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title: Perimenopause, Inflammation, and Faith with Dr. Jen Pfleghaar
date: 2026-07-09T16:00:00Z
modified: 2026-07-09T16:00:00Z
permalink: "https://elizabethyarnell.com/perimenopause-inflammation-and-faith-with-dr-jen-pfleghaar/"
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author: Elizabeth
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​ 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