Awaken Your Path To Wellness

46. Understanding Blood Sugar's Impact on Mental Health


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Welcome to this week's podcast episode, where Dr. Barb dives deep into a topic that impacts not only our physical well-being but also our mental health – blood sugar and insulin resistance. We all know that what we eat can affect our energy levels, but have you ever considered how it influences your mood, especially when it comes to anxiety and depression?

In this episode, Dr. Barb explores the intricate connection between blood sugar regulation and our emotional well-being. It's important to understand the ways in which imbalances in blood sugar levels can contribute to feelings of anxiety and depression. 

In this episode Dr. Barb covers:

  • Blood sugar regulation and its role in mood
  • How insulin resistance affects our mental health 
  • The mechanisms that underlie the relationship blood sugar regulation, insulin resistance and mood disorders
  • How to manage blood sugar and reduce insulin resistance
  • Why it is important to pay attention to the impact that blood sugar regulation has on mood
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    About The Host:

    Dr. Barb Woegerer is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada as well as virtually with anyone in the province of Ontario. Dr. Barb is passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their own health. Her primary focus is to explore the underlying root cause and provide individualized patient centered care. She utilizes evidence based therapies and provides patients with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed. Her clinical focus is in women’s health, stress management, and inflammatory conditions.  Dr. Barb also spends a great deal of time educating individuals on the importance of magnesium and why we all need to add this mineral to our health toolbox. When she’s not seeing patients she loves spending time in nature, reading and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

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    Dr. Barb's Magnesium E-book covers everything you need to know about this mineral. It covers why so many of us are deficient, what we can do to improve Magnesium status, health conditions, recipes and so much more. Get it here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Magnesium: The Magic Mineral ⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Dr. Barb's Magnesium Forms E-book that goes over which form of Magnesium to use for what. Get it here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Magnesium Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to the Different Forms of Magnesium⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    Connect with Dr. Barb

    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@drbarbwoegerer⁠⁠⁠

    Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠

    Live in Ontario and want to book an appointment with me? ⁠⁠⁠Book an appointment here (virtual or in person)


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