10-06-26 Cell Danger Response (CDR) & Mitochondrial Health with Biochemist Phil George
What if chronic illness wasn’t a mystery of individual bad luck, but a signal — your cells’ way of saying they never got the “all clear” after a threat? In this episode, Kristin Aurelia sits down with biochemist Phil George to explore the Cell Danger Response (CDR), the groundbreaking framework developed by Dr. Robert Naviaux that reframes mitochondria not just as the powerhouse of the cell, but as environmental sensors standing guard between our health and the world around us. We dig into how mitochondria detect chemical, physical, and even psychological threats, why healing can stall when the CDR gets “stuck” in an activated state, and what that has to do with the rising tide of chronic illness affecting more Americans than ever. Phil breaks down the science of environmental toxin load — from the thousands of industrial chemicals now circulating in our air, water, and food chain to how that exposure interacts with our cellular machinery — and what it actually takes to help the body complete its healing cycle. Whether you’re dealing with an unexplained chronic condition or just want to understand the biology behind modern “invisible” illness, this conversation offers a science-grounded look at why the cell — not just the symptom — is where healing begins.
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