I am thrilled to have my dear friend and colleague, Shana Hussin, joining me on the podcast today. Shana is a registered dietitian and host of the Fast to Heal podcast, where she passionately pursues her mission to empower women in reversing obesity, diabetes, PCOS, and fatty liver.  In our discussion today, we dive into the main contributors to poor metabolic health, also looking at other factors that may have roles to play. We identify signs of compromised blood glucose metabolism, discuss satiety, and explore ways of reversing insulin resistance and diabetes. Shana also shares her insights on labs to monitor and offers valuable strategies for addressing sleep and constipation issues.  Join us as we navigate several health topics, all aimed at fostering a healthier and more vibrant lifestyle. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How Shana stepped back and re-evaluated her approach after her son got sick How Shana’s experience with intermittent fasting and whole foods led her to a renewed understanding of why people are unhealthy  How the culture of ultra-processed foods with artificial sweeteners and unhealthy fats started coming into play in the 1970s Why your genetics are not your destiny Why should seed oils be avoided? How sugar is an addictive substance that could lead to insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction What are the symptoms of insulin resistance? The benefits of intermittent fasting Why women must support their metabolic health during perimenopause and menopause Some natural remedies for improving sleep quality  Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to [email protected] Connect with Shana Hussin On her website Instagram