Is inflammation bad for your body, or is it an essential part of the natural healing process?

In this episode of the Motivation Health & Wellness Podcast, Dr. Jayson Dahlquist, PT, DPT, sits down with Emily Sisel, Board-Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine and owner of Pine & Petal Holistic Wellness, to explore inflammation, injury recovery, and how lifestyle choices influence healing.

Sharing a building in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, Jayson and Emily bring together perspectives from physical therapy and natural medicine.

We discuss acute vs. chronic inflammation, common misconceptions, the traditional RICE approach to injuries, and how nutrition, exercise, sleep, and supplements can influence inflammation and recovery.

Our goal: Help you understand when inflammation is beneficial, when it becomes problematic, and how to better support your body's natural healing process.

• Why inflammation is essential for healing
• RICE vs. newer injury recovery approaches
• Acute vs. chronic inflammation
• Common inflammation misconceptions
• Nutrition, supplements, sleep, and exercise
• Holistic wellness and physical therapy
• Building healthier long-term habits

00:00 – Understanding Inflammation
01:30 – RICE vs. New Approaches
03:24 – Inflammation Misconceptions
07:14 – Acute vs. Chronic Inflammation
10:22 – Lifestyle Factors
12:07 – Supplements
15:51 – Holistic Approaches
19:49 – Consultation Insights
22:14 – Healthy Habits
26:35 – Key Takeaways

Emily Sisel
Board-Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine
Owner, Pine & Petal Holistic Wellness
Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Website:
https://pineandpetalholisticwellness.com

Facebook & Instagram: @Pine.and.Petal1
https://www.instagram.com/pine.and.petal1/

At Motivation Health & Wellness, we help athletes and active adults recover from injuries, improve performance, and build long-term resilience through individualized, one-on-one physical therapy.

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Dr. Jayson Dahlquist, PT, DPT
4593 County P
Rhinelander, WI 54501
Phone: (715) 493-0558

Website:
https://www.motivationhw.com/

Inflammation isn't always the enemy. Understanding your body's natural response to injury is an important step toward better recovery.

Stay strong and stay healthy.