Chronic Inflammation, Leaky Gut, and Skin Symptoms

What if your bloating, fatigue, headaches, brain fog, and skin flare-ups were actually early warning signs of chronic inflammation?In this episode of The Functional Aesthetician Podcast, Samantha Dench sits down with naturopathic doctor Elizabeth Yarnell to break down what inflammation really is, how it shows up in the body and skin, and why most people miss the signals until symptoms become impossible to ignore.Elizabeth shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at age 29, losing vision in one eye, and being told her condition would only worsen. That diagnosis pushed her to explore the powerful connection between food, inflammation, and autoimmune disease, ultimately transforming her health and her career.Together, Samantha and Elizabeth discuss the difference between acute vs. chronic inflammation, how inflammation shows up in the skin, gut, and brain, and the hidden triggers that may be keeping your body stuck in an inflammatory cycle.If you’ve ever wondered why symptoms like bloating, acne, fatigue, joint pain, or brain fog keep showing up, this episode will help you connect the dots.In this Episode, You’ll Learn:What chronic inflammation actually is (and why it's often misunderstood)The difference between acute inflammation vs chronic inflammationHow inflammation shows up in the skin, gut, brain, and jointsThe connection between leaky gut and chronic inflammationHidden inflammatory triggers in foods and everyday productsWhy symptoms like bloating, headaches, fatigue, and acne shouldn’t be ignoredSimple first steps to begin reducing inflammation naturally➡️ Connect with ElizabethWebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedINListen to Elizabeth's PodcastTake her Inflammation Quiz