You wouldn’t drive your car 100,000 miles without an oil change—so why are we waiting until our bodies break down to take care of them? In this episode, we dive into how Direct Care can help families save money and feel better, longer. Think of it as your personal pit crew: regular check-ins, the right “fuel,” and a system built to keep you on the road—not stuck on the side of it. We’ll explore how simple, proactive care can extend your healthspan and your budget. And next week? We’ll tackle the real question: how do we even know what the “right fuel” is in today’s misinformation mess? (Spoiler: TikTok doctors aren’t it.)

What if your dry eyes, brain fog, or fatigue weren’t random... but messages from your body trying to get your attention?

In this episode, Dr. Kara Foster breaks down the truth about inflammation, what causes it, how it silently shows up in the body (including the eyes!), and most importantly, how to start healing from the inside out. From food to sleep, stress to screen time, this is your roadmap to understanding inflammation as a call-in, not a call-out.

You'll learn:

• The difference between acute and chronic inflammation

• Sneaky sources of inflammation in everyday life

• Why dry eye disease might be your first clue

• Simple, science-backed steps to lower inflammation naturally

• How to listen to your body without fear or shame

You were never meant to just survive—you were meant to feel alive. And this episode is your invitation to begin.

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Most people guess smoking, alcohol, or accidents. The truth is far more common - and far more within our control.

In this episode of Opt Out with Kara Foster, I unpack the science showing how poor diet has become the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. and worldwide. You’ll learn:

• Why this shift has happened

• How our culture makes healthy choices harder than they should be

• The small, practical changes that can have a huge impact on your health and longevity

You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to begin.

Listen in and discover the power you already have to change your story - and your future.