E 249 How Blood Sugar Spikes Trigger Anxiety

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 What if your anxiety isn't actually anxiety—but your blood sugar crashing?

In this episode, board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Tracy McCarthy reveals the connection between what you eat and how you feel. After years of prescribing medications and feeling limited by traditional approaches, Dr. McCarthy discovered functional medicine—and it changed everything.

🎯 What You'll Learn:
✅ The #1 hidden cause of anxiety that 99% of people don't know about
✅ How the "blood sugar rollercoaster" triggers panic attacks
✅ Why inflammation is secretly sabotaging your mental health
✅ 3 supplements that can transform anxiety naturally
✅ The truth about food sensitivity testing (and what works better)
✅ Simple diet changes that eliminated patients' anxiety completely
✅ How to use a continuous glucose monitor to hack your mood

🔍 Key Topics Covered:

Blood sugar spikes and anxiety connection
Omega-3 vs Omega-6 fats and inflammation
Magnesium glycinate for anxiety relief
B vitamins and mental health
The gut-brain connection
Elimination diets vs. food sensitivity tests
Functional medicine approach to mental health


Balance your blood sugar - Pair carbs with protein and healthy fats
Take magnesium glycinate - Especially at bedtime for better sleep
Start with ONE change - Don't overwhelm yourself trying to do everything at once

🎁 FREE RESOURCES:
📋 Get Dr. McCarthy's FREE guide: "Top 10 Overlooked Causes of Anxiety, Depression, and Brain Fog"


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