Chapter 6 - Body Chemistry Repair Guide Part 1c

Conversations About Everyday Pain

Episode Summary

In this episode, we dive into the concept of “garbage” in our body-machine and how it influences inflammation, pain, and overall health. Building on the Rube Goldberg analogy introduced last time, we explore two types of garbage: the Big Three (sugar, processed foods, caffeine) and the Sneaky Three (food sensitivities, chemical sensitivities, and environmental allergies). Learn how these burdens impact your body and what steps you can take to identify and manage them.

Key Topics Covered

· The Big Three:

o Sugar: Includes alcohol, simple carbs, and dairy

o Processed Foods: A major source of saturated fats contributing to systemic inflammation.

o Caffeine: A double-edged sword; its impact varies based on genetics but can disrupt sugar metabolism and increase inflammation.

· The Sneaky Three:

o Food Sensitivities: Symptoms include bloating, headaches, and nausea.

o Chemical Sensitivities: Common triggers are cleaning products and artificial additives.

o Environmental Allergies: Dust, pollen, and pollutants can lead to fatigue, congestion, and more.

· Epigenetics and Inflammation:

o Your genetic makeup and environmental factors interact to influence garbage burden and inflammation levels.

o Lifestyle factors like stress, nutrition, and exercise can help regulate gene expression and reduce incoming garbage.

· Garbage Management:

o Recognizing and reducing your exposure to these burdens is key to controlling pain and inflammation.

o Younger bodies handle garbage better, but cumulative stress makes management critical as we age.

Conversation Starter: Did one of the Big Three or Sneaky Three resonate with your experiences? Have you ever noticed a connection between your diet, environment, or habits and bouts of pain or inflammation? Share your thoughts and join the conversation on Substack!

Keywords: Inflammation triggers, sugar and pain, processed foods, caffeine sensitivity, food sensitivities, chemical sensitivities, epigenetics and health, managing pain naturally, garbage-in garbage-out health.

#BodyChemistry #InflammationTriggers #PainManagement #Epigenetics #FunctionalMedicine #HealthyLiving

Links & Resources

• Join Better Pain Coping on Substack: For your free yearlong subscription use: dryalingliou.stubstack.com/listener
• Bonus Content & Illustrations: Access exclusive material on Substack to deepen your understanding of the concepts discussed.

Preview to Next Episode

In the next episode, we’ll explore what to do with your garbage once you identify it and introduce the concept of the “garbage journeys” through your body-machine. Tune in to learn actionable steps to balance your body chemistry!

From the book series: The Everyday Pain Guide

• Volume 1: Put Out the Fire

• Volume 2: Fix the Fire Damage