Pregnancy is hard on your body, and it creates an environment of insulin resistance just because of all the changes that need to happen to create a new life. But being insulin resistant before pregnancy, constantly riding a rollercoaster of blood sugar spikes and dips, and not being in tune with your body can all lead to complications and greater risk for your own and your baby’s health.
For my first Friday Q&A episode, I’m tackling something I hear about from my listeners every day. So many women reach out to me wondering what the heck is going on with their periods, why they suddenly have PMS that makes them not even recognize themselves, and how to make it stop.
The goal of healthy metabolism is to take the food you eat and convert it to the energy that fuels your body. But unfortunately, this pattern gets disrupted during perimenopause and menopause. Due to chronic stress, a high-carb diet, and insulin deregulation, your body starts to hold onto these nutrients as fat instead of putting them to use.
I had some crazy breakthrough moments over the last month of seeing how different foods affect my blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity. Who knew sushi would be such a big culprit for me?? But through this journey of continuously monitoring my blood glucose levels, I also reinforced some beliefs I’ve held for a while: what you eat matters. How you pace your day and schedule your food and exercise makes a difference.
With so much misinformation out there about hormonal imbalances, integrative OGBYN Dr. Shawn Tassone takes a deep dive into how to navigate your hormones in the modern medical system. We discuss the most common issues women face and how to find success by focusing on individual needs and hormone profiles.
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