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Decoding Hypoglycemia: Is It Insulin Resistance or Dysautonomia?

Is your low blood sugar a symptom of insulin resistance or mild dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system? In episode 16 of my podcast, I return to the topic of hypoglycemia to discuss the difference between insulin resistance and dysautonomia, why unstable blood sugar does not automatically mean insulin resistance, and my concerns about continuous ... Read more

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How Does Birth Control Affect Hormones?

Almost all types of hormonal birth control switch off ovarian function and, therefore, switch off the ovarian hormones estradiol, testosterone, and progesterone. Here’s a bit more about each method. Hormones during a natural menstrual cycle In a healthy, natural menstrual cycle, hormones are made by ovulating. Specifically, the ovarian hormones estradiol and testosterone are made ... Read more

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Hypoglycemia in Young Women: The Science Behind “Hangry”

Symptoms of hypoglycemia or low blood sugar include light-headedness, headaches, and anxiety. Hypoglycemia can even feel like panic attacks. In my latest podcast and YouTube video, I discuss why young women are more prone to hypoglycemia, the importance of the autonomic nervous system and a “blunted glucagon response,” and what you can do to feel ... Read more

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How Too Much Testosterone Can Cause Weight Gain in Women

In women, too much testosterone can cause insulin resistance and abdominal weight gain. That’s why androgen excess is the main driver of weight gain with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), menopause, and some types of birth control. PCOS The link between testosterone and insulin resistance is most clear with the hormonal condition PCOS, in which high ... Read more

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The 7 Best Natural Anti-Androgen Supplements for Women

Natural anti-androgen supplements reduce testosterone or block its effects. In women, androgen blockers can improve androgen or testosterone symptoms, such as hirsutism, acne, and weight gain. In other words, they can treat PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and other types of androgen excess. Anti-androgen supplements are not a stand-alone treatment for facial hair or acne. You ... Read more

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High Histamine Can Make for a Tougher Perimenopause

A tendency to allergies or high histamine can increase the risk of perimenopausal symptoms such as night sweats, anxiety, pain, sleep disturbance, migraines, and heavy periods. That’s because histamine increases with estrogen, and estrogen is higher than normal during the early years of perimenopause. Estrogen goes up before it goes down During perimenopause, estrogen starts ... Read more

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Hypoglycemia in Young Women: The Science behind “Hangry”

Symptoms of hypoglycemia or low blood sugar include light-headedness, headaches, and anxiety. Hypoglycemia can even feel like panic attacks. In my latest podcast and YouTube video, I discuss why young women are more prone to hypoglycemia, the importance of the autonomic nervous system and a “blunted glucagon response,” and what you can do to feel ... Read more

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Is It PCOS or Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (Undereating)?

What is the difference between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hypothalamic amenorrhea? PCOS is the condition of androgen excess when all other causes of androgen excess have been ruled out. It’s often associated with irregular periods or no periods. Hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) is irregular periods (or no periods) due to undereating or other stressors. It ... Read more

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Food Addiction and Other Causes of Abnormally High Hunger

Do you feel hungry all the time? Abnormally hungry? If so, it’s worth trying to figure out why. Potential drivers of abnormally high hunger include insulin resistance, gut and microbiome issues, low blood sugar, and food addiction—just to name a few. In the latest episode of my podcast and YouTube video, I explore food addiction ... Read more

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Pill Bleeds Are Not Periods

The pill is commonly prescribed to “regulate periods,” but it can’t actually do that because withdrawal bleeds from contraceptive drugs are not real menstrual cycles. In episode one of my podcast/YouTube video, I discuss real periods versus pill bleeds and why there’s no medical reason to bleed monthly on the pill. I also look at ... Read more

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