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In this episode, Dr. Jockers discusses the ketogenic diet, blood sugar control, and diabetes. He reflects on how the ketogenic diet's popularity has grown over the years and shares new insights and learnings from his experiences. Dr. Jockers highlights the importance of this diet in managing diabetes and improving overall health. Join us on this enlightening journey as we explore the science behind this powerful dietary approach and its myriad benefits for blood sugar regulation. This episode is your one-stop podcast for unlocking the secrets of the ketogenic diet and its incredible impact on blood sugar management. 

Fueling the Body: Unraveling the Ketogenic Diet's High-Fat Magic

The ketogenic diet is a low-carb, high-fat, and moderate-protein approach that involves cutting out sugars, grains, and high-carb foods, favoring healthy fats like avocados, olive oil, and grass-fed meats. This triggers ketosis, where the body efficiently burns fat for energy, aiding weight loss. Fat's satiating effect reduces hunger, and lower carbohydrate intake leads to decreased insulin levels, promoting overall health.

Unlocking the Fat-Burning Potential: The Vital Role of Reducing Insulin Levels

The ketogenic diet reduces blood sugar levels and improves control by limiting carbs and increasing healthy fats, leading to ketosis, where the body burns fat for fuel. This lowers insulin levels, addressing insulin resistance and promoting fat utilization. Ketones, produced during ketosis, offer various health benefits.

Safeguarding Through Inflammation: The Body's Intricate Defense Mechanism Against Food Threats

Inflammation is a natural defense mechanism in the body against infection and foreign substances. Yet, chronic inflammation can be detrimental to health and increase the risk of various diseases. Dr. Jockers explains that food consumption can trigger inflammation, and adopting a ketogenic diet and fasting can help reduce it. When we eat, the body perceives food as a potential threat due to microbes and harmful substances it may contain. Consequently, the body initiates an inflammatory response to protect itself. Certain dietary choices, like high-carbohydrate foods raising insulin levels, and frequent eating throughout the day, can lead to chronic inflammation by consistently activating these inflammatory pathways. This constant presence of high insulin levels puts the body on high alert, sending inflammation signals throughout the entire system.

Key Takeaways:

00:11 Ketogenic diet improves blood sugar
10:23 Ketones and fasting reduce inflammation
10:58 Inflammation and ketosis explained
22:04 Transitioning to a ketogenic diet
22:18 Stay hydrated and consume electrolytes
32:28 Ketogenic diet can reverse diabetes
33:04 Personalized approach for optimal health
38:40 Revitalize your energy: hydrate with more water

Resources:

Website: https://drjockers.com/
Books: https://drjockers.lpages.co/keto-metabolic-breakthrough-b/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers

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Dr. Amy McKenzie discusses the work at Virta Health, an online specialty medical clinic that treats patients with type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and pre-diabetes. Virta's treatment approach includes a ketogenic diet and technology-enabled continuous remote care. By using this approach, Virta Health has been able to help patients reduce or eliminate insulin and other oral medications. Clinical trials have significantly improved patients' insulin requirements and other medication reductions. Tune in as we chat about Virta Health's game-changing new model for optimal management when it comes to diabetes.

How the Ketogenic Diet Empowers Insulin Users to Slash Dependency

The ketogenic diet has gained significant attention recently for its potential benefits in managing various health conditions, including type 2 diabetes. One organization at the forefront of utilizing this diet for diabetes management is Virta Health. Virta Health is an online specialty medical clinic focusing on patients with type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and pre-diabetes. Their treatment approach addresses the underlying principle of insulin resistance common to these conditions. The primary component of their protocol is a ketogenic diet or nutritional ketosis. This diet involves consuming ultra-low carbohydrate meals that force the body to rely on fat for energy instead of glucose.

Unleashing the Power of Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Diabetes Medication

Reducing medication for diabetes is a topic of great interest and importance in the field of healthcare. Diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes, is a chronic condition that requires ongoing management to control blood sugar levels and prevent complications. Traditionally, medications have been a critical component of diabetes treatment, helping to lower blood sugar and manage the disease. However, there is growing evidence that reducing medication use, particularly insulin, can have significant benefits for patients with type 2 diabetes. The ketogenic diet has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity and promote weight loss. By following this diet, patients can reduce their reliance on medications, including insulin, and improve blood sugar control.

Revolutionizing Diabetes Care: Introducing a Game-Changing New Model for Optimal Management

The Virta Health program uses a ketogenic diet, which helps regulate blood sugar levels and reduces insulin dependence in type 2 diabetes. By limiting carbohydrates, the body relies on fats for energy, improving insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control. The program offers continuous remote care and physician monitoring through an app-based system. It provides ongoing support, accountability, and treatment adjustments. Peer support is also available to connect patients and foster a sense of community.

Key Takeaways:

[04:49] A ketogenic diet reduces insulin use
[07:03] Reducing medications improves diabetes management
[13:50] Importance of weight loss in diabetes reversal
[19:03] Ketones have potential health benefits
[23:06] Health coaching improves diabetes management
[27:33] Improve patient outcomes through research
[33:14] Make research evidence freely accessible

Resources:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amymckenzie5/
Virta Health: https://www.virtahealth.com/
Research: https://www.virtahealth.com/research

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In this episode, Dr. Brian interviews Dr. Nicholas Norwitz, who shares his fascinating journey with a low-carb ketogenic-style diet and its impact on his health. Dr. Nicholas, a Ph.D. holder from Oxford University and an incoming medical student at Harvard, talks about his personal health experiences and how they inspired him to start helping others. 

He also explains how his research has revealed the benefits of a low-carb diet and discusses some nutrition myths. This insightful conversation is a must-listen for those interested in exploring the connection between diet and health.

Metabolic Medicine Is Key
Metabolic medicine is critical to understanding and preventing metabolic diseases. Metabolic diseases affect the body's ability to process and use energy. Examples include diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis. Metabolic medicine is an emerging field focusing on the underlying causes of metabolic diseases, such as insulin resistance, vitamin deficiencies, and hormone imbalances. By understanding the root causes of metabolic diseases, doctors can develop effective treatment plans to prevent and manage them.

One of the most critical aspects of metabolic medicine is understanding how lifestyle and genetics can interact to cause metabolic diseases. For example, a person's diet, activity level, and genetics can all play a role in their risk of developing metabolic diseases. By understanding the connections between lifestyle and genetics, doctors can develop personalized treatment plans to address each individual's unique needs.

How Can You Prevent Metabolic Diseases?
In addition to understanding the underlying causes of metabolic diseases, metabolic medicine also focuses on prevention. By eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and getting enough rest, we can reduce our risk of chronic diseases and live a healthier, happier life. Additionally, if we are suffering from metabolic diseases, it is vital to seek professional help. Doctors can help us develop personalized treatment plans to address our individual needs.

Finally, it is essential to be aware of the influence of big sugar on metabolic medicine. Companies like Coca-Cola and Pepsi have been known to fund research and education to influence what dietitians learn and how they disseminate information. This can lead to the promotion of unhealthy diets and the perpetuation of metabolic diseases. Overall, it is essential to address metabolic health for prevention. By understanding the underlying causes of metabolic diseases and taking steps to prevent them, we can reduce our risk of many chronic diseases and live a healthier, happier life. Metabolic medicine is vital to understanding and preventing metabolic diseases, and it is crucial to be aware of the influence of big sugar on the field.

Industry Influences Nutrition Guidelines
Nutrition guidelines are often biased by industry. The industry significantly influences nutrition guidelines and how we view food. Companies like General Mills fund continuing education courses to promote the idea that packaged foods are just part of life and can benefit our health. This idea of "everything in moderation" is often used to excuse people from indulging in unhealthy foods, even though many are engineered to be addictive. For example, when looking up the nutritional information for dates, it was discovered that 340 grams of sugar were needed to get the recommended amount of potassium, the richest nutrient in dates. This is a tremendous amount of sugar, and it is not an accurate representation of the health benefits of dates.

In addition, many nutrition labels on ultra-processed foods are misleading and do not accurately reflect the nutrients available to our bodies. The word "fortified" is often used to make these foods seem healthier, b

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In this episode of the Mastering Blood Sugar podcast, host Dr. Brian interviews Dr. Dominic D'Agostino, a scientist from the University of South Florida who studies ketogenic diets, metabolism, and brain health. Dr. Brian and Dr. Dominic discuss the growing popularity of ketogenic diets and their potential benefits for diabetes and metabolic health. Dr. Dominic shares his background, interest in nutrition and metabolism, and research on the neural control of autonomic regulation. Overall, this episode explores the science behind ketogenic diets and their potential impact on overall health.

Health Benefits of a High-Fat Diet

High-fat diets have been gaining a lot of attention in recent years as more and more research has been conducted on the potential health benefits of consuming a high-fat diet. In particular, the ketogenic diet has been studied extensively, and the results have been quite promising.

The research conducted by Dr. Dominic and others on the potential health benefits of a high-fat diet is optimistic. Not only has it been used to treat seizures, but it has also been studied for its potential to improve glycemic control, reduce inflammation, and even fight cancer. While more research is needed, the evidence suggests that a high-fat diet can benefit many people.

Ketones Provide Energy During Fasting

One of the most exciting aspects of a high-fat diet is the role of ketones in providing energy during fasting. Ketones are small water-soluble molecules produced by the liver, and they are released into the bloodstream when the body is in a fasted state. This allows the body to access a fuel source that it otherwise would not be able to use.

Ketones are an efficient fuel source for the heart and the brain, and they can replace glucose as the primary energy source after about 24 to 48 hours of fasting. This is why ketones are crucial for fasting people, as they provide the body with an alternative energy source to help prevent muscle breakdown and keep the brain functioning correctly.

Benefits of Ketosis: Health and Energy

One of the main benefits of the ketogenic diet is its ability to induce a state of ketosis, which converts fat into ketones for energy. This process of ketosis has several benefits, including improved energy, appetite suppression, and enhanced immunity.

One of the primary benefits of ketosis is improved energy. When the body is in a state of ketosis, it can burn fat for energy more efficiently than it would when in a state of glycolysis or burning carbohydrates for energy. This increased efficiency results in an increased energy level, allowing the body to perform at its peak. In addition, ketones may also provide an anti-hypoglycemic effect, benefiting those with diabetes or other conditions that cause hypoglycemia.

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Blog: https://ketonutrition.org/blog-2-2/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ketonutrition.org
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/DominicDAgosti2

Key Takeaways:

[00:01:12] How Dr. Dominic D'Agostino got interested in the study of ketogenic diets and metabolism.
[00:04:13] Ketogenic diet for epilepsy.
[00:09:01] Ketones as an energy source.
[00:12:22] Ketones and their therapeutic effects.
[00:16:26] Ketone bodies and energy production.
[00:21:13] Therapeutic fasting for seizures.
[00:25:47] Low-carb diets for weight loss.
[00:30:33] Continuous glucose monitor for diabetes.
[00:37:50] Ketones attenuate hypoglycemia effects.
[00:38:45] Ketogenic diet and immunity.
[00:45:30] Managing type two diabetes.
[00:46:43] Starvation diet.

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Steven Gundry, MD is a cardiologist, heart surgeon, medical researcher, and author.

His mission is to improve health, happiness, and longevity through a unique vision of human nutrition. During his 40-year career in medicine, he performed countless pediatric heart transplants, developed patented, life-saving medical technology, and published over 300 articles and book chapters on his research.

In 2008, his best-selling book, “Dr. Gundry’s Diet Evolution,” focused on diet and nutrition as a way to help people avoid surgery. He currently operates his private practice at the Center for Restorative Medicine, with offices in both Palm Springs and Santa Barbara, CA.

In this episode Dr. Steven Gundry is talking about the main drivers of inflammation today, and how he believes that all disease starts in the gut. He shares how he has changed his mind about leaky gut over the years. Dr. Gundry talks about how gluten is a perfect cause of a leaky gut.

Dr. Steven Gundry explains what plant proteins (lectins) are, and how they are plants’ bioweapons to protect themselves. Then he shares how gluten can cause insulin resistance and weight gain, and what are other lectins out there additionally to gluten.

Dr. Steven Gundry shares a very interesting fact that for most western countries lectins are not a problem and why. He describes how many traditional cultures cook and prepare grains, beans, vegetables differently, and it helps them stay away from lectins. You will be surprised by the different foods Dr. Gundry lists that can cause health issues. But most people believe they are healthy foods. Also, he covers the nuts and seeds, and which ones can be beneficial, and which ones he suggests avoiding.

Steven Gundry, MD gets into the topic of oxalates, what they are and how they can cause problems. Stay tuned to find out what he feels about dairy products, fruits, and animals protein according to the diet he suggests. 

Key Takeaways:

[ 8:06 ] The connection between chronic systemic inflammation and diabetes.
[ 12:40 ] What are lectins and how do they have the potential to harm us.
[ 21:22 ] Why lectins are not a problem for a lot of countries
[ 23:48 ] Surprise foods that people think are healthy but that are actually high in lectins and are problematic.
[ 32:50 ] The potential problems associated with the oxalates in the gut.
[ 49:24 ] Fruits, their health properties and drawbacks.

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Casey Means, MD is a Stanford-trained physician, Chief Medical Officer and Co-founder of metabolic health company Levels, and Associate Editor of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention. Her mission is to maximize human potential and reverse the epidemic of preventable chronic disease by empowering individuals with tech-enabled tools that can inform smart, personalized, and sustainable dietary and lifestyle choices. Dr. Means’s perspective has been recently featured in the New York Times, Men's Health, Forbes, Business Insider, Techcrunch, Entrepreneur Magazine, The Hill, Metabolism, Endocrine Today, and more. She has held research positions at the NIH, Stanford School of Medicine, and NYU.

In this episode, Dr. Casey Means talks about the importance of understanding your glucose levels with the help of the continuous glucose monitor device (CGM), and how the change of the glucose levels throughout the day affects different areas of everyone’s life. She talks all about the metabolic disfunction that most American adults deal with, and how those conditions are actually preventable with the right diet and lifestyle choices. 

Dr. Casey explains why this knowledge is important to people who don’t have any metabolic conditions, and how it can help people prevent developing them in the future. She goes over different areas of life, including diet, sleep, exercise, and activity levels, and how they can affect the overall health and specifically the glucose levels.   

Dr. Casey Means mentions metabolic flexibility and goes over what it actually is, and how it works. She explains how our bodies switch between using glucose for energy to using fat based on different availability. Then she covers why the personalization of a diet can be very effective, and how everyone’s body responds differently to the same foods. With the use of the CGM you can actually optimize your own dietary preferences to make it most healthy for you.

And lastly, Dr. Casey means explains how the Levels app works and how to use the data collected by the continuous glucose monitor.

Key Takeaways:

[ 2:08 ]  Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) for personalized dietary lifestyle.
[ 4:06 ]  Why it is important to understand glucose levels even if you don’t have diabetes. 
[ 8:42 ]  One to one relationship between what you are eating and what happens to your body.
[ 14:40 ]  Sleep deprivation and stress.
[ 23:10 ]  HIIT has a paradoxical effect on glucose.
[ 24:53 ]  Metabolic flexibility.
[ 29:40 ]  Diet personalization.
[ 36:48 ]  If I have a CGM on and I am not a diabetic, what should my glucose levels look like over 24 hour period?
[ 39:30] The dawn phenomenon in people who are non-diabetic.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Dr. Casey Means’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcaseyskitchen/

Dr. Casey Means’ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drcaseyskit

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Dr. Anna Cabeca is committed to supporting women to thrive physically, emotionally, sexually, and even spiritually as they go through the natural and inevitable life shift of menopause. Dr. Anna Cabeca has spent years developing and perfecting a complete suite of life-changing products and programs. Everything Dr. Anna creates is part of her daily routine and is based on exhaustive research and the never-ending quest to find solutions that help women reclaim their vibrancy, sexuality, health, and happiness.

In this episode, Dr. Anna explains what happens to women after forty when they have insulin resistance. Insulin, cortisol, estrogen, and progesterone influence each other like a spider web. In our mid-thirties, progesterone levels start to decline. Insulin and cortisol will also play a role in this decline. Progesterone is our calming hormone; it is predominant in the second half of our menstrual cycle. It is also the primary hormone in pregnancy - protecting our brains, bones, and breasts.

Estrogen is also an essential hormone. It’s vital for our eyes, bones, and glucose uptake in the brain. In menopause, women get brain fog. If we aren’t able to utilize glucose because of depleting estrogen, that explains the brain fog. To fix this, women should start using ketones for fuel. That way, they are not as dependent on the estrogen circulating in the body.

After menopause, many women start to gain weight. As our metabolism shifts, it creates a weight gain. For women, it becomes crucial to get ahold of your hormone levels to nip weight gain in the bud. Because we are living in artificial environments, we need to arm ourselves with detoxification. Detoxing will help our bodies get improved sleep, relax, and generally make us feel good.

Then, Dr. Anna discusses the hormones behind women’s sex drives. We commonly think of estrogen as the female hormone. However, testosterone is also essential for women’s sex drives. Furthermore, DHEA will assist with improving sex life by enhancing orgasms, desire, and libido. Also, optimum levels of DHEA are associated with low levels of cancer. However, women struggle with DHEA because it starts to decline in their twenties – plus, DHEA is depleted during stressful times.

Stay tuned as Dr. Anna reveals the inspiration behind some of her products like Keto-Green and Mighty Maca. Plus, she explains the importance of care in the healing process.

 Key Takeaways:

[ 1:20 ] The challenges of insulin resistance in women over forty
 [ 5:35 ] The importance of estrogen 
 [ 7:00 ] The effect of our hormones on weight
 [ 10:20 ] Utilizing hormone replacement therapies 
 [ 18:40 ] The hormones behind women’s sex drives
 [ 24:00 ] All about Keto-Green

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Dr. Brad Gorski has a passion for helping others eliminate autoimmunity. People with autoimmune disease suffer from symptoms for years before they get answers. Eliminating his own autoimmune disease led him to a system of customized health coaching that is impacting those with autoimmune problems.

We are in the infancy of understanding autoimmunity. As far as the ties between autoimmunity and diabetes, Dr. Brad says that once you develop type 2 diabetes, you have a high chance of developing a thyroid issue. Our nutrition is terrible, and it’s damaging our gut. In order to get well, we need to have our nutrition in place.

To help decipher your inflammation, look at your blood test and check your C-Reactive Protein (CRP) numbers. These protein levels should be under one, according to Dr. Brad. If you have high levels of CRP, that means there are toxin issues. Also, understand your omega-6 and omega-3 ratio – it should be about 4:1 depending on your risk factors. Fat is necessary to buffer inflammation.

Food is not always the best medicine. We all do not need the same nutrition plan. Our immunity is based on our gut bacteria, and all of our gut bacteria is unique. So, it doesn’t make sense that one nutrition plan would work for everyone equally. You can be eating foods that are “good,” yet they are making you sick.

To heal his body, Dr. Brad used fasting. To help heal the gut, you can start with little types of fasting. Within four days of fasting, you can regenerate your entire immune system. Fasting will change gut bacteria and immunity. Plus, our body needs that energy to heal. Dr. Brad uses fasting with almost all of his patients.

When you’re autoimmune, you want to rule out toxins first. For Dr. Brad, mold pushed him over the edge. Heavy metals are another thing that your body can be sensitive to; they will continuously stress the system and build up over time. Toxins will bioaccumulate and eventually wreak havoc on the body.

Stay tuned as Dr. Brad gives his advice for someone with type 2 diabetes.

 Key Takeaways:

[ 0:40 ] About Dr. Brad Gorski
 [ 7:50 ] Autoimmune components of diabetes  
 [ 11:00 ] How to decrease inflammation  
 [ 15:40 ] Testing omega levels
 [ 18:00 ] Food is not always the best medicine
 [ 19:50 ] How to heal the gut
 [ 23:20 ] Healing autoimmune conditions  
 [ 31:30 ] Advice for someone with type 2 diabetes

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Dr. Mariza Snyder is a functional practitioner, women's health expert and the author of seven books: The #1 National Bestselling book, The Essential Oils Hormone Solution, focuses on balancing hormones with the power of essential oils. Other bestselling books are: The Smart Mom's Guide to Essential Oils and The DASH Diet Cookbook.

When looking for tools to reduce stress levels and deal with mood swings, Dr. Mariza found something to help on her journey. That's when she found out about the benefit of essential oils. You can use oils for sleep, energy, and to curb cravings. The oils helped fuel the habits that Dr. Mariza created.

Essential oils have powerful therapeutic properties. For instance, peppermint oil can significantly decrease any sort of craving. If you can curb the craving by breathing in a scent, you will have a successful tool on your hands to help support your goals. Another powerful oil is lavender. Lavender will lower cortisol levels and mediate our stress response.

Sugar is a big deal in our culture. From a young age, we get rewarded with sugar. However, we know that sugar is addictive. It acts very similar to cocaine. Plus, sugar is damaging to our bodies. Addiction is anything that you leverage in a way to self-soothe. That's why we see social media and shopping addictions. We use sugar to block or suppress our primary feelings of stress.

We need to be mindful and understand our addictions. If we are self-soothing with caffeine and sugar, think about why. Be aware of your habits - are you happy with your habits? At some point during the day, are you thinking about self-soothing? We shouldn't have little "prizes" throughout the day. For instance, Dr. Mariza used to drink a diet coke every single day. Ask yourself, "why?"

It's crucial to look at cortisol. Our brains are hard-wired to be in fight or flight mode. When our minds become hyper regulated, our body shuts down and goes into survival mode. Today, this can happen all of the time - we are firing off these hormones constantly. When cortisol shoots up, it suppresses our willpower. 

Key Takeaways:

[ 0:55 ] Why Dr. Mariza uses essential oils    
 [ 6:40 ] Why sugar is such a big deal
 [ 18:45 ] The importance of mindfulness  
 [ 21:10 ] The hormones to look out for
 [ 30:00 ] Advice for people with diabetes and obesity  

Mentioned in this Episode:

Dr. Mariza’s Website: https://www.drmariza.com
Dr. Mariza’s Books: https://www.drmariza.com/books/
Dr. Mariza’s Podcast: https://www.drmariza.com/podcast/
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Dr. Elena Zinkov has a background as a competitive athlete – that introduced her to the world of sports medicine and how nutrition impacts performance. From there Dr. Elena grew passionate about finding the most innovative and evidence-based techniques for pain management.

Now, she is best known for helping busy men and women regain their vibrant lifestyle after years of doctor’s appointments and testing with no results. Through her signature program, Dr. Elena helps her clients reach their full potential through optimal health.

In this episode, Dr. Elena explains how she looks at type 2 diabetes from a naturopathic perspective. First, she looks at the cardiovascular system and the hosts of issues contributing to blood sugar regulation. Next, a naturopath looks at lifestyle, stress levels, and dietary habits. It's essential to look at the whole person, including their family, work, and living environment.

When someone does have type 2 diabetes, it's time to figure out how to intervene. Some of the ways you can intervene are through diet, exercise, lifestyle, supplements, and hormone replacement therapy. It's essential to treat from the whole person's perspective because it is a lifestyle disease. There are so many things you can do from a natural perspective before seeking insulin.

At a naturopathic clinic, Dr. Elena collects a basic set of labs. Anytime there is a blood dysregulation, Dr. Elena includes a thyroid panel, sex hormone panel, nutrient analysis, and cortisol. Then, Dr. Elena has an in-depth conversation, and she comes up with a grand master plan for her patients. After following the plan, Dr. Elena will make adjustments as necessary after the first few months.

When Dr. Elena sees patients who have tried loads of different diets to lose weight, she sees a problem with the metabolism. Sometimes, these patients need to utilize time-restrictive eating and exercising. With these minor changes, people can start seeing metabolic change. If that's not working, then the patient may need thyroid medication. Again, if that doesn't work, then patients should look at it as a hypothalamic problem.

Later, Dr. Elena explains the mindset shift that needs to happen on a health journey. It can take years to cultivate specific skills. Faith is a massive component of wellness. In the past few years, Dr. Elena brings a lot more faith-based conversations to her practice. She likes to talk about what is keeping her patients going - wellness is a journey.

Stay tuned as we talk about navigating the health journey during COVID. Plus, Dr. Elena gives her advice to patients with type 2 diabetes.

Key Takeaways:

[ 1:10 ] Looking at type 2 diabetes from a naturopathic perspective
 [ 5:30 ] Level of intervention for type 2 diabetes  
 [ 12:25 ] Assessing patients at a naturopathic clinic
 [ 16:15 ] The complexities behind blood sugar dysfunction  
 [ 19:20 ] Strategies for weight-loss resistance patients  

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