In this episode of The Aging Project we meet Clint Paddison, a Rheumatoid Arthritis sufferer, researcher and creator of 'The Paddison Program. He's on a mission to help anyone with joint pain, inflammation and arthritis.

Clint developed The Paddison program after developing rheumatoid arthritis at age 31. Clint believes understanding and taking responsibility for your health is essential, a lesson he's learned first hand. The topics discussed include 

Understanding Arthritis:
- Defining arthritis as a disease that affects the joints, causing pain and reduced mobility.
- The various types and growing trend of joint pain and arthritis
- Discuss inflammatory triggers, including environmental factors and gut microbiome imbalance.

Impact on Women:
- Describe the impact of arthritis, particularly the experience of pain.
- Share the average age of arthritis onset in women (between 40 and 60).
- Discuss the higher prevalence of arthritis in women and potential reasons.

Root Causes and Common Drivers:
- Explore potential root causes and common drivers of arthritis.
- Emphasise the need to address the underlying causes rather than just treating symptoms.

Conventional Treatment:
- Discuss common treatment options for arthritis, including medication.
- Highlight the importance of looking beyond medication 

The Pattison Program:
- Introduce Clint's program, The Paddison Program, and its purpose in helping arthritis patients.
- Discuss how clients find the program and why they seek it out.

Prevention and Management:
- Tips for preventing arthritis and reducing inflammation
-  Suggestions for those already dealing with arthritis.

This podcast episode delves into the world of arthritis, its various forms, impact, root causes, and potential prevention and management strategies. Clint Paddison's expertise and the focus on gut health and inflammation add a unique perspective to the discussion. The episode aims to empower listeners with knowledge and actionable steps to improve their health and well-being.

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