Lara Briden's Podcast

Lara Briden
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Lara Briden's Podcast

Everything women’s health in under 15 minutes by an experienced naturopathic doctor and bestselling author of the books Period Repair Manual, Hormone Repair Manual, and Metabolism Repair for Women. Simple explanations for topics such as PCOS, endometriosis, hormonal birth control, and more. For more, visit LaraBriden.com

  1. Decoding hypoglycemia: Is it insulin resistance or dysautonomia?

    19/11/2024

    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 this episode, Lara returns 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 her concerns about continuous glucose monitoring. Links:Dr Andrew Maxwell's presentation about dysautonomia, hypermobility, and mast cell activation.

    13 min
  2. Hypoglycemia in young women: The science behind "hangry"

    09/07/2024

    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 this episode, Lara discusses: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 better. Links:Prevalence of self-reported symptoms attributed to hypoglycaemia within a general female population of the UKHypoglycemic symptoms in the ...

    16 min
  3. Food addiction and other causes of abnormally high hunger

    18/04/2024

    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 this episode, Lara explores food addiction and some of the controversy around the term. She also discusses the next best steps on the road to recovery. Links: Lara's new book about metabolic healthPoll: Addiction to highly processed f...

    16 min
  4. What's the story with dairy and periods problems?

    22/01/2024

    What's the story with dairy and periods problems?

    For some women, stopping normal dairy products can relieve period symptoms. But why?In this episode, Lara discusses:the inflammatory effects of A1 casein how a mast cell histamine response can drive period problems such as premenstrual mood symptoms, heavy bleeding, and pain.Links:Successful mast-cell-targeted treatment of chronic dyspareunia, vaginitis, and dysfunctional uterine bleedingChildhood asthma, allergies and risk of premenstrual disorders in young adulthoodCasomorphins and gl...

    16 min
  5. How IBS and SIBO can affect periods and hormones

    18/04/2023

    How IBS and SIBO can affect periods and hormones

    Did you know that what’s happening in your gut can affect your periods and hormones? In this episode, Lara discusses:small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and its role in IBS,how SIBO can drive or worsen endometriosis, insulin resistance, premenstrual mood symptoms, and the fibromyalgia of perimenopause, plushow to treat SIBO. Links:The curious link between estrogen, mast cells, and histamineAltered intestinal permeability in patients with primary fibromyalgia and in patients...

    12 min
  6. Medications that cause weight gain

    16/01/2023

    Medications that cause weight gain

    Why do antihistamines cause weight gain? And how does hormonal birth control affect metabolism?In this episode, Lara looks at:how common medications affect metabolismwhy birth control that is *androgenic* is more likely to cause weight gain, andwhether natural progesterone is more likely to cause weight gain or weight loss.Links:The histaminergic system as a target for the prevention of obesity and metabolic syndromeHigh H1-affinity antidepressants and risk of metabolic syndrome in bipolar di...

    12 min
  7. Does your chronotype affect your ability to lose weight?

    22/11/2022

    Does your chronotype affect your ability to lose weight?

    Are you a morning person or an evening person? And could that affect your ability to lose weight?In this episode, Lara looks at chronotype, which is your individual disposition to be awake or asleep at certain times. And how that might affect your overall health and metabolism.

    13 min
  8. Inositol for mood, sleep, and PCOS

    30/09/2022

    Inositol for mood, sleep, and PCOS

    The supplement inositol is a superstar for treating polycystic ovary syndrome. It’s also been clinically trialled for weight loss, thyroid disease, anxiety, insomnia, and premenstrual mood symptoms. In this episode, Lara looks at:"what is inositol?" and how to get it from dietmyo-inositol versus D-chiro-inositol, and why it's all a little confusing.One thing Lara forgot to mention is that to get results with inositol, you need to commit to it for at least three months. And if it wor...

    10 min
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Everything women’s health in under 15 minutes by an experienced naturopathic doctor and bestselling author of the books Period Repair Manual, Hormone Repair Manual, and Metabolism Repair for Women. Simple explanations for topics such as PCOS, endometriosis, hormonal birth control, and more. For more, visit LaraBriden.com

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  • Creator
    Lara Briden
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
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    © 2024 Lara Briden's Podcast
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