Understanding Insulin Resistance: The Silent Driver of Chronic Disease

In today’s episode Melissa is joined by Functional Nurse Academy graduate Secily Krehbiel, registered nurse, board-certified in functional medicine and founder of Optimal Functional Health in Austin, Texas. Together, we explore the silent progression of insulin resistance—what causes it, how to detect it early, and why it’s central to so many chronic health issues. We dive into the role of nutrient deficiencies like magnesium, chromium, and vitamin D, and discuss the power of strength training and whole foods to restore metabolic balance. The conversation also covers GLP-1 agonists, carb cycling, the pitfalls of overdoing keto, and how insulin resistance affects hormonal health, fertility, and PCOS.

● Secily’s health journey to becoming a functional nurse

● Insulin resistance

● Inappropriate use vs appropriate use of peptides for weight loss

● Solutions for insulin resistance and other metabolic and hormonal disorders

● Secily’s private practice Optimal Functional Health

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