Episode 99: Joint Health: Reduce Inflammation & Stay Strong as You Age
Most people only think about joint health once pain or stiffness begins, but your joints are the foundation of movement, independence, and longevity. In this episode, we’re reframing joint care from something reactive to something deeply proactive. You’ll learn how to protect your joints, reduce inflammation naturally, and stay strong, mobile, and pain-free as you age.
Nicole shares the science behind how joints age—from collagen loss and declining synovial fluid to the effects of chronic inflammation—and the daily habits that accelerate or protect this process. You’ll discover the most effective anti-inflammatory nutrients and supplements like collagen peptides, turmeric (curcumin), and omega-3s, and how they work together with movement, recovery, and strength training to keep your body performing at its best.
This episode answers questions like:
“How can I improve joint health naturally?”
“How do I prevent arthritis naturally?”
“Does collagen really help joints?”
“What is the best supplement for joint pain and stiffness?”
“What foods reduce joint inflammation?”
“How do omega-3s help joint mobility?”
“What is the connection between hormones and joint pain?”
“Can exercise and strength training protect joints?”
Whether you’re active, recovering from injury, or simply want to stay independent and agile for decades to come, this episode will give you a clear roadmap to future-proof your mobility. Learn the functional medicine strategies that protect your joint strength, flexibility, and resilience, so you can keep doing the things you love, for life.
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Timestamps:
[02:04] - What Really Happens to Your Joints as You Age
Collagen loss, reduced synovial fluid, and cartilage wear make joints more vulnerable over time, and what you can do to slow it down.
[04:00] - Joint Health Is Key to Long-Term Performance and Longevity
Understand how strong, flexible joints are the foundation for mobility, independence, and healthy aging.
[06:25] - The Hidden Causes of Joint Inflammation
Learn where inflammation comes from—diet, stress, gut imbalances, and lifestyle—and how it quietly accelerates joint damage.
[08:00] - Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition for Joint Health
Explore foods and nutrients that reduce inflammation naturally and protect connective tissue from wear and tear.
[08:50] - Supplements that Strengthen Joints and Support Recovery
The evidence behind collagen peptides, turmeric (curcumin), omega-3s, and bone & joint complexes, and how to combine them with diet and lifestyle.
[11:33] - Movement, Mobility, and Recovery for Joint Support
Find out which types of exercise strengthen joints, how to avoid overuse injuries, and why recovery is essential for collagen repair and resilience.
“Chronic inflammation acts like a slow fire in the body, breaking down cartilage, stiffening connective tissue, and limiting your mobility long before pain shows up. It’s not just age, it’s often diet, stress, and lifestyle quietly working against your joints. But you can calm inflammation naturally and rebuild resilience through movement, rest, and targeted nutrition.”
Essential learnings from this episode…
Joint health is the foundation of mobility and independence. Strong, flexible joints allow you to move freely and stay active for decades, making joint care a key part of healthy aging.
Inflammation is the silent driver of joint pain and stiffness. Even low-grade, chronic inflammation from stress or poor diet accelerates cartilage breakdown and joint aging.
Collagen, synovial fluid, and cartilage decline naturally, but you can slow it. Supporting through targeted nutrition and supplements protects your joints long before pain starts.
Foods rich in omega-3s, antioxidants, and polyphenols help calm inflammation (anti-inflammatory nutrition) and support tissue repair.
Collagen peptides, curcumin, and omega-3s have clinical backing for reducing stiffness, improving mobility, and protecting connective tissue.
Strength training, mobility work, and proper rest help nourish cartilage, prevent overuse, and keep joints strong for life.
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