Ep. 187 Strategies for Biohacking Metabolic Health with Dr. Alexandra Sowa

Ep. 187 Strategies for Biohacking Metabolic Health with Dr. Alexandra Sowa

Today, I am thrilled and honored to be talking to Dr. Alexandra Sowa. Dr. Sowa is a dual board-certified physician of internal medicine, specializing in metabolic health, and clinical instructor of medicine at NYU Langone. She has served as a health expert for national media outlets and print publications like SiriusXM, CBS News, NPR, the New York Times, U.S. News, World Report, and more. In addition to her private practice in NYC, she is the founder of SoWell Health, a consumer metabolic health company. Over the years, people kept complaining to Dr. Sowa about weight gain, decreased endurance, brain fog, and irregular periods, even when their doctors had told them they were healthy and their labs looked fine. When Dr. Sowa checked their labs, however, she would immediately see that they had metabolic syndrome, an underactive thyroid, a vitamin deficiency, and in 90% of the cases, insulin resistance too. During the turbulent period of the pandemic, Dr. Sowa finally had the time to sit and think about how she could help those patients. She came up with a unique solution and developed a home-testing kit to assess and address the symptoms of people’s metabolic health issues. In this episode, we discuss the scope of metabolic health in the U.S., and Dr. Sowa explains how she came up with her Weight Biology Kit. We talk about the importance of making the right nutritional choices and improving your health by making better lifestyle decisions. We dive into the role of using technology to monitor health, the influence of alcohol, and using Naltrexone to overcome alcohol cravings. We also unpack the notions of cheat days and biohacking in the wellness space. Remember to check out Dr. Sowa’s Weight Biology Kit, a point-of-care testing kit for insulin resistance. Stay tuned for more! IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How Dr. Sowa came up with her home-testing kit to address people’s metabolic issues. Insulin is often the first biomarker to become dysregulated as people move towards insulin resistance. Dr. Sowa explains why insulin is a better predictor than blood sugar of where people are in terms of their metabolic health. Why do people with high insulin levels gain weight even if they are calorie-restricting and eating very little? How does nutrition impact metabolic health? The two most important things you can do to improve your health if you have elevated insulin, and you show signs of insulin resistance. Three lifestyle changes that, in addition to better nutrition, can be instrumental in helping improve fasting insulin and blood sugar levels. The disruptive role alcohol can play in your metabolic health. Some tips for overcoming alcohol cravings. Why is it best to avoid having cheat days? The benefits of journaling, as a motivator for changing behavior. The roles technology and biohacking can play in metabolic health. The eight areas that get tested in Dr. Sowa’s core point-of-care home testing products. Dr. Sowa explains what the HOMA-IR score is. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Connect with Dr. Alexandra Sowa On her website On Instagram (@getsowell) On Instagram (@alexandrasowamd)

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Ep. 34 Radical Self-Care and Self-Love with Lydia Joy

Ep. 34 Radical Self-Care and Self-Love with Lydia Joy

In this Episode, Lydia talks about how she finds balance in her life with her important roles as healer and supermom. Lydia empowers women to radically transform their lives by offering seasonal detox, hair tissue mineral analysis, and 1:1 mind body coaching and nutritional therapy. You can find out more about Lydia and the services she offers here: lydiajoy.mykajabi.com or contact her via email at lydiajoyme@gmail.com Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and leave us a rating/review.

10 Helmi 201944min

Ep. 33 The Need for Sleep Part 1

Ep. 33 The Need for Sleep Part 1

In this bite-sized episode, Cynthia and I discuss one our favorite topics…sleep! We focus on the behavioral strategies to improve your sleep (called sleep hygiene). Join us to learn why sleep is so foundational to health and to weight loss. We'll teach you how to make simple changes to improve your sleep. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and leave us a rating/review. We appreciate it. Find out more about Cynthia at www.chtwellness.com and more about Kelly at www.everydaytherapist.com.

7 Helmi 201916min

Ep. 32 Integrative Approaches for Mental Tranquility

Ep. 32 Integrative Approaches for Mental Tranquility

In this episode, integrative practitioner Leyla Dim shares her talents and wisdom integrating cutting-edge mind-body techniques to heal and calm their nervous system. She talks about empowering clients who are frustrated with not getting results from more traditional treatments. You can learn more about Leyla here: https://www.leyladim.com/ Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and leave us a rating/review. We appreciate it.

3 Helmi 201940min

Ep. 31 Mompreneurs - When Life (and Snow) Happen

Ep. 31 Mompreneurs - When Life (and Snow) Happen

In this episode, Cynthia and Kelly share the current status of their lives which is a little messy. We talk about our tips for staying sane through single-parenting, snow days and delays, and the beautiful unpredictability of life. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and leave us a rating/review. We appreciate it.

31 Tammi 201920min

Ep. 30 Healing Magic to Gain Results in Life

Ep. 30 Healing Magic to Gain Results in Life

Jaime Pallotolo uses a mind-body-spirit approach to helping her clients take the next step in their careers and personal life to reach their potential. She helps clients give voice to their experience and remove blocks to change their maladaptive beliefs and improve their self-worth. She teaches clients how to be aware of their emotions, change their beliefs, and engage in new behaviors. Jaime also shares her personal self-care tips! Learn more about Jaime at https://www.jaimepallotolo.com/

27 Tammi 201939min

Ep. 29 How to Beat the Winter Blues

Ep. 29 How to Beat the Winter Blues

This is the time of year when many of us start to feel a little down and sad. This can be called the winter blues or seasonal affective disorder (SAD - if the symptoms meet a certain criteria and have been present for at least 2 years). In this episode, Cynthia and Kelly talk about causal factors and the lifestyle and dietary changes that you can make to feel better before spring arrives. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and leave us a rating/review.

13 Tammi 201917min

Ep. 28 Supercharged Strategies for a Better Brain

Ep. 28 Supercharged Strategies for a Better Brain

As founder of Redeeming Wellness, Leslie Bumpas helps women identify the underlying causes blocking their well-being and teaches them how to nourish their body. In this podcast, we talk all about one of Leslie's specialites, brain health. It's easy to overlook brain health until you notice a problem. Leslie gives us practical tools and strategies for improving brain health. Visit www.redeemingwellness.com for more information.

13 Tammi 201943min

Ep. 27 The TedX Experience

Ep. 27 The TedX Experience

TedX speakers bring wisdom and perspective to a variety of topics in life. Cynthia's talk on TedX is no exception. Cynthia's TedX talk covers perimenopause in a whole new light. In this episode, Cynthia talks about her process for preparing for her talk, what happened during the talk and how she stayed calm, and how she recovered and practiced self-care. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and leave us a rating/review. We appreciate it.

6 Tammi 201925min

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