Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the complex world of inflammation, exploring its critical role in fertility, reproductive health, and overall well-being. Through personal experience and medical expertise, she breaks down the science behind inflammation, its effects on the body, and practical strategies for reducing its impact on fertility. Key Topics: 1. The Inflammation Spectrum - Acute vs. Chronic Inflammation - Immune System Activation - Progression to Autoimmune Conditions 2. Inflammation's Impact on Reproductive Health - Hormonal Disruption - Ovulation and Implantation Challenges - Reproductive Disorder Connections 3. Gut Health and Inflammation - Dietary Influences on Inflammation - Gut Microbiome and Fertility - Insulin Resistance and Inflammatory Responses 4. Practical Strategies for Reducing Inflammation - Nutrition and Diet Modifications - Stress Management Techniques - Environmental Toxin Reduction Pre-order Dr. Crawford's debut book, The Fertility Formula, now! ⁠ ⁠ Want to receive my weekly newsletter? Sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive updates, Q&A, special content, and freebies If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Tuesday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@nataliecrawfordmd,⁠⁠⁠⁠ check out Natalie’s YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD⁠⁠⁠⁠, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Fora Fertility. Join the Learn at Pinnacle app ⁠to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode! This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network! Learn more about Pinnacle at ------------------------------ Fertility doctor, Natalie Crawford, MD is a double board certified OBGYN and REI, and co-founder of Fora Fertility, a boutique fertility practice in Austin, Texas. She is the author of The Fertility Formula, on presale now! COME SAY HI!!! Blog: Instagram: TikTok: @nataliecrawfordmd Twitter: Facebook: Email: hello@ THE FERTILITY FORMULA: Pre-order now! FORA FERTILITY: 715 W 34th Street, Austin, TX 78705 To become a patient: email info@ or call 512-956-5006 Listen to the AS A WOMAN PODCAST here: ITUNES: SPOTIFY: ---------- #fertility #fertilitydoctor #nataliecrawfordmd #doctor #asawoman Sharing fertility facts to educate women about trying to conceive, getting pregnant, ovulation, fertility treatments, IUI, IVF, becoming a doctor, life as a woman in medicine, and more.