“Inflammation”, is a word most people don’t think about until they’re confronted with it. In fact, many of us are living with inflammation right now and don’t even know it. Why does this ultimately matter though? Because inflammation is the precursor to disease.   Fortunately, the guest we have with us today is an authority on this very subject.  Author, radio host, health activist, and thought leader in the wellness industry, Dr. Sunil Pai is an expert in Integrative Medicine, and one of the first board-certified MDs in Holistic Integrative Medicine in the United States. In his book, “An Inflammation Nation: The Definitive 10-step Guide to Preventing, Treating and Reversing All Diseases Through Diet, Lifestyle and the Use of Natural Anti-Inflammatories,” he offers evidence-based solutions to defeat this silent adversary. So, for anyone out there currently suffering from chronic inflammation, or trying to prevent it from rearing its ugly head, this is an episode you definitely don’t want to miss! “Let me just get cleaner food. Cleaner didn’t get anybody healthier. It just kind of made us have the bragging right that we were buying something that was more expensive. But at the end of the day, their cholesterol is still the same, their inflammation is still the same, and morbidity and mortality still the same. So organic versus non-organic meats didn’t show anything. So even though we all did that, when I used to be that way, I used to make sure my eggs came from Taos and they did yoga and sung Kumbaya, and then my massaged beef from Japan. And, you know, I was the guy that was just like that, but that didn’t improve anything in terms of the numbers or lowering my risk of diseases going forward.” - Dr. Sunil Pai   What we discuss in this episode: What it means to have inflammation in the body. The difference between acute and chronic inflammation. How inflammation becomes a disease. Common causes of inflammation and how to reduce it. How inflammation can attack specific locations in the body. How a plant-based diet reduces inflammation. The importance of testing for food sensitivities. Dr. Pai’s 10-step approach to reducing inflammation. NSAIDs and the deterioration of the microbiome. How meditation decreases inflammation and strengthens immune function. Resources: Dr. Pai’s website: Sanjevani.net Dr. Pai’s book and supplements: Sanjevani Store   Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good