The Inflammation Investigator: Chronic Illness & Autoimmune

Elizabeth Yarnell opens this episode by sharing her personal journey with inflammation and reiterating the podcast's mission to uncover hidden triggers of chronic inflammation and autoimmune conditions. She provides a recap of the previous episode's focus on inflammation symptoms before delving into the terminology, specifically the suffix "-itis," which indicates inflammation. Elizabeth compares...

Elizabeth Yarnell is joined by health coach Adrienne Scharli, who shares her journey with multiple sclerosis, detailing her symptoms, diagnosis, and subsequent episodes. The discussion includes the impact of drug company influences and the effects of steroid treatments. Adrienne shares her experiences with nutritional management of MS, referencing Dr. Terry Walls' protocol, and discusses her four...

Elizabeth Yarnell shares a personal story about how a seemingly harmless food, parsnips, triggered inflammation that led to an MS attack. This experience underscores the importance of identifying and understanding individual inflammation triggers. Elizabeth discusses her recovery process, highlighting natural remedies and strategies to manage MS progression. The episode concludes with insights on...

Many parents of children with autism or developmental delays feel stuck between conflicting advice. One provider focuses on behavior, another suggests waiting, and meanwhile the daily struggles with sleep, digestion, picky eating, emotional regulation, and learning continue. In this conversation, Amber Brooks shares why inflammation and gut health often show up alongside developmental concerns. Sh...

Elizabeth Yarnell delves into common myths surrounding autoimmunity, challenging conventional beliefs and shedding light on misconceptions. The episode explores the concept of neuroplasticity and its role in brain development, emphasizing its significance in managing autoimmune conditions.

Elizabeth Yarnell welcomes Dr. Neetu Sharma, a kidney health expert, to explore the intersection of metabolic health and autoimmune conditions. Dr. Sharma shares her holistic approach to managing metabolic functions and their impact on chronic diseases, including kidney disease. The discussion covers the role of metabolic syndrome in autoimmune conditions, cardiovascular complications, and the use...

This episode looks at the brain lesions, or scars, that represent a diagnosis of MS. The episode delves into Elizabeth's personal journey of consulting specialists, dealing with side effects, and the emotional impact of such a diagnosis. She discusses the use of disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) and the decision to reject the bleak prognosis from conventional medicine. This leads to an exploratio...

Elizabeth Yarnell welcomes Bonnie Ryckova, who shares insights on body alignment and inflammation. They focus on myofascial release, body strain, and biomechanics. The discussion delves into how misalignment contributes to inflammation and the role of fascia in the body as well as myofascial release therapy. Practical advice is shared on fascia visualization, release practices, and breathing techn...

Elizabeth Yarnell delves into the critical role of myelin sheaths in multiple sclerosis (MS), discussing how their damage and repair affect the disease. The episode explores the correlation between the location of plaques in the nervous system and the resulting symptoms in MS patients.

Elizabeth Yarnell welcomes health coach Deepak Saini, who shares the emotional and lifestyle changes that work to transform his clients from being stuck to surging forward in life. They discuss the importance of integrating mobility and flexibility in health programs, and Saini's TIME methodology. The conversation addresses the challenges clients face in integrating emotional with physical health....

Elizabeth Yarnell delves into Multiple Sclerosis, beginning with a personal journey of vision loss leading to an MS diagnosis. The episode explores the differentiation of MS from other conditions and advances in diagnosis, from historical practices to the use of MRI technology. Elizabeth discusses the role of spinal taps in gaining insights into the disease and shares recovery experiences.

Elizabeth Yarnell welcomes Dr. Jenny Tufenkian to discuss chronic fatigue, highlighting the challenges of misdiagnosis and misogyny in medical treatment. Dr. Tufenkian shares her personal journey with MECFS and Long COVID, revealing the five root causes of chronic fatigue and the limitations of conventional medicine. They explore the role of the subconscious mind, alternative lab tests, and antivi...

Elizabeth Yarnell introduces Travis's case (not his real name), detailing the teenager's journey from experiencing serious MS symptoms to successfully implementing dietary therapy to successfully managing the inflammation and thriving.

Elizabeth Yarnell is joined by Divya Gupta to explore the gallbladder-thyroid-inflammation connection. The conversation covers the main triggers of Hashimoto's, stress's impact on inflammation, and the importance of a comprehensive approach to managing these conditions. They also discuss the role of functional thyroid nutritionists and lab tests, challenging conventional medical advice with person...

Elizabeth Yarnell unpacks the physiology of autoimmune conditions and the conventional understanding of chronic inflammation's impact. She examines pharmaceutical and non-medication-based interventions for managing MS, highlighting the challenges in identifying inflammation triggers and available resources. The episode introduces a paradigm shift in the way we understand chronic inflammation and a...

Elizabeth Yarnell is joined by Erin Lockwood to discuss breast implant illness. Erin shares her personal journey, detailing her experiences with breast implants and the subsequent health issues she faced. She outlines the timeline of her symptoms and her eventual realization of their cause, leading to her decision to undergo surgery for implant removal. Erin provides insights, advice, and resource...

Elizabeth Yarnell connects the dots between the symptoms of disease that we experience and the inflammation beneath.

Elizabeth Yarnell welcomes Dr. Susan Fox to discuss how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views and addresses inflammation. Dr. Fox introduces DIY acupuncture therapy for improving reproductive health — both for egg retrieval for IVF as well as for natural conception and successful gestation. The episode explores the intersection of fertility, autoimmune diseases, and integrative medicine, emphas...

Elizabeth Yarnell surveys the global impact of chronic inflammatory diseases, presenting compelling statistics illustrating the rise of autoimmune disease in recent years. A historical perspective encourages listeners to rethink autoimmunity.

Elizabeth Yarnell welcomes Samantha Dench to discuss the intricate connections between inflammation, gut health, and skin conditions. Samantha sheds light on how diet impacts skin and identifies triggers and treatments for skin inflammation. They discuss the challenges faced in conventional dermatology, highlighting inflammatory foods that affect skin health. The conversation covers skincare durin...

Elizabeth Yarnell focuses on multiple sclerosis, classifying it among other autoimmune conditions and discussing the differences between acute and chronic inflammation. The episode looks at the cellular responses involved in chronic inflammation and autoimmunity, offering insights into the underlying logic of chronic inflammation.

Elizabeth Yarnell introduces Kevin Ellis, better known as the Bone Coach, who shares his journey and the formation of the Bone Coach community. They delve into understanding how inflammation affects bone health, discussing aspects like density, quality, and turnover, and explore how celiac disease affects bone health. Misconceptions about bone health, peak bone mass, and the importance of exercise...

Elizabeth Yarnell reveals details of her personal journey with multiple sclerosis, from initial symptoms to diagnosis, offering insights into living with this autoimmune condition. She provides an overview of multiple sclerosis and explores disease-modifying therapies, evaluating pharmaceutical options for Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS) and their potential side effects.

Elizabeth Yarnell introduces Dr. Eric Osansky, to discuss the differences between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, the symptoms and triggers of the inflammation in thyroid issues, and how to recognize thyroid problems. They compare traditional and natural treatment approaches, including the long-term use of thyroid hormone replacement. The episode emphasizes the importance of thyroid health for...

Elizabeth Yarnell explains this podcast's purpose of exploring hidden triggers of chronic inflammation and autoimmune conditions. She emphasizes the necessity of needing to take personal action in order to make meaningful lifestyle adjustments when dealing with chronic symptoms or autoimmunity. But even the littlest change can bring new hope for a pain-free life.