Lara Briden - The Period Revolutionary
Leading the change to better periods and hormones
Insulin resistance is the condition of having chronically elevated levels of insulin. It’s also called hyperinsulinemia, metabolic syndrome, or pre-diabetes and is a major player in many women’s health conditions including PCOS, acne, fibroids, perimenopause, and heavy periods. Insulin resistance also causes abdominal weight gain and is a risk factor for diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, dementia, … Read more
High-dose fructose can cause or worsen insulin resistance, abdominal weight gain, fatty liver, heavy periods, and PCOS. High-dose fructose comes from table sugar (sucrose), high-fructose corn syrup, and even some natural sweeteners such as agave, coconut sugar, dates, dried fruit, and fruit juice. Whole fruit is healthy and does not cause insulin resistance because 1) … Read more
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 the latest episode of my podcast and YouTube video, I explore food addiction … Read more
If you feel tired and hungry all the time—and can’t lose weight—insulin resistance and metabolic inflexibility could be why. Like Lara’s bestselling Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual, this book is a troubleshooting guide or manual for women. Only this time, it’s all about metabolic health—specifically, metabolic health for women of any age. Note … Read more