Susanna Søberg

1 week ago | blog.soeberginstitute.com | Susanna Søberg

Over the past few months, a wave of misinformation has been spreading across social media: "Women shouldn't do cold plunges," or "Cold plunges raise cortisol and disrupt female hormones." These claims are often paired with just enough scientific language to sound convincing—but as usual, they fall apart under scrutiny. The go-to piece of "evidence" used to support these claims is a study from 2014, conducted by Solianik et al.

1 week ago | blog.soeberginstitute.com | Susanna Søberg

Over the past few months, a wave of misinformation has been spreading across social media: "Women shouldn't do cold plunges," or "Cold plunges raise cortisol and disrupt female hormones." These claims are often paired with just enough scientific language to sound convincing—but as usual, they fall apart under scrutiny. The go-to piece of "evidence" used …

2 weeks ago | blog.soeberginstitute.com | Susanna Søberg

Humans naturally consume carbohydrates as part of their daily diet. One of the most commonly consumed sources of carbohydrates is wheat in its various forms, such as bread, pasta, and baked goods. However, what many people do not realize is that consuming too much wheat can have detrimental effects on our metabolism. Today, we will examine how excessive wheat consumption can impact metabolism and ultimately affect overall health.

3 weeks ago | blog.soeberginstitute.com | Susanna Søberg

As a doctor, I have always been passionate about educating and informing my patients about their health. And one topic that often comes up is the effect of alcohol on our sugar metabolism. With so much conflicting information out there, it can be confusing to know whether or not moderate alcohol consumption is truly harmful to those trying to manage their sugar levels.

3 weeks ago | blog.soeberginstitute.com | Susanna Søberg

Why Metabolism Matters More Than You ThinkMetabolism is often portrayed as a simple energy equation—burn more calories than you consume, and you’ll lose weight. But this oversimplification ignores the complex, dynamic system that determines how efficiently your body burns fat. New research shows that metabolism is not just about calories in and calories…