Resolving Inflammation with Botanicals, Nutrients, and Lifestyle Changes

Today we’re talking with Dr. Lexi Loch about Inflammation. Inflammation can be life-saving and also life-threatening. The acute inflammatory response helps the body heal, defend, and repair. However, when inflammation persists without resolution, chronic inflammation ensues. Chronic inflammation is one of the biggest contributors to chronic health conditions. Prioritizing lifestyle and nutrition changes can make a huge impact, along with targeted supplementation. Curcumin with turmeric essential oil has been shown to modulate almost every inflammatory pathway in the body, while also promoting resolution of inflammation. Boswellia excels at modulating inflammation from the 5-LOX pathway, which can translate to reductions in lung, gastrointestinal, and joint inflammation. Omega-3 fatty acids are precursors to compounds called specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs), like resolvins and protectins, that help resolve inflammation. Dr. Lexi Loch, ND received her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine, where she graduated with highest honors. In addition to her practice, she is a medical writer and editor, researcher, educator, and patient advocate. Her articles have been published in various natural health periodicals and reference books. Prior to her education as a physician, Dr. Loch worked in veterinary medicine as a certified veterinary technician. She is also an accomplished athlete, playing collegiate volleyball and participating in overseas tournaments, an avid snowboarder, and has been world-ranked in downhill longboarding.  Related Content: Pain Relief: Beyond NSAIDs - https://todayspractitioner.com/pain-management/pain-relief-beyond-nsaids/ Curcumin and Turmerones: A Powerful Natural Medicine Explained - https://todayspractitioner.com/botanical-medicine/curcumin-and-turmerones-a-powerful-natural-medicine-explained/ Boswellia for Pain: 3 Supporting Studies - https://todayspractitioner.com/botanical-medicine/boswellia-for-pain-3-supporting-studies/  Thanks for listening in. I hope you found today’s episode interesting and came away with a few insights you can apply to your practice. If you want to go deeper on this topic or anything else, please visit https://todayspractitioner.com and consider registering for our weekly newsletter as well. Thanks again and I hope you’ll join us next time.