Pain Matters Podcast Presented by AAPM (American Academy of Pain Medicine)

ep. 22

[Part 2] The Relationship Between Food and Pain Perception – A Conversation with Kathleen Holton, PhD, MPH

In the second episode of our two-part conversation with Kathleen Holton, PhD, MPH, she expands on her work with food and chronic pain, taking a closer look at the nutritional supplements and dietary strategies that pain patients can use to manage their conditions. Tune in as she discusses common issues within the American diet and explores how weight, nutrient deficiencies, and dietary misconceptions have played a role in the rise of chronic pain conditions.

Join host Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, and co-host Mustafa Broachwala, DO, for this episode of the Pain Matters Podcast as they continue their conversation with Dr. Holton about her research on the relationship between diet and pain perception. The three return to discuss practical approaches doctors and patients can take to mitigate inflammation and chronic pain symptoms.

Tune in to discover: 

  • The science behind whole food dietary interventions
  • Effective supplements for managing pain and inflammation
  • How to combat nutrient deficiencies in pain patients
  • Diet and weight education