For full show notes go to https://marandabower.com/the-effects-of-inflammation-in-postpartum-podcast-ep14/The topic of inflammation is one that I am incredibly passionate about. It is a work of science that is continually growing at really fast rates. What I'm going to be sharing with you about inflammation is very applicable not just to postpartum, but to women and men and people everywhere. Inflammation is the cause of disease, dysfunction, and so many other critical body function mishaps, both minute and ginormous. That being said, not all inflammation is bad! There are two main types of inflammation, acute inflammation, and chronic inflammation. Both serve important purposes in our bodies that are very different and we are about to deep dive into all of this information and the effects of different inflammation in your bodies, especially during postpartum, in this episode!In this episode, I’m sharing with you:InflammationAcute inflammation vs. chronic inflammationAcute Inflammation is meant to protect usChronic Inflammation can become toxic to our bodiesWhy Chronic Inflammation occursWays chronic inflammation presents itself in postpartum frequentlyWithout proper support in postpartum, natural acute inflammation can quickly turn chronicGut Health & Inflammation - Back to some anatomy basicsThe food we are using to fuel our bodies contributes to our gut healthGut-Inflammation Connection is KEY Without gut inflammation, most would NOT have brain inflammationThe relationship between gut health, inflammation, & mental healthInflammation is a trigger to depression, not the other way aroundThis common occurrence in Mom’sPostpartum depression, and why therapy only seems to do so muchAnother side to depression that isn’t being addressedThe need for a whole-body approach to wellness and healingInflammation in infants brain development due to Mother’s inflammationThe myth of your baby not being affected by inflammation & depressionThe potential link between ADHD in children and depression during pregnancyEffects this has on communitiesWhen Mother’s aren’t well, they aren’t able to contribute like they want toCaring for the mother is also impacting their children and their childrenThis is a generational problemCarbs, the difference between empty carbs and good carbsThe body needs & loves carbs- If you'd like to work with me, or need support, reach out here!        https://marandabower.com/contact/-Purchase my Nutrition Program  https://marandabower.com/nutrition/-Get on the waitlist for The Postpartum Nutrition Certification Programhttps://marandabower.com/certification/Where to find me:Apply here to work 1:1 with me here >>>https://marandabower.com/contact/Email: hello@marandabower.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/postpartummarandaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/postpartummaranda/Website:https://marandabower.com/