Rev Up Health
Welcome to "Rev Up Health," hosted by Dr. Mark and Tandi Hechler of Revelation Health and Well-Being. This enlightening podcast dives into the world of functional medicine, offering insights, tips, and real-life stories to empower you on your journey to optimal health. Each episode, Dr. Mark and Tandi explore a variety of health topics, from nutrition and fitness to mental well-being and preventive care, all tailored to help you revitalize your life. Join us as we unpack the secrets of thriving in health and wellness, and inspire you to take control of your health journey.
Rev Up Health
Unlock Your Metabolism After 40: Decoding Hidden Insulin Resistance
In this crucial recent episode of Rev Up Health, Dr. Mark and Tandi Hechler dive into a pervasive health challenge gaining significant attention: metabolism after 40, with a sharp focus on insulin resistance. They reveal that while routine lab tests like fasting glucose and A1C might appear "normal," a deeper look often uncovers hidden insulin resistance—a silent driver behind many chronic health issues. Listeners will learn to identify the subtle insulin resistance symptoms, from persistent belly fat and post-meal fatigue to sugar cravings and skin tags, and understand its profound connection to conditions like Type 2 Diabetes, heart disease, PCOS, and even Alzheimer's (often called Type 3 Diabetes). This offers a vital prediabetes functional medicine perspective.
The hosts demystify complex concepts with relatable analogies, explaining insulin as a "key" and cells as "rusty locks," and illustrating how modern lifestyles often create a "sugar traffic jam" in the body. They illuminate why midlife is a particularly vulnerable period for metabolic flexibility, attributing it to hormonal shifts (like perimenopause in women and declining testosterone in men), age-related muscle loss, and the cumulative impact of lifestyle choices such as sedentary habits, processed food consumption, poor sleep, and chronic stress. This episode empowers listeners with knowledge of specific lab markers, including fasting insulin and Homa-IR scores, that offer a more accurate picture of their metabolic health beyond standard screenings, and even explores the utility of a CGM for weight loss insights.
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