You’ve probably heard the word “inflammation” thrown around a lot lately, on health podcasts, in magazine articles, maybe even on the back of a turmeric supplement promising to fix your entire personality. But what actually is it? Is it always bad? And why does it seem to be linked to... well, everything? Grab a cuppa. Let’s break it down.

You’ve probably heard the buzz. Maybe a friend mentioned Ozempic at a dinner party. Maybe you’ve seen the before-and-after photos on social media. Or maybe you’ve just noticed that suddenly everyone seems to be talking about a class of medications called GLP-1s. So, what actually are they, and should you know more about them? Let’s dig in.

If you’ve been feeling tired, foggy, or stuck at a weight that won’t budge no matter how virtuous your salads have been, insulin resistance might be part of the picture. It’s common, it’s manageable, and understanding it is the first step to doing something about it, rather than just glaring at the bathroom scale like it owes you money.