Are you feeling frustrated by creeping weight gain, disrupted sleep, and hormonal chaos in midlife? You're not alone—and you're not out of options.
In this empowering episode, Angela sits down with chiropractor and mom-of-three Dr. Tonya Westerbeke to talk candidly about how women can take charge of their health journey in their 40s and beyond. What unfolds is a conversation packed with practical tools and personal insights from a practitioner who lives what she teaches.
Dr. Tonya reminds us that chiropractic care isn’t just for back pain—it’s foundational to nervous system health, which governs everything from metabolism to hormonal balance. As she says, “If the nerves aren’t telling your organs how to function, you’re behind the eight ball.”
Here are some key takeaways:
Start with the spine. Regular chiropractic care can help regulate various bodily functions, from metabolism to inflammation, making it an often-overlooked ally in the aging process.
Blood sugar is a big deal. Dr. Tonya wears a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to manage blood sugar and encourages experimenting with food order (fiber, protein, then carbs) to reduce insulin spikes. Even though she doesn’t currently have diabetes.
Ditch perfection, embrace experimentation. Your health isn’t a fixed plan—it’s a living experiment. Try something. Adjust. Learn.
Consider tools like dihydroberberine. This supplement helps manage insulin levels and inflammation, two key factors in weight and energy as we age.
Sleep matters more than you think. Using her Oura ring, Tonya tracks how rest (or lack of it) affects recovery, inflammation, and metabolism.
Slow is not lazy; it’s necessary. Pushing harder isn’t always the answer. Sometimes, wellness looks like walking instead of running.
💬 Pull Quote:
“There’s research that shows higher insulin levels now link to Alzheimer’s later. I’m going to do everything in my power to reduce that risk—not just for me, but for my kids.”
With fierce freedom,
Angela Belford
P.S. Curious about dihydro-berberine or CGMs? Check out dihydro-berberine SR by Endurance Products and Stelo.com
Connect with Dr. Tonya Westerbeke https://www.bthclinics.com/us-zeeland/
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