n this episode, we’re digging into why you need to care about bone density—now. Wondering if lifting heavy actually matters? Or how hormone therapy plays a role in keeping bones strong? Dr. Wright, an orthopedic surgeon, gets real about the choices women need to make if they want to stay active and avoid frailty.
We’re covering what no one else tells you about osteoporosis, rapid weight loss, and those high-impact moves. Is it really as simple as adding protein and strength training?
Ever heard of terrain-based medicine? Or how the nervous system, fascia, and lymphatic flow connect to your hormone health? Spoiler: these might just be the missing pieces in your health journey.
Ever feel like you’re doing everything right but still struggling with your health? This week, I’m chatting with my friend Laura Frontiero, aka the Gut Genie, about something most of us never even think about… parasites. Yep, and this episode is gonna blow your mind.
Struggling with stubborn belly fat after 40? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not stuck with it. In this episode of Midlife Conversations, I’m sharing 5 powerful belly fat-burning hacks that might surprise you.
Ever feel like your blood sugar is all over the place, especially during menopause? You’re not imagining it! In this episode of Midlife Conversations, I sit down with Dr. Mariza Snyder, a women’s health expert, to break down exactly why your blood sugar is fluctuating and how your hormones are playing a major role. These midlife changes are the reason I really wanted to have her on the podcast. If you’ve been feeling a little off or just curious about how to manage these changes better, this episode has the answers. Trust me, you’ll want to tune in!
What is Metabolic Syndrome?
Metabolic Syndrome is diagnosed by five metabolic biomarkers:
Fasting blood glucose. This is your early morning fasting blood glucose. Most doctors say they want it under 100 but Dr. Mariza recommends it being under 90.
Triglycerides. Most doctors want under 150 and Dr. Mariza wants it below 80. Once it’s at 150, it’s a massive indicator of insulin resistance.
HDL (good cholesterol). We want this over 50.
Blood pressure. Normal is 120/70 but diagnosis of metabolic syndrome is 130/80
Inches around your waist. We want a woman’s to be under 35” and a man’s under 40”
If you have 3 of these 5 markers out of range, you would be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome.
Metabolic syndrome creates cellular dysfunction and inflammation in the body. When our mitochondria get below 50% capacity, we see these biomarkers go out of range. And when this happens, it sends us on the trajectory for dementia, cardiovascular disease, PCOS, and the list goes on and on.
What is the MOST Important Test for Insulin Resistance?
Well before your A1C goes up, or well before your fasting blood glucose is close to 100, for a decade your insulin levels are resistant. The number that tells us this trajectory is your fasting insulin.
What Are Normal Blood Sugar Ranges
In an ideal world, your levels would remain between 70-120 all day long. A spike past 140 is in a diabetic range. Your fasting blood glucose should be between 70-85. Any time you eat you will have a blood sugar response, but one and two hours after your first meal, you want it to go back down to 90-110.
How to Fix Your Blood Sugar
If you are having blood sugar numbers that are high, you can still feel empowered. You CAN fix and adjust it by making a few changes like:
Stay away from processed foods
Increase fiber and protein and healthy fats
Finish eating for the day earlier
Avoid sugars, especially when they are eaten by themselves
Track your blood sugar with a CGM or finger prick test to get familiar with what affects your spikes
If you have done EVERYTHING to fix your blood sugar and are still having issues, consider cycling very very small amounts of GLP-1’s as a kickstart
Learn more in Dr. Mariza’s FREE Thriving in Perimenopause & Menopause Summit HERE
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