Chronic Inflammation and Aging: The Hidden Cause of Disease (and How to Fight It Naturally) - EP 230

In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Samuel Shepherd—an award-winning physicist, inventor, and engineer. After surviving a rare, terminal bone marrow cancer, Samuel used his 50+ years of scientific expertise to trace chronic diseases back to their root cause: free radicals and chronic inflammation. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/chronic-inflammation-and-aging-the-hidden-cause-of-disease-and-how-to-fight-it-naturally-with-samuel-shepherd-episode-230Even better? He developed a patented, natural solution that stops inflammation at the source! 🌿✨What we cover in this episode:A Shocking Diagnosis: Samuel’s personal battle with polycythemia vera and how his thick, "sludge-like" blood put him at immediate risk. The Science of Aging: Why our bodies naturally stop producing vital antioxidant protectors around age 42 for women and 50 for men. Free Radicals 101: A simple breakdown of the Krebs cycle, the mitochondria, and how the highly reactive hydroxyl free radical steals electrons, causing cellular damage. The Truth About Diabetes: How free radicals physically warp insulin proteins, leading directly to insulin resistance. The Power of Astaxanthin: Why Samuel studied the five animals that rarely get cancer and discovered the power of natural, left-handed (glucoside) Astaxanthin. Real Hope for Caregivers: Diane wraps up with a reminder that caregiver health is paramount and encourages listeners to investigate natural ways to manage pain.