Day 255 – cytokine storm

The conversation explores the concept of resilience in the human body and how it handles harmful substances and toxins. It discusses the phenomenon of a cytokine storm, which is an excessive release of cytokines in response to infectious diseases and cancer. The conversation also delves into the effects of alcohol on the body and the process of digesting and processing food. The main takeaway is to be more mindful of what we consume and how it affects our bodies. Keywords resilience, cytokine storm, inflammation, immune system, alcohol, digestion, processed food, toxins Takeaways The human body is incredibly resilient and can handle a variety of harmful substances and toxins. A cytokine storm is an extreme inflammatory response caused by an excessive release of cytokines. Alcohol is converted into a poison in the liver, yet the body can process and dispose of its harmful effects. We should be more mindful of what we consume and how it affects our bodies. Titles Understanding Cytokine Storms The Resilience of the Human Body Sound Bites "Cytokine storm refers to a mishap that can occur in the human body when there's an excessive or uncontrolled release of cytokines in response to infectious disease." "Alcohol, for the most part, is a poison, or at least it's converted into a poison in our livers." "When we decide to eat a double double hamburger from In-N-Out, a basket of fries smothered in ketchup and cheese, and wash it all down with a strawberry shake and a Diet Coke Chaser, we are dumping the equivalent of unloading an entire landfill into the streets of New York City." Chapters 00:00 The Resilience of the Human Body 00:35 Understanding Cytokine Storms 01:35 The Effects of Alcohol on the Body 03:50 Being Mindful of What We Consume