This Is What’s REALLY Causing Inflammation (And How to Fix It) | Dr. Gundry

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Dr. Josh Axe

Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Christianity

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🗓️ 2 June 2025

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

What if inflammation isn’t just a symptom, but the real root of nearly every chronic disease? In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe sits down with bestselling author and cardiologist Dr. Steven Gundry to reveal what’s actually driving inflammation, from leaky gut and mitochondrial dysfunction to hidden environmental triggers. You’ll learn the science behind why your body feels like it’s constantly under attack and how to reverse it naturally. Dr. Gundry shares his top strategies to heal the gut, support mitochondrial health, and calm the immune system using simple tools like vitamin D3, infrared saunas, fermented foods, and more. You’ll Learn: The true root cause of inflammation (and why most people miss it) Why healing your gut is the key to reversing disease How red light, heat therapy & vitamin D restore your energy Foods Dr. Gundry recommends for gut and mitochondrial health This episode was made possible by Sunlighten. Use code AXE to save up to $1,400 on your purchase. Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok Website Follow Dr. Steven Gundry Instagram Facebook X Website ------ Staying healthy in today's world is an upstream battle. Subscribe to Wellness Weekly, your 5-minute dose of sound health advice to help you grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Every Wednesday, you'll get: Holistic health news & life-hacks from a biblical world view Powerful free resources including classes, Q&As, and guides from Dr. Axe The latest episodes of The Dr. Josh Axe Show Submit your questions via voice memo to be featured on the show → speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe ------ Links: Check out Dr. Steven Gundry’s latest book, The Gut-Brain Paradox → https://www.amazon.com/Gut-Brain-Paradox-Improve-Reverse-Microbiome/dp/0062911805 ------ Ads: If you’re ready to restore your energy, support your gut, and age in reverse, go to https://www.sunlighten.com/axe and use code AXE to save $1400 off your purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:18.9	The idea of fighting inflammation bys apply. See little.orgottyk slash LPTV. The idea of fighting inflammation
0:23.0	by eating anti-inflammatory foods is like trying to fight a forest fire with a garden hose.
0:28.9	All disease begins in a leaky gut from intestinal permeability. And our troops down in our gut are
0:36.1	constantly being overwhelmed.
0:38.2	And they're sending literal text messages around our body going,
0:43.9	oh my gosh, we can't hold this hoard back any longer.
0:47.8	They're coming for you.
0:49.5	Heart, be ready.
0:50.8	They're coming for you.
0:51.9	Brain be ready.
0:53.2	Liver be ready. They're coming for you. Brain be ready. Liver be ready. They're coming for you.
0:55.5	Everybody is now wearing a Kevlar vest, carrying an AK-47, and their fingers on the trigger.
1:01.4	Our immune system actually goes, what the heck? They're a bacteria loose in us, and that's a bad thing.
1:06.6	The entire body becomes in flame because of this warning system.
1:13.0	What if I told you that aging isn't just about getting older?
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