Is Inflammation Holding You Back? How Women Can Beat Chronic Inflammation for Good

Is Inflammation Holding You Back? How Women Can Beat Chronic Inflammation for Good

Is Inflammation Holding You Back? How Women Can Beat Chronic Inflammation for GoodDr. Anna Sattah
Published on: 13/05/2025

Chronic inflammation is a condition that many people face today, but did you know that women are particularly more susceptible to it than men? Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury or infection, but chronic inflammation from things like poor diet, lack of sleep, stress, and poor detoxification can wreak havoc on overall health. For women, this can translate into a wide range of symptoms, from joint pain to digestive issues and even mood imbalances.

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Leaky Gut Explained: How Fixing Leak Gut Can Transform Your Brain and Body

Leaky Gut Explained: How Fixing Leak Gut Can Transform Your Brain and Body

Leaky Gut Explained: How Fixing Leak Gut Can Transform Your Brain and BodyDr. Anna Sattah
Published on: 07/03/2025

As an ICU doc, I spent years treating patients at their most critical moments — heart attacks, strokes, sepsis — focusing on stabilizing the immediate crisis. But over time, I began to wonder: what if we could intervene long before these emergencies happened? What about the years of silent inflammation, autoimmunity, and imbalances that quietly laid the groundwork for these acute events? That question led me to functional medicine — shifting from managing symptoms to uncovering and addressing the root causes of chronic disease. One of the most overlooked yet impactful root causes I’ve seen in my practice? Leaky gut.

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Rusting from Within: How Oxidative Stress Accelerates Aging and What You Can Do About It

Rusting from Within: How Oxidative Stress Accelerates Aging and What You Can Do About It

Rusting from Within: How Oxidative Stress Accelerates Aging and What You Can Do About ItDr. Anna Sattah
Published on: 12/12/2024

Aging is an inevitable process, but there is a big difference between chronological age and biological age. Looking “young for your age” is not just a concept in makeup ads, it also happens at a cellular level. How we age—and the speed at which our bodies deteriorate— is by no means predetermined. It can be influenced by many factors that you can modify, including oxidative stress. Oxidative stress plays a key role in the development of chronic diseases and the breakdown of cells, leading to visible signs of aging such as wrinkles, cognitive decline, and vision changes. But there are strategies we can employ to reduce oxidative damage, slow aging, and support overall cellular health. Keep reading to dive into the root causes of oxidative stress, how it accelerates aging, and our top strategies to mitigate it.

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Insights to a Healthy, Happy Liver: An ICU Physician’s Perspective

Insights to a Healthy, Happy Liver: An ICU Physician’s Perspective

Insights to a Healthy, Happy Liver: An ICU Physician’s PerspectiveDr. Anna Sattah
Published on: 09/12/2024

As an ICU physician turned functional medicine practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand the effects of poor liver health—not just in critical illness but in the chronic conditions that often land people in acute care. The liver’s importance goes far beyond detoxification; it’s a linchpin of digestion, immunity, metabolism, and energy. Neglecting it isn’t just about risking disease—it’s about diminishing your daily quality of life. Let’s explore how to give this vital organ the respect and care it deserves, so we can work toward preventing chronic disease and fostering long-term resilience.

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