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Join Dr. Emmie Brown and Melissa Gentile as they welcome Jessica Bruno, a functional medicine nutritionist, to discuss the impact of stress on blood sugar, hormones, and overall health. Jessica shares her own health journey and offers practical insights on lifestyle changes, fasting, and balancing blood sugar. This conversation covers how stressors, both mental and physical, disrupt our health, and why managing stress is critical for long-term wellness.
Key Points: Jessica's personal health journey and transition to functional medicine The connection between stress, cortisol, and blood sugar regulation đź“Ť Blood sugar dysregulation, stress, and root-cause testing đź“Ť Practical tips for managing stress and improving cortisol balance đź“Ť The role of nutrition, intermittent fasting, and daily habits đź“Ť The impact of toxins and gut health on stress and hormones đź“Ť Practical lifestyle approaches to managing stress đź“Ť
📍Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction and welcome 2:15 - Jessica’s journey into functional medicine 10:35 - The stress and blood sugar connection explained 20:45 - Managing cortisol through nutrition and lifestyle 34:10 - Key nutrients and supplements for stress support 45:20 - Case study: Blood sugar, toxins, and weight loss
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