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In this episode of The Functional Medicine Radio Show, Dr. Carri’s special guests Dr. Stephen Lewis and Janet Lewis talk about reducing inflammation.

Dr. Stephen Lewis and Janet have a long history of helping people achieve their maximum potential. Dr. Stephen Lewis stays current on the latest research pertaining to nutritional supplements and optimal health. Janet Lewis is a Certified Natural Health Consultant with a unique perspective on alternative and complementary nutrition from studying with numerous national leading alternative health experts.

Paramount in their education was their trip to China while studying with traditional Chinese medical doctors. Dr. Stephen Lewis and Janet know the importance of proper nutrition in the healing process and maintenance of the human body. They incorporate the latest medical research into the decisions made while helping people with their nutritional decisions. After seeing a growing public need, they teamed up with Doctor’s Nutrition to offer extremely low cost blood work to determine the most appropriate nutritional products that are only available through a doctor’s office.

Main Questions Asked about Reducing Inflammation:

• What is inflammation?
• Where do cytokines come from?
• How does someone spot food that is non-GMO?
• What are some other ways for us to start reducing inflammation?

Key Points Made by Dr. Stephen and Janet Lewis about Reducing Inflammation:

• Inflammation is not necessarily “bad” – it’s the body’s natural reaction to injury.
• Certain foods will also cause inflammation due to cytokines and can lead to chronic disease.
• There are two major issues that we need to deal with: toxicity in our environment and bodies, and genetically modified foods causing inflammation.
• Soy and corn are the most modified crops in North America and they make up large portions of the average diet.
• Wheat and gluten sensitivity are major causes of chronic disease and inflammation.
• In the US non-GMO food is typically labeled USDA Certified Organic.
• In Canada non-GMO food is much harder to spot – a label that says “organic” can still contain GMO foods.
• Digestive enzymes and probiotics will help your GI tract heal.
• Filtered water, more rest, and a sense of humor can help with reducing inflammation.
• One way to tell if you’re suffering from inflammation is from your bowel movements, you should eliminate 20-30 minutes after each meal.
• Stick with the probiotics, it takes time to heal the damage done by inflammation. Many problems go away when you feed your body properly and detoxify your body.
• America is the sickest developed nation in the world.
• Increase nutrients, decrease toxins, repair the gut leakiness and replace that with friendly digestive enzymes.

Resources Mentioned for Reducing Inflammation:

Dr. Stephen and Janet Lewis’ website

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