Ep. 372 Metabolism Repair for Women: Strategies and Insights with Dr. Lara Briden

Published: June 22, 2024, 7 a.m.

b"Today, I am thrilled to reconnect with one of my favorite physicians, Dr. Lara Briden, a naturopathic doctor specializing in women's health.\\xa0\\nDr. 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.\\nIn 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.\\xa0\\nThis insightful discussion with Dr. Lara Briden is bound to captivate and inform all our listeners. Stay tuned for more.\\n\\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\\n\\nWhy energy balance is not under our conscious control\\n\\nHow the regulatory mechanism in the body naturally reduces hunger and burns energy\\n\\nHow ultra-processed foods were created to be addictive and lead to overeating\\n\\nHow the adiponectin hormone impacts insulin sensitivity and satiety\\n\\nThe importance of maintaining muscle mass and avoiding sarcopenia, particularly during menopause\\n\\nThe difference between subcutaneous and visceral fat\\n\\nMeasuring and managing visceral fat\\n\\nHow High triglycerides often indicate insulin resistance\\n\\nThe limitations of the fasting insulin test\\n\\nUsing the entrainment of circadian rhythm to improve metabolic health\\n\\nThe benefits of addressing gut problems for improving metabolic health\\n\\n\\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\\xa0\\xa0\\n\\nFollow on Twitter\\n\\n\\nInstagram\\n\\nLinkedIn\\n\\nCheck out Cynthia\\u2019s website\\n\\n\\nSubmit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com\\n\\n\\n\\nConnect with Dr. Lara Briden\\n\\nOn her website\\n\\n\\nOn social media: @Lara Briden\\xa0\\n\\n\\nDr. Briden\\u2019s latest book is titled The Metabolism Reset in Australia and New Zealand. Everywhere else, it is titled Metabolism Repair for Women\\n\\nOther Books by Dr. Briden\\nPeriod Repair Manual\\nHormone Repair Manual\\n\\nPrevious Episode Mentioned\\nEp. 220: A Detailed Guide to Healthy Hormones with Dr. Lara Briden"