#151 Autoimmunity and Bone Loss: What Chronic Inflammation Does to Your Cells w/ Elizabeth Yarnell + BoneCoach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia

Bone Coach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia — Joining us today to discuss inflammation and autoimmune health is Elizabeth Yarnell, a TEDx speaker, traditional naturopath, patented inventor, and award-winning author dedicated to demystifying autoimmune conditions by reframing them through the lens of inflammation.

As the founder of The Inflammation Academy, Elizabeth helps people understand how everyday inflammatory triggers contribute to chronic symptoms and what they can do to regain control of their health. Her work has been featured on major media outlets including NBC, ABC, CBS, PBS, and the Strange Pain docuseries, where she continues to advance the conversation around root-cause wellness and practical lifestyle solutions.

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00:00 – Episode start
02:02 – Introducing Elizabeth Yarnell and today’s focus on inflammation and bone loss
03:13 – Elizabeth’s MS diagnosis and what led her to study inflammation
06:34 – Autoimmune conditions and their connection to bone loss
06:34 – Primary vs. secondary causes of bone loss and immune-driven breakdown
08:00 – Acute vs. chronic inflammation and why the chronic form is hidden
11:55 – Why lab tests often miss chronic inflammation
13:06 – How inflammation contributes to bone loss
14:17 – How inflammation disrupts bone remodeling and nutrient absorption
17:03 – Bones as the body’s mineral reserve and how inflammation accelerates loss
17:44 – Key inflammation markers and bone turnover markers
18:42 – Foundational diet changes to reduce inflammation
19:50 – How additives and chemicals trigger chronic inflammation
22:58 – U.S. vs. Europe food standards and inflammatory impact
23:55 – Why a “health food” may still trigger inflammation
24:37 – Exercise, weight-bearing activity, and maintaining bone strength
24:37–25:50 – Detox strategies to lower inflammatory burden
26:47 – Becoming the CEO of your own health
28:33 – Tracking symptoms and identifying inflammatory triggers
29:54 – Elizabeth’s book, podcast, and inflammation quiz
30:42 – Where to connect with Elizabeth Yarnell

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Resources Mentioned

Shownotes @https://bonecoach.com/blogs/podcast/autoimmunity-and-bone-loss-what-chronic-inflammation-does-to-your-cells-w-elizabeth-yarnell-bonecoach-inflammationinvestigator-traditional-naturopath 

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