There are many reasons why you aren’t able to recover between workouts and lacking the steam to keep at it with any consistency. I cover several of them in this episode including lifestyle habits that are absolutely key (although perhaps boring) to recovery including sleep, hydration as well as how oxidative stress, inflammation, mitochondrial health and several hormones will impact your ability to repair, reset and get ready to workout again. I also cover the difference between latent and immediate recovery and how lack of one vs. the other indicates different issues. And of course I give you some suggestions for things that help all of us recover better such as cold exposure.    To work with Dr Brooke click here and if you loved this episode please leave a review!     Be sure you connect with me in my FREE PRIVATE Facebook group:  Hormones & Happiness with Dr Brooke where other amazing, like minded women like YOU are already hanging out!  Join us!   Follow Dr Brooke on Instagram and get signed up for my awesome emails here. Seriously,I write really great emails, or so 1000s of women tell me and I’d like to send you one too.   This episode is also sponsored by the incredible, wildcrafted, full spectrum NED hemp oil with their growing line of products including formulas for female hormone balance, my personal fav the Sleep Blend and their new Stress Blend with ashwaganda, cinnamon and cardamom...yum! Save 15% on your first order with code BETTEREVERYDAY at checkout.   This episode is also sponsored by LMNT Electrolytes! These high sodium, well balanced hydration boosters are perfect for low carb dieters, those doing keto or when employing intermittent or any type of fasting. Skip the brain fog, low energy, cravings and perform better with LMNT electrolytes. Get your FREE sample pack here!   

Dr Brooke Show #288 What To Do When You Can’t Recover From Your Workouts

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For more info on how I can help you visit my site BetterByDrBrooke.com.    What test is the most accurate assessment of your blood sugar, insulin resistance or glucose variability? I cover the lab testing that you would get from your doctor: fasting glucose and Hemoglobin A1C as the most common ones, as well as Fructosamine and Glycomark. As well testing you might not be getting that you could easily request such as fasting insulin or C-Peptide. And there is testing you likely have like LDH that you didn’t know was related to blood sugar levels. Lastly, how does at home monitoring play in for you in terms of using a glucometer or a CGM (continuous glucose monitor).   Which test is best? I cover what these tests tell you, why it’s key to know what you’re looking for, what might be covered by insurance and where you fall on the blood sugar problem spectrum: looking for optimal health and prevention vs. prediabetic or overt insulin resistance.    And the newer question we need to be asking: is it just high blood sugar we need to worry about or is glucose variability where it’s at?    Episodes and links referenced in the show that may be helpful:   Get yourself a CGM with my fav app  Nutrisense and save $50!   Article I wrote on  Do You Need A CGM?    Interview with Carlee Hayes from Nutrisense on using a CGM.    Be sure you connect with me in my FREE PRIVATE Facebook group:  Hormones & Happiness with Dr Brooke where other amazing, like minded women like YOU are already hanging out!  Join us!   Follow Dr Brooke on Instagram and get signed up for my awesome emails here. Seriously,  I write really great emails, or so 1000s of women tell me and I’d like to send you one too.   To work with Dr Brooke click here and if you loved this episode please leave a review!     Stuff I Know You Will Love (Partners of the Dr Brooke Show) Want to avoid that mid afternoon energy slump and mental fogginess without using caffeine? Or need a preworkout boost to perform your best? Consider exogenous ketones like the ketone diol, no tummy upset, even energy found in KetoneIQ! I have found such a benefit in using KetoneIQ for my midlife brain fog and overall better mental and physical stamina - no fasting or keto diet required!  To learn more about KetoneIQ and save 30% off your first subscription order visit  https://KETONE.com/BETTEREVERYDAY (discount automatically applied at checkout).   Did you know that 95% of women taking a prenatal are still nutrient deficient? The founders of Needed saw this as a big problem and I couldn’t agree more! But Needed quickly became a bigger solution to a bigger problem by providing more options for moms and moms to be. Women need so much support during the time from thinking about getting pregnant all the way to having little ones and so often they are left with options that don’t address their needs (prenatals that have nutrients in the wrong forms or that they can’t take due to nausea) or they are left with low energy, anxiety or even colds/flus while they are pregnant or nursing because there aren’t natural products that are considered safe during these times. Needed solved all of these problems as well as created a community of no-guilt, education and support for new moms and moms to be. Learn more about Needed and save 20% off your first order with code BETTEREVERYDAY at  checkout.   This episode is also sponsored by LMNT Electrolytes! These high sodium, well balanced hydration boosters are perfect for low carb dieters, those doing keto or when employing intermittent or any type of fasting. Skip the brain fog, low energy, cravings and perform better with LMNT electrolytes. Get your FREE sample pack here!

Dr Brooke Show #398 Making Sense of Blood Sugar Testing: Hemoglobin A1C, Glycomark, CGMs and More

For more info on how I can help you visit my site BetterByDrBrooke.com. In this fascinating episode with Dr. Latt Mansor joins me to discuss of one of my favorite new products: KetoneIQ. I've generally only considered taking exogenous ketones to support a ketogenic diet for those days when ketones and thus energy was low. However, what we now know is that exogenous ketones are very powerful and have utlilty beyond supplementing a keto diet. Ketones like those found in KetoneIQ can be used for better mental clarity and focus, more energy and better workout stamina and recovery - and all of those benefits can be harnessed without being on a keto diet. To learn more about KetoneIQ and save 30% off your first subscription order visit https://KETONE.com/BETTEREVERYDAY (discount automatically applied at checkout).   Be sure you’re subscribed to The Dr. Brooke Show on your favorite podcast player so you never miss a new episode.    To work with Dr Brooke click here and if you loved this episode please leave a review!     Follow Dr Brooke on Instagram and get signed up for my awesome emails here. Seriously,I write really great emails, or so 1000s of women tell me and I’d like to send you one too.   Be sure you connect with me in my FREE PRIVATE Facebook group: Hormones & Happiness with Dr Brooke where other amazing, like minded women like YOU are already hanging out! Join us!   Stuff I Know You Will Love   This episode is sponsored by Organifi whose green juice is my absolute favorite on the market. It’s certified USDA organic, contains 11 superfoods including the heavy hitters spirulina and matcha, includes 600mg of ashwaganda and is a great boost of antioxidants for better energy, less brain fog and better exercise recovery. And ladies, you’re going to want to try Harmony! Their female hormone balancing blend of shatavari, maca and vitex in a delicious cacao base. Save 20% with code BETTEREVERYDAY at checkout.  Did you know that 95% of women taking a prenatal are still nutrient deficient? The founders of Needed saw this as a big problem and I couldn’t agree more! But Needed quickly became a bigger solution to a bigger problem by providing more options for moms and moms to be. Women need so much support during the time from thinking about getting pregnant all the way to having little ones and so often they are left with options that don’t address their needs (prenatals that have nutrients in the wrong forms or that they can’t take due to nausea) or they are left with low energy, anxiety or even colds/flus while they are pregnant or nursing because there aren’t natural products that are considered safe during these times. Needed solved all of these problems as well as created a community of no-guilt, education and support for new moms and moms to be. Learn more about Needed and save 20% off your first order with code BETTEREVERYDAY at  checkout.

Dr Brooke Show #397 Benefits of Exogenous Ketone Supplements for Women Even If Not On A Keto Diet with Dr. Latt Mansor

For more information on how I can help you visit my site BetterByDrBrooke.com.   The ketogenic diet is a tool, a powerful tool that can be great for neuroinflammation, insulin resistance and weight loss. While it can work great for some women it can create hormone issues for others. In this episode I cover who keto is ideal for, how to do it right, common pitfalls and the five biggest considerations for women when it comes to this nutrition strategy including estrogen, cortisol, thyroid and even mindset.    To learn more check this article: 5 Keto Considerations for Women.   Be sure you connect with me in my FREE PRIVATE Facebook group:  Hormones & Happiness with Dr Brooke where other amazing, like minded women like YOU are already hanging out!  Join us!   Follow Dr Brooke on Instagram and get signed up for my awesome emails here. Seriously,  I write really great emails, or so 1000s of women tell me and I’d like to send you one too.   To work with Dr Brooke click here and if you loved this episode please leave a review!     Stuff I Know You Will Love   This episode is sponsored by Organifi whose green juice is my absolute favorite on the market. It’s certified USDA organic, contains 11 superfoods including the heavy hitters spirulina and matcha, includes 600mg of ashwaganda and is a great boost of antioxidants for better energy, less brain fog and better exercise recovery. And ladies, you’re going to want to try Harmony! Their female hormone balancing blend of shatavari, maca and vitex in a delicious cacao base. Save 20% with code BETTEREVERYDAY at checkout.  This episode is also sponsored by LMNT Electrolytes! These high sodium, well balanced hydration boosters are perfect for low carb dieters, those doing keto or when employing intermittent or any type of fasting. Skip the brain fog, low energy, cravings and perform better with LMNT electrolytes. Get your FREE sample pack here!

Dr Brooke Show #396 Is the Keto Diet Good For Women?

For more info on how I can help you, visit BetterByDrBrooke.com. Bloating is a symptom that for many women is hard to discern the cause: is it water retention? Digestive? Or new belly fat from shifting hormones? I ask about bloating on literally every call I have women women and they often don’t totally know how to answer it so I wanted to dedicate some time to this super common symptom to help you break it down in terms of where it’s coming from and various suggestions to deal with it depending on the root cause.   Be sure you’re subscribed to The Dr. Brooke Show on your favorite podcast player so you never miss a new episode.  To work with Dr Brooke click here and if you loved this episode please leave a review!   Follow Dr Brooke on Instagram and get signed up for my awesome emails here. Seriously,I write really great emails, or so 1000s of women tell me and I’d like to send you one too. Be sure you connect with me in my FREE PRIVATE Facebook group: Hormones & Happiness with Dr Brooke where other amazing, like minded women like YOU are already hanging out! Join us!   Stuff I Know You Will Love This episode is also sponsored by Organifi whose green juice is my absolute favorite on the market. It’s certified USDA organic, contains 11 superfoods including the heavy hitters spirulina and matcha, includes 600mg of ashwaganda and is a great boost of antioxidants for better energy, less brain fog and better exercise recovery. And ladies, you’re going to want to try Harmony! Their female hormone balancing blend of shatavari, maca and vitex in a delicious cacao base. Save 20% with code BETTEREVERYDAY at checkout.  Did you know that 95% of women taking a prenatal are still nutrient deficient? The founders of Needed saw this as a big problem and I couldn’t agree more! But Needed quickly became a bigger solution to a bigger problem by providing more options for moms and moms to be. Women need so much support during the time from thinking about getting pregnant all the way to having little ones and so often they are left with options that don’t address their needs (prenatals that have nutrients in the wrong forms or that they can’t take due to nausea) or they are left with low energy, anxiety or even colds/flus while they are pregnant or nursing because there aren’t natural products that are considered safe during these times. Needed solved all of these problems as well as created a community of no-guilt, education and support for new moms and moms to be. Learn more about Needed and save 20% off your first order with code BETTEREVERYDAY at  checkout.   

Dr Brooke Show #395 Why Do I Feel Bloated?

For more info on how I can help you, visit BetterByDrBrooke.com. Recently, I had that experience we’re all looking for: the satisfaction of seeing that hard work we put in on ourselves show up in a very real way in my life. I have explained the 5 Different Stress Responses in an episode from spring 2023 and last week in spring of 2024 I saw my understanding of this really kick into action - and it was brilliant! I saw my traumatic stress response of fawning in full force play out before my eyes and because of knowing these various types of stress responses and what triggers them I was able to not go too far down that road, resolve the stress in my body and make a better choice with my stress response. A choice that left me more empowered, able to be more gentle on myself and move forward in a productive way - and you can learn this too! Understanding these various stress responses is key in making cha+nge to how stress impacts us and this goes far beyond traditional ideas of “stress management” - these are stress skills. Skills that will actually change how you respond to and experience stress - and that helps all of your hormones! Be sure you’re subscribed to The Dr. Brooke Show on your favorite podcast player so you never miss a new episode.    To work with Dr Brooke click here and if you loved this episode please leave a review!     Follow Dr Brooke on Instagram and get signed up for my awesome emails here. Seriously,I write really great emails, or so 1000s of women tell me and I’d like to send you one too.   Be sure you connect with me in my FREE PRIVATE Facebook group: Hormones & Happiness with Dr Brooke where other amazing, like minded women like YOU are already hanging out! Join us!   Stuff I Know You Will Love With your body being 50% amino acids plus the uphill battle most women face after age 30 to hold on to their lean mass, using a properly blended, complete amino acid blend like those from KION will be a game changer for your health, energy and metabolism. Learn more and save a generous 20% off one of my favorite new products: the Kion Aminos.  This formula is backed by over 20 years of clinical research, highest quality ingredients, no fillers or junk, undergoes rigorous quality testing, and tastes amazing with natural flavors. Save 20% on monthly deliveries and 10% on one-time purchases at getkion.com/bettereveryday.  Did you know that 95% of women taking a prenatal are still nutrient deficient? The founders of Needed saw this as a big problem and I couldn’t agree more! But Needed quickly became a bigger solution to a bigger problem by providing more options for moms and moms to be. Women need so much support during the time from thinking about getting pregnant all the way to having little ones and so often they are left with options that don’t address their needs (prenatals that have nutrients in the wrong forms or that they can’t take due to nausea) or they are left with low energy, anxiety or even colds/flus while they are pregnant or nursing because there aren’t natural products that are considered safe during these times. Needed solved all of these problems as well as created a community of no-guilt, education and support for new moms and moms to be. Learn more about Needed and save 20% off your first order with code BETTEREVERYDAY at  checkout.   

Dr Brooke Show #288 What To Do When You Can’t Recover From Your Workouts

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