Why Inflammation Is A Repair Problem, Not A Disease

What if inflammation and autoimmune conditions aren’t problems to suppress, but signals that the body is struggling to repair? In this episode, Dr. Jen sits down with Dr. J. Russell Jaffe, a pioneer in integrative medicine, to explore a fundamentally different lens on chronic illness. Drawing from decades of experience in molecular biology and clinical diagnostics, Dr. Jaffe explains why inflammation reflects a “repair deficit,” how chronic stress and elevated cortisol disrupt immune function, and why modern medicine often misses the deeper drivers of disease. The conversation also dives into environmental toxins, emotional trauma, and lifestyle patterns that quietly overwhelm the body, and how returning to simplicity, nature, and mindful living can restore resilience, vitality, and long-term health.Dr. J. Russell Jaffe, MD, PhD, CCN, is a pioneer in integrative medicine with over 40 years of experience in molecular biology and clinical diagnostics. After serving on the senior staff of the NIH and becoming board-certified in Clinical and Chemical Pathology, he shifted his focus toward root-cause, patient-centered care. As the founder of PERQUE Integrative Health and ELISA/ACT Biotechnologies, Dr. Jaffe has authored nearly 100 scientific articles and developed predictive biomarkers to identify underlying contributors to chronic illness. He is widely recognized for his philosophy of “Nature’s pHarmacy,” emphasizing alkaline nutrition, immune repair, and sustainable wellness.Website: https://www.drrusselljaffe.comPERQUE Integrative Health: https://www.perque.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrRussellJaffeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrRussellJaffePODCAST: Thank you for listening please subscribe and share! Shop supplements: https://healthybydrjen.shop/CHECK OUT a list of my Favorite products here: https://www.healthybydrjen.com/drjenfavoritesFOLLOW ME:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativedrmom/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/integrativedrmomYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@integrativedrmomFTC: Some links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product through one of them, I will receive a commission (at no additional cost to you).  I truly appreciate your support of my channel. Thank you for watching! Video is not sponsored.DISCLAIMER: This podcast does not contain any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment advice. Content provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only.  For any medical or health related advice, please consult with a physician or other healthcare professionals. Further, information about specific products or treatments within this podcast are not to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.