IMMUNE HEALTH: Inflammation, White Blood Cells & Resilience | Dr. Sharon Bergquist & Mike Haney

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Get a Free Guide to Understand Your Lab Test Results: https://levels.link/health?utm_campaign=bergquist Your immune system isn’t just about fighting infections—it’s a mirror of your overall metabolic health. In this episode of A Whole New Level, Dr. Sharon Bergquist, physician and Director of Emory’s Healthy Aging and Resilient Aging Center, joins Mike Haney to unpack the science of immune resilience—how chronic inflammation, white blood cell patterns, and metabolism intertwine to shape long-term health. Dr. Bergquist explains why inflammation isn’t always bad, how the immune system ages, and what you can do daily to build resilience. They discuss: - The link between metabolic dysfunction and chronic low-grade inflammation - How white blood cell counts reveal immune status and stress levels - Why gut and liver health are central to immune balance - Practical habits that calm inflammation and support immune recovery - What it really means to have a “resilient” immune system 🎙 What Dr. Sharon Bergquist & Mike Haney discuss: [3:24] — How inflammation protects—and harms—your body [10:11] — Why immune health depends on metabolism [17:42] — White blood cells as a window into immune function [24:38] — How the gut and liver shape immunity [32:27] — Why modern lifestyles fuel inflammation [40:55] — How to measure your own inflammation [48:33] — The science of immune aging (inflammaging) [56:22] — Building immune resilience through daily habits [1:03:44] — Why immune balance is better than immune ‘boosting’ [1:11:08] — The hopeful message: immunity is adaptable Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health. 🔗 LINKS: Subscribe here on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@LevelsHealth?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Dr. Sharon Bergquist on LinkedIn: Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist Dr. Sharon Bergquist: https://drsharonbergquist.com/ 👋 WHO WE ARE: Levels helps you see how food affects your health. With real-time, personalized data gathered through biosensors like continuous glucose monitors (CGM), you learn which diet and lifestyle choices improve your metabolic health so you can live a longer, fuller, healthier life. #metabolichealth #bloodsugar #insulinresistance #glucosecontrol DISCLAIMER: A Whole New Level is a podcast intended for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not provide medical, nursing, or other professional healthcare advice, and no doctor-patient relationship is established by listening to or viewing its content. The information presented is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical condition. Use of the information provided is at the listener’s own risk. Listeners should always consult qualified healthcare professionals regarding any medical concerns or conditions. Never delay or disregard professional medical advice because of something you heard on this podcast.