Lara Briden's Podcast

Nov 19 2024 16 ep. 13 mins 110
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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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Decoding hypoglycemia: Is it insulin resistance or dysautonomia?

Nov 19 2024 13 mins  
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 Maxw

Hypoglycemia in young women: The science behind "hangry"

Jul 09 2024 16 mins  
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 att

Food addiction and other causes of abnormally high hunger

Apr 18 2024 15 mins  
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

What's the story with dairy and periods problems?

Jan 22 2024 16 mins  
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 b

How IBS and SIBO can affect periods and hormones

Apr 17 2023 12 mins  
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

Medications that cause weight gain

Jan 16 2023 11 mins  
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 preventi

Does your chronotype affect your ability to lose weight?

Nov 22 2022 12 mins  
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.

Inositol for mood, sleep, and PCOS

Sep 29 2022 10 mins  
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 mentio

Help for post-pill acne, hair loss, and weight gain

Jul 11 2022 11 mins  
What do post-pill acne, hair loss, and weight gain all have in common? They can all be the result of a temporary surge in androgens when trying to come off certain types of hormonal birth control.In this episode, Lara discusses post-pill androgen symptoms including:why pills like Yasmin are the hardest to come offhow androgens can cause weight gain, andnatural treatments such as zi

Top 6 natural treatments for premenstrual mood symptoms

May 31 2022 13 mins  
Are premenstrual mood symptoms caused by progesterone or helped by progesterone? And why do antihistamines give such relief?In this episode, Lara discusses premenstrual mood symptoms including:the role of histamine and mast cell activationprogesterone sensitivity, andeffective natural treatments such as magnesium, iodine, and body-identical progesterone.Links:Lara Briden's mailing