Is inflammation always a bad thing, or is it actually an essential part of the body’s natural healing process?

In this episode of Beyond the Symptom, Emily Sisel, Board-Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine and owner of Pine & Petal Holistic Wellness, sits down with Dr. Jayson Dahlquist, PT, DPT, to explore the role inflammation plays in healing, injury recovery, and overall wellness.

Combining perspectives from holistic wellness and physical therapy, Emily and Jayson discuss the differences between acute and chronic inflammation, common misconceptions, and how everyday lifestyle choices can influence the body’s inflammatory responses.

From traditional RICE protocols to evolving approaches to injury recovery, we explore why inflammation isn’t necessarily something we should always try to eliminate.

We also discuss the roles of nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, and supplements in supporting healthy inflammatory responses and long-term well-being.

Our goal? To help you better understand your body’s natural healing processes, recognize when inflammation may become problematic, and make more informed decisions about your health.

IN THIS EPISODE

• Why inflammation is essential to the healing process
• Acute vs. chronic inflammation
• RICE vs. evolving injury recovery approaches
• Common misconceptions about inflammation
• How nutrition, sleep, stress, and exercise influence inflammation
• The role of supplements in supporting wellness
• How holistic wellness and physical therapy can complement one another
• Building sustainable habits for long-term health

EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 — Understanding Inflammation

01:30 — RICE vs. New Approaches

03:24 — Inflammation Misconceptions

07:14 — Acute vs. Chronic Inflammation

10:22 — Lifestyle Factors12:07 — Supplements

15:51 — Holistic Approaches

19:49 — Consultation Insights

22:14 — Healthy Habits

26:35 — Key Takeaways

MEET OUR GUEST: DR. JAYSON DAHLQUIST

Dr. Jayson Dahlquist, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Jayson brings a physical therapy perspective to inflammation, injury recovery, movement, and rehabilitation.

Together, we explore how understanding the body’s natural responses can help individuals make informed decisions about their recovery and overall wellness.

CONNECT WITH PINE & PETAL

Emily Sisel

Board-Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine

Owner, Pine & Petal Holistic Wellness

Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Website: https://pineandpetalholisticwellness.com

Facebook & Instagram: @Pine.and.Petal1

Book a consultation:https://pineandpetalholisticwellness.janeapp.com

Educational disclaimer: This podcast is intended for general health and wellness education. It does not provide individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is not a substitute for care from a licensed healthcare professional.

Bloating, probiotics, leaky gut, detoxes, and the gut microbiome--there's a lot of information out there, but how much of it is actually backed by science?

In this episode of Beyond the Symptom, we're diving into the fascinating connection between gut health and overall wellness, challenging common misconceptions, and discussing why every digestive symptom doesn't automatically mean something is wrong.

We'll explore the importance of foundational wellness, the limitations of gut health testing and why understanding your body matters more than chasing the latest supplement or wellness trend.

Because holistic health should be rooted in science, not fear or misinformation.

For educational purposes only. Not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

In this episode, I am sharing the philosophies that shape how I approach health and wellness at Pine & Petal. We're talking about asking better questions, looking beyond the symptoms, challenging quick fixes and why education, evidence, and individualized care matters.

Because holistic health shouldn't mean abandoning science--it should mean looking at the bigger picture.

And yes, we're challenging a few things in the wellness industry along the way!

We're stirring the pot a little with this one!

Has the holistic health industry started becoming the one thing it criticizes?

From endless supplement protocols and detox trends to fear based marketing and the obsession with finding a "root cause" for everything, its time for an uncomfortable but necessary conversation.

As a holistic health practitioner, I believe in the power of prevention, lifestyle changes and looking at the bigger picture. But I also believe that natural doesn't always mean safe, expensive doesn't mean effective and being holistic doesn't exempt us from scientific accountability.

This episode is a little controversial, a little humorous, and rooted in one important message:

Good wellness care should empower you, not create fear or dependency.

I believe in being transparent about what we know, what research supports and what we simply don't have enough evidence to claim.

I will continue learning, questioning and adjusting my practices as new evidence becomes available. I don't believe holding conventional medicine to one standard and holistic health to another.

You deserve honesty, education and informed choices. Not exaggerated promises or fear based marketing.

Your body has trillions of cells working around the clock, but are you giving them what they need to thrive?

In this short episode of Beyond the Symptom, we're breaking down cellular wellness, mitochondria, energy production adnd how everyday habits impact your health.

From sleep and nutrition to stress, movement and those trendy "detox" products, we're separating science from wellness marketing--with a smidge of humor!

Because sometimes better health isn't about adding more. It's about getting back into the basics.

In this Q&A episode of Beyond the Symptom, we're tackling some of the biggest questions and misconceptions surrounding holistic health & wellness.

From supplements and gut health to detoxes, lab testing, root cause care and the idea that "natural" always means safe--we're getting into all of it!

No extremes. No magic fixes. Just an honest conversation about asking better questions, understanding the bigger picture, and why sometimes the most powerful place to start is with our foundations.

Lets go beyond the symptom.

Bloating doesn't automatically mean SIBO.

Constipation doesn't mean you need a detox.

Probiotics aren't always the answer.

This week, we're talking about all things gut health and separating what we know from what wellness culture has made us believe. Learn a bit about our gut-brain axis and bust some myths with me on today's episode.

Episode 1: Why This Podcast Exists--And Why I Started Asking "Why?"

In the very first episode of Beyond the Symptom, I'm sharing the personal experience that changed the way I looked at health and ultimately led me down the path of holistic wellness and natural medicine.

We'll talk about why I began asking deeper questions about the body, why symptoms don't always tell the whole story, and why understanding the foundations of health matters.

This podcast isn't about having all the answers--it's about being willing to ask better questions.

Why is this happening? What is the body trying to tell us? And what might we be missing when we only focus on the symptom?

Welcome to Beyond the Symptom --- A Pine & Petal Podcast.