Podcast Summary
Recognizing and Preventing Insulin Resistance: Empowering Solutions with Morgan Nolte: Implement fasting, smart food choices, and exercise to maintain insulin sensitivity, preventing chronic diseases like Alzheimer's. Early recognition and prevention of insulin resistance during menopause can improve overall health.
Taking control of your health and preventing insulin resistance as early as possible is a cost-effective and empowering solution. In this episode of the Resetter podcast, Morgan Nolte, a board-certified geriatric clinical specialist, discussed the importance of recognizing the signs of insulin resistance and implementing simple hacks to prevent it. Morgan emphasized the significance of fasting, food choices, and exercise in maintaining insulin sensitivity. She also touched on the connection between menopause, estrogen, and insulin resistance, as well as the potential link between insulin resistance and Alzheimer's disease. By understanding and addressing insulin resistance, we can prevent numerous chronic diseases and improve our overall health. The Reset Academy, an exclusive program by Doctor Mindy, is an excellent resource for those looking to kickstart their fasting and health journey, providing support and guidance every step of the way.
Join the Reset Academy: A Community for Fasting Lifestyle and Support: Invest in your health and join a community of individuals adopting fasting lifestyles, gaining access to expert calls and personalized support to recognize and address insulin resistance, promoting holistic wellness.
The Reset Academy is more than just a membership; it's a community of dedicated individuals focused on adopting fasting lifestyles and supporting each other in their health journeys. By joining, you gain access to exclusive calls with experts like Dr. Mindy Pelts, who shares the latest insights and answers your questions. It's an investment in yourself and your health goals, with a focus on customization and success. The academy aims to help members recognize and address insulin resistance, a hidden health issue affecting many Americans, causing symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, and sugar cravings. The academy's approach goes beyond treating health issues in silos and instead encourages a holistic, community-driven approach to wellness. So, if you're ready to unlock your full potential and embrace a fasting lifestyle, join the Reset Academy and let's make this year an incredible one together. Visit doctormindypels.com/resetacademy to become a member.
Understanding Insulin Resistance: A Reversible Condition Linked to Multiple Health Issues: Early recognition and lifestyle changes can prevent progression of insulin resistance to severe health issues like heart disease, diabetes, and dementia. Optimize lifestyle, nutrition, and address insulin resistance for improved health and potential longevity.
Insulin resistance, a reversible condition, is the underlying cause of various health issues including heart disease, diabetes, and some forms of dementia and cancers. Symptoms of insulin resistance include high blood pressure, altered blood lipids, excess abdominal fat, and brain fog. It's essential to recognize these symptoms early on and make lifestyle changes to prevent progression to more severe health issues. The human body is designed to live longer than we currently do, and it's not normal for people to require multiple medications in their 60s or 70s. By optimizing lifestyle, nutrition, and addressing insulin resistance, one can improve health and potentially live well into old age without relying on medications.
Don't ignore your body's warning signs: Speak with healthcare professionals about concerns, prevent small health issues from becoming serious through lifestyle changes and regular check-ups.
It's crucial to pay attention to our bodies and not dismiss symptoms as a normal part of aging. A family friend's experience of having stage 4 prostate cancer despite dismissing symptoms as just getting older serves as a reminder to speak with healthcare professionals about any concerns. Additionally, it's essential not to accept a diagnosis of conditions like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or prediabetes as inevitable, but instead, consider them as "pebbles" that can be addressed through lifestyle changes before they become more serious "rocks" or "boulders." Regular check-ups and self-advocacy are vital in maintaining good health and preventing potential health crises.
Creating good habits early on prevents health issues: A diagnosis of a condition like pre-diabetes can be addressed through lifestyle changes, including regular check-ups and monitoring markers of insulin resistance.
Preventing health issues starts young and creating good habits early on can prevent the appearance of health problems. A diagnosis of a condition, such as pre-diabetes, should be viewed as a "pebble" that can be addressed through lifestyle changes, even while continuing medication. For those who have already received a diagnosis, recognizing it as a sign to make changes is the first step. Regular check-ups, including fasting insulin tests, can help monitor progress and identify potential issues before they become more serious. Aim for a fasting glucose level between 70-100 mg/dL, and be aware of other markers of insulin resistance, such as high blood pressure, triglycerides, HDL levels, excess abdominal fat, and skin tags. Reading books like "The Obesity Code" or "The Diabetes Code" by Dr. Jason Fung can provide valuable information and guidance for making lifestyle changes.
Educate yourself about insulin resistance and its health connections: Learn about insulin resistance through books, focus on quality carbs, embrace an eating window, let go of dieting myths, and shift to a sustainable, healthy lifestyle.
Understanding insulin resistance and its connection to various health conditions can be a game-changer. If you receive a high blood sugar diagnosis, don't panic but educate yourself through books like "The Obesity Code" and "Why We Get Sick." Focus on quality carbohydrates instead of just cutting them out, and embrace the idea of eating nutritious foods within an eating window. Let go of dieting myths like counting calories and avoiding toxins in "diet" foods. Remember, you can eat well and thrive, not just lose weight. The key is to shift your mindset and embrace a sustainable, healthy lifestyle.
Optimize aging with low insulin lifestyle: Adopt nutrition, intermittent fasting, resistance strength training, stress management, sleep, and adequate protein intake for hormone support, toxin reduction, and muscle maintenance.
As we age, it's crucial to adopt a low insulin lifestyle that includes optimizing nutrition, intermittent fasting, and focusing on healthy movement, specifically resistance strength training, to support hormones, reduce toxins, and maintain muscle mass. This shift from chronic cardio to strength training can help improve insulin sensitivity and mental health. It's essential to recognize that calories are not the only factor in weight management and that focusing on various lifestyle factors, such as stress management, sleep, and adequate protein intake, can lead to a more sustainable and holistic approach to weight loss and overall health.
Building muscle tissue for better health: Regular exercise, especially muscle strengthening, can improve insulin sensitivity, insulin control, strength, and potentially prevent conditions like type 3 diabetes and osteoporosis. Focus on 20-30 minute sessions 2-3 times a week, and prioritize hip exercises for women to prevent femoral neck fractures.
Having more muscle tissue is beneficial for your health as it allows for more efficient glucose uptake and insulin sensitivity. This is because muscle tissue contains insulin receptors, acting like doors that let glucose into the cell. The more muscle tissue you have, the more doors are open, allowing for faster and more efficient glucose uptake. This leads to better insulin control, improved strength, and potential prevention of conditions like type 3 diabetes and osteoporosis. Strengthening muscles through regular exercise, such as 20-30 minute sessions 2-3 times a week, is a simple investment in your health. Additionally, focusing on hip exercises for women can help prevent femoral neck fractures. With the modern world contributing to sedentary lifestyles and poor nutrition, prioritizing muscle strength training is crucial for maintaining overall health and wellness.
Understanding Menopause's Impact on Nutrition and Gut Health: Women over 40 need to focus on nutrition, fasting, movement, sleep, and stress management to maintain a healthy weight and optimize health during menopause. Avoiding dairy, gluten, alcohol, and caffeine may be necessary due to estrogen's impact on gut health.
As women go through menopause, their estrogen levels decline, leading to increased insulin resistance and potential gut health changes. This means that women over 40 may need to pay closer attention to their nutrition, fasting, movement, sleep, and stress management to maintain a healthy weight and optimize their health. The decline in estrogen can also impact the gut microbiome, making it necessary to avoid certain foods like dairy, gluten, alcohol, and caffeine that may no longer be tolerated. The goal for women over 40 is to find a balance between becoming more insulin sensitive through healthy habits and maximizing the little estrogen they have. It's important to remember that gaining weight during menopause is not a reflection of personal failure, but rather a natural part of the aging process. By understanding the role of estrogen in insulin resistance and gut health, women can make informed choices to support their health and well-being during this stage of life. To learn more and join a supportive community, visit doctormindy.org and use the code ps 60pels for a discount.
Managing stress for hormonal balance and insulin resistance: Chronic stress increases cortisol production, hinders hormone balance, and contributes to insulin resistance. Exercise and movement help reduce stress, increase insulin receptors, and improve overall health.
Managing stress is crucial for both hormonal balance and insulin resistance. Chronic stress, whether it's emotional, work-related, or sedentary, can increase cortisol production, which in turn hinders the production of estrogen and progesterone. Moreover, cortisol directly increases insulin levels, contributing to insulin resistance. Exercise and movement are essential for reducing stress and increasing insulin receptors and GLUT 4 transporters, allowing glucose to enter the cells effectively. Furthermore, insulin resistance is linked to various mental health issues, including Alzheimer's, anxiety, depression, brain fog, and memory loss. Therefore, addressing stress and insulin resistance can significantly improve overall health and well-being.
Metabolic health and brain function: New research suggests insulin resistance may contribute to cognitive decline and dementia, and ketones as an alternative energy source for the brain may help mitigate symptoms.
The health of our brains, including both cognitive function and the risk of developing dementia, may be closely linked to insulin resistance and metabolic health. Traditionally, research has focused on plaques and tangles in the brain as the primary causes of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. However, new research suggests that insulin resistance, which can lead to the brain's inability to effectively use glucose for energy, may play a significant role. This can result in symptoms such as brain fog, fatigue, and memory issues. Ketones, an alternative energy source for the brain, may help mitigate these symptoms and improve overall brain health. It's important to consider the metabolic health of the brain and the potential impact of insulin resistance when considering the prevention and treatment of dementia.
Improve cognitive function and brain health with a ketogenic diet: A ketogenic diet can enhance focus, energy, and productivity while reducing insulin resistance, which is beneficial for brain health and may help prevent conditions like Alzheimer's disease. Prioritize lifestyle changes before age 40 or 50 for overall health improvement, not just weight loss.
A ketogenic diet, which puts the body in a state of ketosis and reduces the reliance on glucose, can improve cognitive function and overall brain health. This is because insulin resistance, a condition caused by constant glucose intake, is not required in a ketogenic state. The benefits of this diet include increased focus, energy, and productivity. Alzheimer's disease, which affects one out of three seniors, is seen as a form of "type 3 diabetes" and is linked to insulin resistance. Women, especially those going through menopause, are at a higher risk for memory issues and dementia as estrogen levels drop. To prevent these conditions, it's essential to prioritize lifestyle changes before the age of 40 or 50. The focus should be on overall health rather than just weight loss, as sustainable weight loss is a byproduct of a healthy lifestyle. Weight loss can serve as a motivating factor to start a healthier lifestyle, but it's crucial to explore the various health benefits beyond weight loss to ensure long-term success.
Practicing Gratitude for Personal and Collective Growth: Focusing on gratitude daily can shift energy towards positivity, improve mental and physical health, and collectively raise the vibration of those around us.
Prioritizing personal health, both mentally and physically, can positively impact not only ourselves but also our families and the world around us. The speaker emphasizes the importance of practicing gratitude as a way to focus on the positive and prioritize productive thoughts. She shares her personal practice of daily journaling specific things she's grateful for, which helps her focus on the good and set a positive tone for the day. By focusing on gratitude, we can shift our energy towards love, joy, and acceptance, and collectively raise the vibration of those around us and the world.
The power of positive mindset and self-acceptance: Reading books like 'Ask and It is Given', 'Think and Grow Rich', and 'I Am Enough' can help improve mindset, leading to better health, relationships, and business success. Focusing on positive thoughts leads to more good days and better impacts on personal and professional relationships.
The power of positive mindset and self-acceptance can significantly improve various aspects of our lives, including health, relationships, and business success. The speaker highly recommends the books "Ask and It is Given" by Esther and Jerry Hicks, and "Think and Grow Rich" by Napolean Hill, as well as "I Am Enough" by Marissa Peer, for those seeking to enhance their mindset. By focusing on these teachings, the speaker has learned to control her thoughts and enjoy more good days, leading to positive impacts on her personal and professional relationships. You can find her sharing more insights on Instagram (@doctormorgannolte), YouTube (Doctor Morgan Multi), TikTok, and her podcast, Reshape Your Health. For more information, visit zivli.com.
