October 14th topic:

What if one of the keys to aging well is understanding how your body's own cellular defense systems work?

Join us for this week's Wellness Wednesday as Marilee sits down with Nikki, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Wellness Coach with more than 25 years of experience in nutrition, disease prevention, integrative care, and wellness.

Together, they'll explore oxidative stress: what it is, why it matters, and how it connects to inflammation, cellular health, and the aging process.

You'll discover why your body's natural defense systems deserve more attention, AND why understanding how to support them could change the way you think about long-term wellness.

What You'll Discover During This Conversation:

1. What Oxidative Stress Really Is

Discover what happens when the production of free radicals and the body's antioxidant defenses become imbalanced, and why this matters for cellular health.

2. The Connection Between Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Aging

Explore how oxidative stress relates to inflammation and the biological processes associated with aging.

3. Your Body's Built-In Cellular Defense System

Your body has its own sophisticated mechanisms for responding to cellular stress. Discover why these natural defense pathways matter.

4. The Role of Nrf2 in Cellular Protection

Get introduced to Nrf2, a key regulator of the body's antioxidant and cellular stress-response systems, and learn why it has become an important topic in cellular health research.

5. Activation vs. Traditional Antioxidant Supplementation

Taking antioxidants and supporting the body's own antioxidant response are two different approaches. Explore the distinction and what it may mean for your wellness strategy.

Meet Your Guest: Nikki

Nikki is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Wellness Coach with more than 25 years of experience in health, nutrition, disease prevention, wellness, and integrative care.

She brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation, helping make complex topics in cellular health easier to understand and apply to everyday life.

Alongside Marilee, she'll take a deeper look at the cellular processes that influence how our bodies respond to stress, and why they deserve a place in the conversation about healthy aging.

Aging Well Starts With Understanding What's Happening Inside Your Cells

Wellness isn't just about what you eat, which supplements you take, or how often you exercise.

It's also about understanding the biological systems working behind the scenes every day.

This Wellness Wednesday conversation will help you better understand oxidative stress, your body's natural cellular defenses, and the emerging science behind Nrf2.

Whether you're passionate about natural health, interested in longevity, or simply want to make more informed decisions about your wellness, this is a conversation worth watching.

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