48. Is Insulin Resistance Sabotaging Your Weight Loss? Learn the Key Signs with Dr. Morgan Nolte
Jun 4, 2024
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Dr. Morgan Nolte, a board-certified clinical specialist in geriatric physical therapy, uncovers the hidden threat of insulin resistance. She discusses its subtle signs, like weight loss struggles and carb cravings. Dr. Nolte highlights her journey and introduces Zivi, a program aimed at reversing insulin resistance. Listeners learn about effective strategies for managing insulin through diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes, as well as the significance of mindset and hydration in achieving long-term weight loss.
Insulin resistance affects 88% of U.S. adults, often manifesting as weight loss difficulties and carbohydrate cravings, necessitating regular insulin level testing.
Lifestyle factors like poor diet, lack of exercise, sleep deprivation, and stress significantly contribute to developing insulin resistance and worsening health outcomes.
A holistic approach that includes emotional well-being, balanced nutrition, and physical activity is crucial for reversing insulin resistance and achieving optimal health.
Deep dives
Understanding Insulin Resistance
Insulin resistance often lacks obvious signs, making it easily overlooked despite affecting a significant portion of the population. Key indicators include difficulty losing weight, persistent cravings for carbohydrates and sugar, and rising blood pressure and blood sugar levels. A noteworthy statistic highlights that 88% of adults in the U.S. experience some degree of insulin resistance, emphasizing its prevalence. Therefore, it is crucial for individuals struggling with weight loss to consider having their insulin levels tested to assess their risk for related health issues.
The Role of Insulin in Health
Insulin is an essential hormone produced by the pancreas, aiding glucose entry into cells and maintaining energy balance. When insulin levels remain elevated over prolonged periods, the body becomes resistant to its effects, leading to complications in blood sugar regulation and potentially resulting in prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Health practitioners should recognize that insulin levels can serve as a predictive measure for diabetes, often revealing issues long before traditional blood sugar tests do. Advocating for better education and prevention strategies surrounding insulin resistance is vital, given that many medical professionals may not prioritize insulin testing in their practices.
Lifestyle Factors Contributing to Insulin Resistance
Various lifestyle choices significantly contribute to the development of insulin resistance, including poor dietary habits, lack of exercise, chronic stress, and inadequate sleep quality. A diet high in refined sugars and processed carbohydrates can cause insulin spikes that lead to resistance over time. Additionally, sedentary lifestyles can hinder the natural regulation of blood sugar, with physical activity aiding in glucose absorption and reducing insulin levels. Stress management and proper sleep hygiene are likewise important, as elevated stress hormones can directly impact insulin production, creating a vicious cycle of health issues.
The Importance of Holistic Health Approaches
Achieving optimal health and reversing insulin resistance involves more than just dietary changes; a holistic approach is essential. Mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being plays a critical role in sustaining physical health and making lasting lifestyle changes. Individuals often rely on food or substances as coping mechanisms for stress, which can counteract physical health improvements. To foster holistic health, individuals should cultivate strong mindsets, achieve balance across different life aspects, and pursue gradual, compassionate progress in their health journeys to enhance overall well-being.
Practical Steps for Addressing Insulin Resistance
Individuals with elevated insulin levels can take several actionable steps to improve their health, starting with educating themselves about nutrition and lifestyle choices. Hydration, adequate sleep, and daily mindset routines are foundational habits that can enhance overall health and facilitate weight management. Focusing on protein intake and gradually reducing refined carbohydrates can significantly improve insulin and blood sugar regulation. It is important to recognize that personalizing dietary approaches and incorporating physical activity into daily routines can provide powerful tools for reversing insulin resistance and promoting long-term health.
In this episode of the Dr. Ashley Show, I dive into the hidden health threat of insulin resistance with Dr. Morgan Nolte, a board-certified clinical specialist in geriatric physical therapy. We explore the alarming statistic and discuss its subtle symptoms like difficulty losing weight, carb cravings, and rising blood pressure. Dr. Nolte shares her inspiring journey and introduces Zivi, her program designed to reverse insulin resistance for long-term weight loss and disease prevention. Learn actionable strategies to manage your insulin levels through diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes.
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Dr. Lucas spent the first 25 years of her life participating in the rigorous training of her professional classical ballet career; constantly devoted to this “passionate pursuit of perfection”. This deeply-rooted “pursuit” was, for her, continuously met with injury and a constant fight with the ballet-specific body type. As a result, she retired from her professional dancing career, understood the importance nutrition played in her own athletic performance, and started along her path to becoming an expert in the field of nutrition and wellness.
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