EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 16 MIN
Episode 17: The Midlife Inflammation Loop: Why So Many Symptoms Show Up in Your 40s
from YOU in Balance · host Jen Alsman, FDN-P, Owner of Younique Balance
Episode 17: The Midlife Inflammation Loop: Why So Many Symptoms Show Up in Your 40sMany women in their 40s start noticing symptoms that feel unrelated — joint stiffness, digestive changes, brain fog, sleep disruption, and stubborn weight gain.In this episode, Jen explains how chronic low-grade inflammation can connect these symptoms and why it often increases during midlife.You’ll learn:The difference between acute and chronic inflammationSigns your body may be dealing with systemic inflammationWhy inflammation often rises in your 40sThe role of blood sugar, gut health, stress, and sleepFoods and habits that help lower inflammation naturallyWhen functional testing may help uncover deeper root causesIf this episode helped you start connecting the dots in your health but you’re still looking for answers, personalized support may help.Learn more about working with Jen at www.youniquebalancehc.com or connect on Instagram @youniquebalancehc.If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a new episode.
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