The Sweet Science: Delving into the Intriguing Relationship between Insulin, Glucose, and Key Hormones
Blood sugar is a topic that must be included in a comprehensive conversation about weight loss. There is an intricate relationship between insulin, blood sugar, and hormones like testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid hormone, and cortisol. Controlled blood sugar typically results in happy hormones. You can master your blood sugar to achieve optimal health by developing a deeper understanding on insulin and how it relates to various hormones, as you'll hear today.
In this episode:
• How insulin unravels the secrets behind hormone relationships.
• Exactly what blood sugar is, and how our bodies regulate it.
• The role that insulin plays in our blood sugar levels.
• What our bodies need to function optimally.
• How our modern day environment impacts our health and risk factors.
• The role of stress and sleep on blood glucose.
• What heavy metals can do inside our bodies.
• How nutrient depletion affects our metabolic health.
• The common chronic diseases related to blood sugar and insulin.
• The influence of insulin on thyroid hormone.
• The insulin/estrogen relationship, and how it functions optimally.
• How insulin resistance relates to fatigue, weight gain, and difficulty losing weight.
• Hypothyroidism as it relates to insulin resistance.
• Hormone replacement therapy and its metabolic benefits.
• How cortisol increases blood glucose levels.
• Why women with excess free testosterone develop hormone imbalances.
• Which foods negatively affect your body and spike your blood glucose.
• How monitoring your blood glucose levels can inform your diet.
• Why progesterone treatment may improve insulin sensitivity.
• How insulin resistance disrupts your body's regulation systems.
• Which factors create a great hormonal environment in your body.
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Find Karen Martel on Apply Podcast
Karen Martel is a Certified Hormone Specialist and Transformational Nutrition Coach dedicated to empowering women through their health journeys.
As the host of the popular podcast The Hormone Solution, Karen tackles the complexities of hormonal health, weight loss resistance, and the challenges that come with perimenopause and menopause.
Her mission is to disrupt outdated narratives surrounding women's health, providing reliable information and practical solutions that help women reclaim their vitality. With personal experience overcoming her own health struggles, Karen offers insights into hormone optimization and sustainable weight management strategies.
Join her as she engages in enlightening conversations with experts and shares actionable advice, all aimed at helping women navigate their unique hormonal landscapes with confidence and clarity. Tune in to discover how to embrace life's stages while enhancing overall well-being.
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