​ Elizabeth Yarnell explores the intersection of perimenopause, inflammation, and spirituality in healing with Dr. Jen Pfleghaar. Dr. Jen shares her journey through allopathic and integrative medicine and her personal experiences with autoimmune diagnosis and healing. They discuss the power of belief and mindset in overcoming chronic illnesses and the challenges posed by conventional medicine. The episode delves into perimenopause symptoms, root cause medicine, and the risks associated with using birth control for perimenopausal symptoms. They highlight the importance of personalized data, patient advocacy, and the barriers of medical capitalism. Topics like metabolic reset, cycle syncing, and the impact of stable blood sugar on health are covered, including the role of faith and gratitude in reducing inflammation. The Inflammation Investigator: Chronic Illness & Autoimmune

​ Elizabeth Yarnell explores the concepts of autoimmunity and inflammation, emphasizing the importance of identifying personal triggers. Elizabeth introduces her Fight MS with Food project, discussing how lifestyle changes can impact autoimmune conditions. The Inflammation Investigator: Chronic Illness & Autoimmune

​ Elizabeth Yarnell explores the potential of plant stem cells for detoxification and inflammation management together with guest Jennifer Payeur, founder of Nature Provides. Jennifer shares her journey from corporate life to natural healing, driven by personal health crises that led her to discover plant stem cells. The episode delves into the benefits of plant stem cells, their differences from human stem cells, and the historical context of plant stem cell tinctures. Jennifer discusses the use of these tinctures for common health issues, the process of making them, and the importance of aligning with nature for healing. The conversation also covers the combination of plant stem cells with pharmaceuticals and their role in detoxification and inflammation. The Inflammation Investigator: Chronic Illness & Autoimmune

​ Elizabeth Yarnell opens the episode with a recap of previous discussions on chronic inflammation and hypersensitivities. She highlights key takeaways for managing these conditions, emphasizing practical strategies to reduce inflammation. The Inflammation Investigator: Chronic Illness & Autoimmune

​ Elizabeth Yarnell chats with Dr. Tricia Thompson about her transition from emergency to functional medicine, focusing on mitochondria’s role in illnesses linked to mold toxicity. They explore mold prevalence even in dry areas, diagnostic challenges, and overlooked symptoms. Dr. Thompson explains the Visual Contrast Study (VCS) test, genetic markers, and treatment steps like binders. They discuss mold in homes, testing, and MARCONs treatment. The episode highlights mold’s impact on menopausal women and citric acid exposure. The Inflammation Investigator: Chronic Illness & Autoimmune