Fatigue. Bloating. Brain fog. Hormones that feel completely out of whack. For so many women, these symptoms become background noise, something to push through rather than pay attention to. But what if your body is actually trying to tell you something?In this episode of Fernwood Unfiltered, host Georgie Tunny sits down with women’s health expert, speaker, and author Nat Kringoudis to unpack one of the most talked-about and most misunderstood topics in women’s health: inflammation. Nat breaks down what inflammation actually is, why it matters so much for women specifically, and the everyday habits that could be quietly driving it.Drawing on her background in Chinese medicine and integrative health, Nat offers a grounded, practical approach to understanding what your body is communicating and how to start working with it, not against it. Whether you’re dealing with hormonal symptoms, persistent fatigue, or just a general sense that something’s off, this episode will help you connect the dots.What You’ll Learn:What inflammation actually is, and the everyday signs women often overlook - Why inflammation is such a key issue in women’s health specificallyHow inflammation shows up in conditions like PCOS, endometriosis, PMS, and perimenopause - The link between gut health, stress, cortisol, and chronic inflammationPractical daily habits to reduce inflammation naturally, including food, sleep, and movementWhether anti-inflammatory supplements are worth it, and where to start this weekAbout Nat Kringoudis: Nat Kringoudis is a women’s health expert, speaker, and author specialising in hormones, fertility, and overall wellbeing. With a background in Chinese medicine and integrative health, Nat is passionate about helping women better understand their bodies — particularly the connection between hormones, inflammation, and long-term health.Through her work, Nat empowers women with practical, evidence-informed strategies to support their health from the inside out, challenging the idea of quick fixes and encouraging a more holistic, sustainable approach to wellbeing.

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