Athena Pasley

I have a Bachelor's in Health Occupations, a Bachelor's in Science, and a Master's in Science.
I don't recall ever hearing the term "oxidative stress."
If that term is new to you too, you're not alone.

Oxidative stress is an imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants in your body that leads to cell damage. It plays a role in many conditions like cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and heart disease. Toxins like cigarette smoke and environmental irritants can cause oxidative stress, while foods rich in antioxidants can help reduce it.

Turns out, this is foundational to understanding disease, aging, and metabolism — and nobody taught it to us in school.

📍Comment "Oxidative Stress" and I'll get you the link to join us live August 13th, Thursday for a Zoom series on the biology underneath disease, aging, metabolism, and longevity.
Here's what we're covering first ⬇️

@first Series:
🎙️ DR. JEFF & FRIENDS — Thursdays |
8 PM Eastern / 7 PM Central
🦠 AUGUST 13 — GUT HEALTH: IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT DIGESTION 🎙️ Special Guest: Dr. Jessica Buhler
When most people hear "gut health," they think about bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or indigestion.
But your gut is connected to much more than digestion.
We're going to discuss the relationship between the gut and: 👉 inflammation 👉 immune function 👉 metabolism 👉 hormones 👉 brain health 👉 the gut microbiome 👉 and overall health and wellness
We'll also talk about what happens when that system becomes disrupted — and why improving gut health may be an important starting point when trying to improve the rest of the body.
Your gut isn't simply a tube that processes food.
It may be one of the most important biological ecosystems in your body.
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