Dr. Connor Anderson, ND

06/04/2026

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“Clinically proven” but I don’t have the clinical information to recommend this to anyone…

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05/04/2026

Your metabolism isn’t broken! But it is likely stressed and needs some attention

I work in systemic root cause and preventative medicine and see these numbers and patterns come up more than they should.

Health, and these conditions in particular, tends to be a type of thing that compound. Don’t wait for them to show their teeth

Some of the joy in my work is providing clarity and helping generate better outcomes in individuals looking for better health. It’s a lot easier when done early. If you’re experiencing some of those symptoms, it may be time for a conversation

04/20/2026

Overly restricting yourself for quick results almost never works out well in the long run and your biology doesn’t like it.

Smaller, more realistic lifestyle changes will be more meaningful for your metabolism, hormones, mood, recovery, energy, and results long term.

Healthy body composition is a very meaningful part of your long-term health and vitality.

I’m sharing this because people are self imposing unnecesssaey stress on themselves without yielding either.

If you have health conditions that predispose you to difficulties with weight management or have been struggling to maintain a healthy body composition - that’s what I’m here for.

04/16/2026

https://www.drconnoranderson.com/blog-1/why-eating-less-isnt-always-the-answer-low-energy-availability-and-what-it-does-to-your-body

If you've ever cut calories hard, pushed through fatigue, and still couldn't lose weight — or worse, started feeling worse the longer you dieted — you're not failing. Your body is responding exactly as it was designed to. The problem isn't your willpower. It's a physiological state called low en

04/11/2026

GOOD NEWS: Eating well still has side effects that are awesome! 🍏🫀⚡️

This was an uncomplicated case in a vibrant young man who was extremely busy but loved to cook (modern day super power).

This process is standard in my work - He came in with a common concern of LOW ENERGY and got personalized care based on his symptoms and biomarkers about what he could do for his heart, inflammation, blood sugar, nutrient deficiencies, hormones, and ENERGY.

This outcome is simple but meaningful.

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03/30/2026

"I'm just feeling the effects of aging." I see this every week.

Guy walks in, he's 38, 42, 45. Used to have energy. Used to recover quickly. Used to feel sharp. Now he doesn't.

The thing is, most of the time it's not "aging". It's two hormones that are being taxed: cortisol and insulin.

Here's what I mean.

When you're chronically stressed (work, sleep debt, training hard without recovery), cortisol stays elevated. That elevated cortisol drives insulin resistance. Insulin resistance means your blood sugar becomes less stable, which drives more cortisol. It's a loop.

The result? You feel exhausted even after sleeping. Your body holds onto fat around the midsection. Your mood is flat. Recovery sucks. Everything feels harder than it should. You reach for stimulants and stimulating activities just to feel energized and happy.

The frustrating part is that none of this shows up as "abnormal" on a standard blood panel. Your fasting glucose looks fine. Your A1C looks fine (for now). So your doctor says you're healthy.

But physiologically, you're stuck in a stress-insulin cycle that's making you feel old at 40.

Here's where most advice gets it backwards.

You'll hear "just reduce stress" or "cut carbs" or "exercise more." But if you're already in this cycle, those generic fixes often backfire. Cutting carbs aggressively stresses your system further. Pushing harder in the gym without recovery makes it worse.

My approach is the opposite: I focus on rebuilding first.

That means restoring your cortisol's circadian rhythm — getting it high in the morning where it belongs and low at night. Supporting actual sleep quality, not just hours. Modulating stress through nervous system work. And then — once you're not in survival mode — addressing the metabolic breakdown of high insulin.

Because here's what high insulin actually feels like day to day: daytime fatigue even though you slept. Crashing after meals. Cravings for sugar that feel insatiable. Falling asleep after lunch.

Those aren't character flaws. They're signals that your metabolism is dysregulated.

The good news? Once you understand what's actually happening and take the right approach, it's pretty fixable with a personalized plan. It's not about willpower or pushing harder. It's about breaking the cycle the right way.

If this sounds familiar, that's what I work on with guys in your situation.

03/27/2026

4 Things You Can Do This Week to Improve Your Health

Most people think getting healthier requires a complete reset — new diet, new routine, more time, more willpower.

That's usually where things fall apart.

The real constraint isn't knowledge; it's consistency.

So instead of trying to change everything at once, here are
4 evidence-informed habits that work with your biology, not against it.

TLDR: Direct Morning sunlight, Consistent Sleep timing, anchor meals with protein, walk >10 minutes after your largest meal.

These are not personalized recommendations but represent some good lifestyle foundations!

Let us know if you have tried any of these and what happened!

Happy Friday. Go outside

03/10/2026

“Health optimization fatigue” is kicking in for some people, and I get it.

Every week there seems to be a new protocol, new revolutionary evidence, new medicines, or new lifestyle interventions that are going to fix your exact problem. Social media is not a good place to discuss these things.

I'm personally feeling some resistance to contributing to the noise on these platforms. This isn’t the work I was trained to do or what I want to do.

My work focuses on personalized healthcare that’s tailored toward my patients’ individual needs and preferences and thorough investigation. It’s my job to show you what’s most effective and useful for what’s showing up in your health right now. The naturopathic modalities are broad and provide options for personalized care.

I believe that’s the way healthcare should be. That’s what I am trained to do and that’s the work I love to do.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by information here on this platform and feel like you're trying a lot of things but not really getting the results you want, then let's have a chat. I offer free discovery calls (link in bio).

We will talk about your health, your goals, and your preferences, and determine what’s going to be effective for you so you can quiet the noise.

02/19/2026

I see this pattern constantly in men feeling the pressures and responsibility of modern life.

You’re training.
You’re trying to eat well.
You’re pushing hard at work.

But your midsection is slowly increasing.
Energy is inconsistent.
Sleep isn’t as restorative.
Mood is flat or variable
Testosterone or correlated symptoms trend down.

This is rarely a motivation issue.

It’s usually stress physiology.

When cortisol dysregulates, your body:
• Holds onto abdominal fat
• Raises insulin
• Interferes with deep sleep
• Gradually suppresses testosterone

And most routine bloodwork misses the full picture.

The goal isn’t to “reduce stress” in a vague way.

It’s to structure your environment so your nervous system and metabolism feel safe again.

• Protecting and regulating your sleep.
• Morning sunlight in your eyes and reducing digital light at night.
• Moderating stimulation from Caffeine, ni****ne, and cheap dopamine sources.
• Proper strength training dosage.
• Consistent recovery and breaks (try doing nothing for 20-30 minutes a day)
• Closing stress loops
• Prioritizing social connection and quality relationships
• Normalizing essential and micronutrient status

High performance isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about regulating.

If this sounds like you, it’s fixable — but it requires a few months of rebuilding resilience.

02/16/2026

If you’ve been telling yourself that you're “lazy” lately — I want you to pause.

Most of the men I see in their 30s and later aren’t lazy.

They’re exhausted in a very specific, physiological way.

It often looks like:
• Racing mind
• Poor sleep
• Early waking or unrefreshed sleep
• A 2-4pm crash
• Brain fog
• Stubborn weight gain around the waist
• Irritability that wasn’t there 5 years ago

This pattern is frequently driven by insulin resistance and stress hormone dysregulation.

It's not a character flaw. It's not a motivation problem.

It's a physiology problem.

And this physiology can be assessed — and improved.

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