Ep 13: The Four Horsemen of the Adrenal Apocalypse - Part 3: The Inflammation Instigator

In Part 3 of the Four Horsemen of the Adrenal Apocalypse series, Dr. Annette dives into one of the most overlooked stressors affecting the adrenal glands: chronic inflammation. From joint pain and gut issues to neuroinflammation, anxiety, autoimmune conditions, and hidden immune stress, this episode explores how inflammation can silently keep the body stuck in a constant stress response. Dr. Annette breaks down the connection between cortisol, chronic inflammation, digestion, immune function, and adrenal dysregulation in a practical and approachable way. You'll also learn: Why inflammation is often happening even when you don't "feel" it How chronic stress and inflammation feed each other The connection between gut health, brain health, and hormone balance Why unresolved inflammation can contribute to fatigue, anxiety, stiffness, and burnout Supportive herbs and nutrients often used for adrenal and inflammatory support Lifestyle tools that help regulate stress hormones and support healing naturally This episode is packed with practical insights to help you become a better detective of your own health and understand what your body may be trying to tell you. If you've been feeling inflamed, exhausted, overstimulated, or stuck in stress mode, this episode is for you.