Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+ Ep. 372 Metabolism Repair for Women: Strategies and Insights with Dr. Lara Briden
Today, I am thrilled to reconnect with one of my favorite physicians, Dr. Lara Briden, a naturopathic doctor specializing in women's health.
Dr. Briden is on a mission to help women achieve natural menstrual cycles without relying on hormonal birth control. She has authored several books, including her latest, Metabolism Repair for Women.
In our conversation today, we dive into why we cannot consciously control energy balance, the impact of ultra-processed foods, epigenetic factors in obesity, the significance of satiety hormones, the role of muscle, and the effects of visceral fat versus subcutaneous fat. We also discuss ways to assess metabolic health and explore various treatments.
This insightful discussion with Dr. Lara Briden is bound to captivate and inform all our listeners. Stay tuned for more.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
- Why energy balance is not under our conscious control
- How the regulatory mechanism in the body naturally reduces hunger and burns energy
- How ultra-processed foods were created to be addictive and lead to overeating
- How the adiponectin hormone impacts insulin sensitivity and satiety
- The importance of maintaining muscle mass and avoiding sarcopenia, particularly during menopause
- The difference between subcutaneous and visceral fat
- Measuring and managing visceral fat
- How High triglycerides often indicate insulin resistance
- The limitations of the fasting insulin test
- Using the entrainment of circadian rhythm to improve metabolic health
- The benefits of addressing gut problems for improving metabolic health
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Connect with Dr. Lara Briden
- On her website
- On social media: @Lara Briden
Dr. Briden’s latest book is titled The Metabolism Reset in Australia and New Zealand. Everywhere else, it is titled Metabolism Repair for Women
Other Books by Dr. Briden
Previous Episode Mentioned
Ep. 220: A Detailed Guide to Healthy Hormones with Dr. Lara Briden