For more info on how I can help you, visit my site BetterByDrBrooke.com.  Collagen is not a new supplement but there are new collagen products on the market daily and most every woman I talk to is taking collagen or feels she should be. It’s generally a scoop added to their morning coffee or post-workout shake in hopes of better joints, healthier hair and glowing skin. Most women aren’t aware however that joints need different collagen support than our hair so it’s important we know why we want to take collagen and then to be sure our supplement is doing just that. In this episode ..read more

You’re seeing ads pop all over your phone and social media feeds for “natural ozempic”. Supplements that are said to work just like GLP-1 agonist medications, but is this true? In this episode I cover the most commonly marketed products to boost GLP-1: berberine, akkermansia and other GLP-1 probiotic blends and sodium-butyrate. I cover how these compounds work, how they impact GLP-1 and if the data holds up on these claims that they are the same as medications like Ozempic.   In this show I reference a couple of past episode of the Dr Brooke Show: Dr Brooke Show #373 Akkermansia: Hope or ..read more

For more info on how I can help you visit my site BetterByDrBrooke.com. Second of a two part series answering all of your questions on hormone replacement therapy for both symptom relief (i.e hot flashes, weight gain, joint pain, brain fog, etc.) and protection/longevity concerns such as supporting heart, brain and bone health. I cover questions on dosing, methods of taking HRT (i.e. the patch, topical creams, oral, etc.), side effects and risks, addressing common issues (i.e. irregular bleeding on estrogen, grogginess on progesterone, etc.) and the differences between HRT terms like bioidenti ..read more

For more info on how I can help you visit my site BetterByDrBrooke.com. First of a two part series answering all of your questions on hormone replacement therapy for both symptom relief (i.e hot flashes, weight gain, joint pain, brain fog, etc.) and protection/longevity concerns such as supporting heart, brain and bone health. I cover questions on dosing, methods of taking HRT (i.e. the patch, topical creams, oral, etc.), side effects and risks, addressing common issues (i.e. irregular bleeding on estrogen, grogginess on progesterone, etc.) and the differences between HRT terms like bioidentic ..read more

For more info on how I can help you visit my site BetterByDrBrooke.com.  The amazing Dr. Song is back to talk about her new book: Health Kids + Happy Kids! Always the voice of both sound advice and holistic help for our kiddos, I’m so happy to have had a chance to chat with Elisa about her new book which covers all manner of creating healthy foundations for our kids that will help them get get sick less often and have less ongoing issues with digestion, skin, mood and sleep. She also gives us a lot of go-to advice for dealing with acute issues like fevers, viruses, etc. I know all us mama ..read more

For more info on how I can help you visit my site BetterByDrBrooke.com. As women, our metabolism can feel elusive as it is impacted by both monthly cycles and cycles of our lifetime such as perimenopause and menopause. The cyclical nature of our hormones will impact how we metabolize both carbohydrates and fats as well as impact our mood, motivation and stamina in the gym. Previously, utilizing respiratory exchange rate to measure metabolism  - which tells us if we are burning carbs or fats for fuel - was only available in a lab setting and not for your average girl.  Twin sisters Mi ..read more

To learn more about how I can help you visit my site BetterByDrBrooke.com.   In this amazing interview, I’m joined by clinical psychologist, TEDx Speaker and author, Dr. Beth Kurland to talk about her new book. She explains why chasing happiness isn’t the best idea when what we really want is a deeper sense of well-being. We also discuss the 6 vantage points we can use to take a different view on our life and our current circumstances to better understand ourselves, our struggles and our desires.   Learn more about Dr. Kurland and get the book  here.    Be sure yo ..read more

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 monitori ..read 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 thos ..read more

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 ..read more