Maurer's Wellness Center

06/03/2026

A Dr Jaffe interview with Jen Pfleghaar on inflammation.

Dr. Jaffe recently joined Dr. Jen Pfleghaar on the Integrative Health Podcast to unpack a powerful shift in perspective: inflammation isn’t a disease to suppress, but a sign that the body’s repair systems are overloaded or impaired.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:
• Why chronic inflammation is often a “repair problem,” not a root cause
• How chronic stress and elevated cortisol can disrupt immune balance and contribute to autoimmunity
• The role of environmental toxins, lifestyle habits, and unresolved trauma in driving chronic illness
• Why simplifying your environment can support the body’s natural healing capacity

Watch the full episode here: Why Inflammation Is a Repair Problem, Not a Disease: https://drtalks.com/videos/why-inflammation-is-a-repair-problem-not-a-disease

06/03/2026

An electrolyte drink you make in your kitchen.

06/03/2026

Some dietary tips from a different source

06/03/2026

Some new ideas on how to get enough of a critical mineral.

06/03/2026

Suggestions from Dr. Jaffe

05/30/2026

A couple of very good suggestions.

For most people living modern lives, the answer is high alert. And that chronic low-grade inflammation is the thread connecting nearly every disease we're seeing explode right now — heart disease, diabetes, depression, autoimmunity, Alzheimer's.

But you can flip the script. Here's how:
Prioritize sleep: Even one night of poor sleep measurably increases inflammatory markers. Aim for 7–9 hours, keep a consistent sleep schedule, and get off screens an hour before bed.

Let food be your first medicine. Processed oils, refined sugar, and ultra-processed food are gasoline on the inflammatory fire. Swap in omega-3s, polyphenol-rich plants, and fermented foods to actively cool the system down.

Take stress seriously. Elevated cortisol directly suppresses immune regulation. Build in daily decompression: walks, journaling, breathwork, real rest.

Move your body every day. Exercise acts like a natural anti-inflammatory drug. You don't need an hour at the gym — a 20–30 minute walk has measurable effects on cytokine levels.

Feed your gut microbiome. A disrupted gut sends pro-inflammatory signals upstream. Eat 30+ different plant foods per week, add fermented foods like sauerkraut or kefir, and cut back on the stuff that wrecks microbial diversity — antibiotics, artificial sweeteners, processed food.

The shift doesn't have to be dramatic. It just has to be consistent. Your biology is waiting for better signals. Start sending them.

05/28/2026

Some serious suggestions on how to slow aging from Dr. Hyman

05/28/2026

Just Facts: Some details on how alcohol affects your body.