S1 E5: Inflammation - Why It Exists, and When It Becomes a Problem

Inflammation is often treated as something to eliminate... but it’s actually an essential part of how the body heals, protects, and recovers. In this episode of Root + Nourish, we break down what inflammation really is, why short-term inflammation is necessary for survival, and how it becomes a problem only when it stays elevated for too long. We explore the connection between inflammation, stress, digestion, and immune function, explain why symptoms often show up before disease, and discuss why reducing inflammation is about support rather than suppression. This episode reframes inflammation as information and offers a more grounded way to understand what the body is responding to.