized and healthy. Get full access to The Habit Healers at drlauriemarbas.substack.com/subscribe

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Welcome to The Habit Healers Podcast—where transformation starts with a single habit. Hosted by Dr. Laurie Marbas, this podcast is for anyone ready to break free from chronic health struggles, rewire their habits, and create lasting healing. Through powerful stories, science-backed strategies, and real-world tools, we dive deep into the micro shifts that lead to massive health transformations. You’ll learn how to heal beyond prescriptions—how to nourish your body, reprogram your mind, and build the habits that make vibrant health effortless. Whether you’re looking to reverse disease, boost energy, or finally make health a way of life, this podcast will show you how. Because true healing isn’t about willpower—it’s about design. And you’re always just one healing habit away. drlauriemarbas.substack.com