A Silent Fire

The Story of Inflammation, Diet, and Disease

De: Shilpa Ravella

Narrado por: Suzie Althens

A riveting investigation of inflammation―the hidden force at the heart of modern disease―and how we can prevent, treat, or even reverse it.

Inflammation is the body’s ancestral response to its greatest threats: injury and foreign microbes. But as the threats we face have evolved, new science reveals simmering inflammation underneath the surface of everything from heart disease and cancer to mysterious autoimmune conditions.

In A Silent Fire, gastroenterologist Shilpa Ravella takes us on a lyrical quest across time, around the world, and into the body to reveal hidden inflammation at the root of modern disease―and how we can control it. We meet an eccentric Russian zoologist, the passionate yet flawed inventor of Kellogg’s Cornflakes, and dedicated researchers working on the frontiers of medical and nutritional science today. With fascinating case studies, Ravella debunks common myths about “anti-inflammatory” lifestyles―adding or eliminating any one food, for example, is not a cure-all―and unmasks the links between food, the microbiome, and inflammation. A paradigm-shifting understanding of human health, A Silent Fire shows us how to live not only long, but well.

©2022 Shilpa Ravella (P)2022 Blackstone Publishing

Science-based

May be better to read this one, but I don’t usually have that kind of time at hand.
The writing is more dry than I like, which makes it a bit of a drag to listen to.
It is highly informative, one I’d recommend. It is a great primer on the immune system.

The Evolution of Nutritional Medicine and resonate to prehistoric knowledge.

Great story and very interesting medical facts how to gain true health. Not just new age mambo jambo, but explained from an expert.

new information that I can use for myself and patients

liked the information, will be able tomake changes to mine and my families food choices to promote health

Very Informative

This book provided a comprehensive depiction of inflammation. I thought I knew a lot about inflammation; however, this book taught me so much more.

Thank you

This is a future of medicine. By bringing it into focus it will get here faster. This book has motivated me to change my diet.

Important diet historic perspective

Not exciting delivery , but mostly understandable & worth hearing . I will change my diet as soon as I eat most of the bad stuff I have already bought …..

Lots of science

Really appreciated this books science and background data to support current growing thoughts. I started treating my gut better before I even finished the book.

Entertaining plus convince citations and data

I consume this work of art with a warning, you may finally put down that burger, forgo that, diet soda, and do as I am at this moment, the unthinkable, eating a whole microwaved, sweet potato, with avocado butter for breakfast! Cytokines be damned! I will not go gentle into that good night. I will rage against the silent fire within, calmly, with gratitude for the myriad life forms living within me making me strong, smart and aging powerfully. Must read along with Badass Habits and anything by David Goggins!

Sound science, clearly told

Important information, very applicable. Author is a well qualified contributor to a timely re-thinking of health maintenance.

Fascinating scientific insight into inflammation

Easy to listen. Thoughtful reviews. Different takes on inflammation. Historical timeline and scientic insights. I highly recommend it!