After receiving my recent blood test results, I was shocked to see how high my inflammation levels had climbed postpartum. 

It made me realize just how much our bodies go through during pregnancy, birth, and recovery—and how important it is to take steps toward healing and wellness in those crucial months after delivery.

Tune in to learn about my inflammation-reducing strategies, postpartum recovery tips, and more!

I talk about: 

07:00 - Blood testing with SiPhox Health (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) and the importance of biomarkers

10:00 - HSCRP and its importance as a cardiovascular and inflammation marker

18:00 - Symptoms of high inflammation

22:00 - Common root causes of elevated HCRP and inflammation

29:00 - Tips for postpartum physical activity to manage inflammationn

36:00 - Strategies to reduce inflammation: diet, exercise, and sleep

38:00 - Physical exercise benefits and my postpartum workout routine

42:00 - Tips on managing sleep with a new baby

44:00 - Biohacking strategies for inflammation - curcumin, Pendulum Akkermansia, fermented cod liver oil, Tiny Health microbiome testing (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY)

49:00 - Sauna therapy and stress management

Questions answered in this episode: 

• Why does inflammation spike postpartum, and what does it mean for your health?
• What is HSCRP, and why is it a crucial marker for inflammation?
• What are the symptoms of high inflammation that you should look out for postpartum?
• How can lifestyle choices like diet and exercise impact inflammation?
• What are some root causes of chronic inflammation in general and postpartum?
• Can physical activity help reduce inflammation, and what exercises are safe postpartum?
• What biohacking supplements are useful for managing inflammation?
• How does a sauna or heat therapy contribute to reducing inflammation?
• How can new moms fit in exercise and self-care with a busy schedule?
• What are practical sleep tips for managing inflammation when sleep is disrupted by a newborn?

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