179: Body: How Sugar Drives Pain, Inflammation, and Aging… and What to Do About it with Bonnie Flemington

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There is one of two things that happen when you come out of your doctor’s office and are given a diagnosis. You can either, a) blindly follow their suggestions and mindlessly take the prescribed medication for your aches and pain or, b) you can sit back and ask yourself the most empowering question possible:</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“What is it that I can actually do to actively move the needle on my own health?”</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">My guest today, Bonnie Flemington, is a holistic nutritionist and a passionate advocate for the management of osteoarthritis</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">— s</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">he is also someone who has had to deal with this same question for herself. With her years of experience as a holistic nutritionist, Bonnie has</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">so</span></em> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">much practical advice as to how we can decrease inflammation, manage chronic disease, and best of all: do it all from within our own homes while simultaneously managing a busy lifestyle as entrepreneurs or go-getters.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, you will learn Bonnie’s five hacks for decreasing the burden of inflammation in your system, how you can begin to shift your lifestyle and diet to decrease inflammation and pain, her go-to tips for staying on a healthy diet (even if you hate to cook), and the biggest lessons she has learned when it comes to managing a chronic condition and taking control of her health.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[1:12] About today’s episode.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[2:27] Welcoming Bonnie to the podcast!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[2:53] Bonnie shares her background and why she is so uniquely positioned to talk about taking your health into your own hands.</span></p> <p><span st