Dr. Aimie Apigian
Dr. Aimie Apigian
The Biology Behind It: Shutdown Before Stress
The Biology Behind It: Shutdown Before Stress
The Biology Behind It: Shutdown Before Stress
Tuesday 27th May 2025
Explore how oxidative stress from trauma affects health with Dr. Aimie's insights on managing chronic illness.
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Dr. Aimie Apigian
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Recovery from Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Is Your Body Rusting From Trauma? Uncovering Oxidative Stress
Episode Overview
- Oxidative stress acts like cellular trash piling up.
- Unresolved trauma can silently damage the body for years.
- Antioxidants like Vitamin C help manage oxidative stress.
- Environmental adjustments aid in healing.
- Exiting survival states is crucial for repair.
We can't just talk our way out of oxidative stress. We need to apply the repair tools.
What if your body was rusting from the inside out due to trauma? In this episode of The Biology of Trauma™ With Dr. Aimie, listeners are introduced to the intriguing concept of oxidative stress and its connection to chronic illness. Dr. Aimie Apigian, a medical physician and trauma expert, sheds light on why trauma can lead to conditions like chronic fatigue and autoimmunity.
Through a mix of science and practical advice, she explains how oxidative stress acts like cellular trash piling up when the body's natural cleanup crew goes on strike. This accumulation can damage cell membranes, mitochondria, and even DNA, leading to a cascade of health issues. Rachel, a therapist from Texas, poses a question that opens the discussion: why do trauma and chronic illness seem to go hand in hand? Dr.
Aimie unpacks this relationship, explaining that unresolved trauma can silently damage the body for years before manifesting as disease. She offers actionable steps to manage oxidative stress, highlighting the importance of antioxidants like Vitamin C and glutathione, alongside environmental adjustments such as blackout curtains and cold temperatures for optimal sleep. Dr. Aimie emphasises that healing isn't just about adding supplements; it's about helping the body exit survival states where repair can happen.
The episode is filled with insights that challenge traditional approaches to trauma and health, offering a fresh perspective on how to support the body's natural healing processes. If you're curious about the hidden links between trauma and chronic illness, this episode might just be the eye-opener you've been waiting for.