I recently received a message from one of my followers expressing frustration over an increase in her fasting insulin levels, when her HbA1C and fasting blood glucose levels have come down into healthy ranges. This can be so frustrating! In this episode I discuss why this may be and shared the timeline of reversing insulin resistance. Normalizing fasting insulin requires time, strategic lifestyle change, and patience. [1:25]- If you missed a deal from my 12 Days of Christmas offer and are still hoping to access it at a discounted rate, I will unlock all of the offers tomorrow, December 13th for 24 hours! Make sure you receive my emails to gain access to all these amazing offers!  [5:47]- What are the optimal ranges for fasting insulin, HbA1C, and fasting blood glucose levels?  [17:26]- What happens to cells that are no longer insulin sensitive? [19:38]- What is the timeline of reversing insulin resistance?  [21:12]- How can HbA1C give insight into possible blood sugar roller coasters?  Special thanks to Theia Health for sponsoring this episode. CGM’s provide incredible information for understanding your blood sugar levels- find out if using a CGM is for you! FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: ENROLL in LIA ON-DEMAND HERE! FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart  Metabolic Makeover Starter Course Low Insulin Academy On-Demand Course Low Insulin Academy Live WAITLIST BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!  

Episode 161- Why is My Fasting Insulin Going UP When My Blood Sugars are Going DOWN?

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Dr. Greg Brannon utilizes hormone replacement therapy to help females in perimenopause and menopause experience a smoother transition. We discussed what hormone replacement therapy is, how long therapy is used, hormone testing, and the comparison between cortisol and sex hormones. We heavily focused on testosterone too, which is the hormone responsible for countless roles in the male and female body.  WHAT WE DISCUSSED: [6:10]- Dr. Brannon’s story and what led him to hormone replacement therapy.  [10:39]- Comparing synthetic and bioidentical hormone derivatives.  [15:30]- How have optimal levels of testosterone shifted to adopt the “normal” but unhealthy levels of testosterone seen in males and females nowadays?  [21:27]- What are the best tests for hormone health?  [24:32]- What is impairing the body's ability to synthesize and secrete testosterone in healthy amounts?  [33:00]- How does Dr. Brannon use bioidentical pellets in his practice, Optimal Bio?  [40:45]- Can a female who has had reproductive cancer use hormone replacement therapy?  [44:28]- What is the common standard of care for hormone imbalances?  [48:18]- Is it cortisol or sex hormones that are contributing to high morning blood sugar?  [57:02]- How long does one use hormone replacement therapy for? [57:31]- Where does Dr. Brannon practice?  [1:00:36]- Final thoughts from Dr. Brannon.  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Soursop is an ancient superfruit that supports immunity and is beginning to gain popularity again in the modern day world. Use code SHANAH for 20% off $50 or more on Soursop’s gummies and shakes!  My favorite company that creates clean protein powders, Equip, is offering a 20% off sale to celebrate Memorial Day weekend! Use code SHANAH for 20% off your whole order from May 24th-May 27th.  FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM DR. GREG BRANNON: Website: https://optimalbio.com/  Instagram: @gregbrannonmd YouTube:  Clock Talk with Dr. Greg Brannon Book:  Restore: Optimal Health through Bioidentical Hormones   LET'S GET IN TOUCH:  Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ MY FREEBIES AND PROGRAMS: ENROLL in Low Insulin Academy ON-DEMAND HERE! My specialty course decoding everything about reversing metabolic illness!  If you want to work with me directly check out my coaching community! Schedule a FREE, 15 minute Q&A; session with me to get all your questions answered about Low Insulin Academy!  My FREE Starting Guides, a great place to learn more about the strategies I teach!  Register for my FREE webinar, You've Got Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Issues... NOW WHAT?!  Grab my metabolic testing guide!  Metabolic Makeover Starter Course teaches you how to transition from a sugar burner to a fat burner!  BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Episode 184- A Deep Dive Into Optimizing HRT with Dr. Greg Brannon

Everyday I am amazed by the complexity of the human body. As a lifelong learner, I too am learning the body's overall wellbeing is influenced not only by optimal nutrition- or lack thereof- it also thrives in response to appropriate light patterns, circadian rhythm, hormone production, exercise, environmental stimuli, EMFs, and SO much more! In this episode I dissect what a day in my life looks like since focusing on new areas of health and wellbeing.  WHAT WE DISCUSSED: [5:12]- WHY I am releasing this episode that is so transparent about my current state of health and wellbeing.  [8:17]- The lab testing I utilized to understand I have severe adrenal burnout. Interpreting my results and symptoms.  [20:44]- Explaining the different kinds of sunlight and how they set the circadian rhythm.  [28:11]- How have my eating patterns shifted?  [35:12]- What I am doing to heal the stomach bloating I was experiencing.  [36:04]- Has my exercise regimen changed? Why I strength train later in the morning and implement multiple walks a day.  [39:52]- What have I done to limit my exposure to EMFs?  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Soursop is an ancient superfruit that supports immunity and is beginning to gain popularity again in the modern day world. Use code SHANAH for 20% off $50 or more on Soursop’s gummies and shakes!  Maintaining an optimal electrolyte balance is essential for full body hydration! I love the company LMNT for pure electrolyte mixes- use this link for a free starting pack. LET'S GET IN TOUCH:  Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ MY FREEBIES AND PROGRAMS: ENROLL in Low Insulin Academy ON-DEMAND HERE! My specialty course decoding everything about reversing metabolic illness!  If you want to work with me directly check out my coaching community! Schedule a FREE, 15 minute Q&A; session with me to get all your questions answered about Low Insulin Academy!  My FREE Starting Guides, a great place to learn more about the strategies I teach!  Register for my FREE webinar, You've Got Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Issues... NOW WHAT?!  Grab my metabolic testing guide!  Metabolic Makeover Starter Course teaches you how to transition from a sugar burner to a fat burner!  BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Episode 183- Opening Up About Recent Struggles and Putting New Protocols in Place

Dr. Thomas Cowan is a practitioner in the field of alternative health and author of six best-selling books. His teachings are navigated by new biology principles such as the biology of water and the relationship of exclusion zone water to cancer. In this episode we delve into holistic cancer treatments, should females screen for cancer, and deuterium depleted water.  WHAT WE DISCUSSED: [5:05]- What Dr. Tom addressed in his book,  Cancer and the New Biology of Water, offering a fresh perspective on cancer. [25:30]- How do environmental poisons contribute to an individual's risk for cancer? [32:05]- How does water composition influence one's overall health?  [45:19]- What are the best modalities for treating cancer after a diagnosis?  [56:38]- What is deuterium depleted water? How is this different from filtered H2O?  [1:03:22]- Keto diet and manufactured deuterium depleted water… how do these influence an individual's exposure to deuterium?  [1:05:14]- Should NADH be used as a supplement to increase mitochondrial functionality? [1:09:56]- How are EMF’s dangerous at the cellular level?  [1:14:20]- What does Dr. Tom recommend in regard to cancer screening?   LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Soursop is an ancient superfruit that supports immunity and is beginning to gain popularity again in the modern day world. Use code SHANAH for 20% off $50 or more on Soursop’s gummies and shakes!  Special thanks to L'Bri for sponsoring this episode. Their clean-ingredient skin and hair care products have been staples of mine for years! I also trust their mineral-based sunscreen if I need protection from extended periods in the sun.  My course, Low Insulin Academy, will be discounted from Friday, May 10- Monday, May 13 in celebration of Mother’s Day! I rarely offer discounts on this course, so be sure to gift yourself or another the blessing of true healing this Mother’s Day!  FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM DR. TOM COWAN:  Website: https://drtomcowan.com/  Online Clinic: https://newbiologyclinic.com/  Dr. Cowan’s Garden: https://www.drcowansgarden.com/ LET'S GET IN TOUCH:  Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ MY FREEBIES AND PROGRAMS: ENROLL in Low Insulin Academy ON-DEMAND HERE! My specialty course decoding everything about reversing metabolic illness!  If you want to work with me directly check out my coaching community! Schedule a FREE, 15 minute Q&A; session with me to get all your questions answered about Low Insulin Academy!  My FREE Starting Guides, a great place to learn more about the strategies I teach!  Register for my FREE webinar, You've Got Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Issues... NOW WHAT?!  Grab my metabolic testing guide!  Metabolic Makeover Starter Course teaches you how to transition from a sugar burner to a fat burner!  BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Episode 182- Alternative Cancer Treatments and the New Biology of Water with Dr. Thomas Cowan

Eric Edmeades is the coauthor of the newly published book,  Postdiabetic, and has a passion for helping those with metabolic illness heal and achieve postdiabetic vitality. Along with being an author and continual learner, Eric also serves as a leadership speaker and entrepreneur. It was so fun to talk about the role of mindset in living a lifestyle free of metabolic illness in this episode!  WHAT WE DISCUSSED: [7:03]- Eric’s story, including how he established the term postdiabetic and what it means. [17:11]- What is the pertinence of behavioral changes when healing from metabolic illness?  [25:13]- How did Eric lose 35 pounds, reverse skin issues, and regain his health? How did mindset shifts contribute to his success?  [33:39]- The 9-week guide Eric detailed in his book,  Postdiabetic, to reverse prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.  [50:20]- Sustaining your healing journey after diabetes.  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Wearing blue light blocking glasses after the sun sets is a non-negotiable for me! Midwest Red Light Therapy is a trustworthy and affordable company to purchase functional red light and blue light blocking products from. Use code SHANAH for 10% off!  FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM ERIC EDMEADES: Website: https://ericedmeades.com/ Instagram: @ericedmeades Eric’s Company: https://getwildfit.com/  LET'S GET IN TOUCH:  Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ MY FREEBIES AND PROGRAMS: ENROLL in Low Insulin Academy ON-DEMAND HERE! My specialty course decoding everything about reversing metabolic illness!  If you want to work with me directly- this is for you!! Schedule a FREE,  15 minute Q&A; session with me to get all your questions answered about Low Insulin Academy!  My FREE Starting Guides, a great place to learn more about the strategies I teach!  Register for my FREE webinar, You've Got Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Issues... NOW WHAT?!  Know the right Metabolic Lab Tests to ask for!  Metabolic Makeover Starter Course teaches you how to transition from a sugar burner to a fat burner!  BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Episode 181- Reversing Prediabetes and Becoming "Postdiabetic" with Eric Edmeades

Risa Groux is a Functional Nutritionist and Certified Autoimmune Coach who is passionate about nutrition and healing the root cause of disease. Risa specializes in health challenges like diabetes, autoimmune disease, cancer, digestion, thyroid, and hormone imbalances. In this episode we delve into stool and blood tests, probiotics, and genetic testing to heal from autoimmune issues. We also dissected the 5 drivers of weight loss resistance, including what helped Risa heal from her own health imbalances.  WHAT WE DISCUSSED:  [8:07]- How did miscarriages lead Risa down the path of health discovery?  [15:36]- What kind of doctors and functional lab tests did Risa utilize in her healing journey? What do the stool test and blood labs she uses in her daily practice reveal?  [24:05]- How does Risa implement nutritional changes for her patients?  [32:27]- How does one treat leaky gut?  [38:00]- Is there a relationship between Hashimoto’s Disease and blood sugar issues?  [42:32]- Who should take a probiotic? How do fermented foods supply probiotics to a well-rounded diet? [45:26]- How to heal from candida overgrowth using a holistic approach.  [49:02]- What are the 5 drivers of weight loss resistance? [54:57]- Personalized probiotic formulations and comprehensive genetic testing are now being used to heal autoimmune issues.  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  I love using the  Lumen Device whenever I complete a longer fast to understand whether I am burning stored body fat or sugar in the bloodstream. They are offering a $100 discount through the end of April using  this link!  Being barefoot outside is optimal, but sometimes not always possible. I wear Bahé Grounding Shoes to receive all the grounding benefits while being outside in footwear! Use the code SHANA10 for 10% off.  FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM RISA GROUX: Website: https://www.risagrouxnutrition.com/  Instagram: @risagrouxnutrition Nutrition Detox: Use code FASTTOHEAL10 for 10% off!  LET'S GET IN TOUCH:  Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ MY FREEBIES AND PROGRAMS: ENROLL in LIA ON-DEMAND HERE! My specialty course decoding everything about reversing metabolic illness!  If you want to work with me directly- this is for you!! Schdule a FREE, 15 minute Q&A; session with me to get all your questions answered about LIA!  My FREE Starting Guides, a great place to learn more about the strategies I teach!  Register for my FREE webinar, You've Got Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Issues... NOW WHAT?!  Know the right Metabolic Lab Tests to ask for!  For my friends who have tried all the things!-10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart  Metabolic Makeover Starter Course teaches you how to transition from a sugar burner to a fat burner!  BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Episode 161- Why is My Fasting Insulin Going UP When My Blood Sugars are Going DOWN?

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