When I had my first surgery at 24 years old, my stomach was swollen shut. While it seems obvious anyone with GI issues should pay attention to what you eat, anyone with an AUTOIMMUNE disease should avoid inflammatory foods as well because All disease begins with inflammation.
TL;DR — Quick Summary
Lifestyle Factors like Poor diet, lack of exercise, chronic stress, Autoimmune Disorders: Conditions where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues, such as rheumatoid arthritis, crohns, hashimotos, sjorgrens Chronic inflammation is linked to many diseases, including heart disease.
What You’ll Learn
- Conditions where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues, such as rheumatoid arthritis, crohns, hashimotos
- While it seems obvious anyone with GI issues should pay attention to what you eat
- Inflammation can also arise out of exposure to harmful substances like inhaling toxic chemicals or immune reactions (like allergies)
- If you have the gift of good health (praise the good lord
- The symptom was inflammation so they cut a second hole in the bottom of my stomach to relieve the pressure
Lifestyle Factors like Poor diet, lack of exercise, chronic stress, Autoimmune Disorders: Conditions where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues, such as rheumatoid arthritis, crohns, hashimotos, sjorgrens Chronic inflammation is linked to many diseases, including heart disease.
What Stood Out in This Conversation
When I had my first surgery at 24 years old, my stomach was swollen shut. Im glad I don’t remember his name because I can’t think of any doctor at that level that would lack such critical thinking skills as to say such a thing. I’ve had 8 GI doctors over the years, 3 that were truly my consistent day to day doctors.
What This Episode Means in Practice
Faith-Rooted Reflection
If you have the gift of good health (praise the good lord for that), but inflammatory foods and things in our daily environment are still affecting you, regardless of your absence of symptoms. The symptom was inflammation so they cut a second hole in the bottom of my stomach to relieve the pressure from the original, God-made exit we all have that, in my case was completely blocked by inflammation.
For more from the Becoming Natural library, you may also find Inflammation, Food Triggers & Hidden Stressors and Inflammatory foods to avoid helpful.
FAQ
What does this episode explain about the body?
While acute (meaning immediate)inflammation is crucial for healing and recovery, chronic inflammation can lead to a variety of chronic inflammatory diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and autoimmune conditions.
What's a realistic first step from this episode?
While it seems obvious anyone with GI issues should pay attention to what you eat, anyone with an AUTOIMMUNE disease should avoid inflammatory foods as well because All disease begins with inflammation.
What personal moment stood out in this conversation?
When I had my first surgery at 24 years old, my stomach was swollen shut.
Where does faith enter this discussion?
If you have the gift of good health (praise the good lord for that), but inflammatory foods and things in our daily environment are still affecting you, regardless of your absence of symptoms.
What else is worth remembering from this episode?
If you have Crohns Disease and your Gi tract is chronically inflamed, that means that, more than likely, the inflammation in your intestine is preventing the absorption of proper vitamins and nutrients in your gut and you can become malnourished over time.
Final Encouragement
While it seems obvious anyone with GI issues should pay attention to what you eat, anyone with an AUTOIMMUNE disease should avoid inflammatory foods as well because All disease begins with inflammation. One faithful step can still count this week.
