Demon Sugar Strikes Again!
This week it seemed there was an explosion of information shining the spotlight on the toxic effects of sugar. Not a new battle cry from me, of course. Still, to…
Changes in Gut Microbiome Precede Development of Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes involves the inability of beta cells in the pancreas to produce insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. As a result, people with type 1 diabetes…
Metabolic Effect of Prebiotics and Probiotics in Overweight People
Brenda and I have talked at length, here on the blog and also in our books, about the importance of gut bacterial balance to weight management. Having the wrong microbes…
High Blood Sugar May Increase Risk for Dementia
The link between high blood sugar and poor health go far beyond diabetes, a condition of epidemic proportions on its own. Not only does high blood sugar also put you…
Sucralose (Splenda®) Raises Blood Sugar and Insulin
Many people try to cut back their sugar intake by replacing sugar with artificial sweeteners such as aspartame (NutraSweet®) and sucralose (Splenda®), sweet-flavored chemicals that do not introduce sugar into…
Standard American Diet (SAD) Linked to Increased Risk of Colon Cancer Recurrence or Death
The Standard American Diet (SAD)—high in starchy carbohydrates and sugars, unhealthy fats, and meats, and low in nutrient-dense vegetables and fruits—has been linked, yet again, to poor health. This time…
The Fat and Skinny—There’s More to Consider
With a national adult obesity rate of over 35 percent and over two-thirds of the country either obese or overweight, there has been a major push toward educating people about…
Phthalate Exposure Linked to Type 2 Diabetes
If you know me, you know that I’m all about reducing toxin exposure and supporting the body’s detoxification processes. My book The Detox Strategy is a great resource for just…
Omega-3 DHA Counteracts the Harmful Effects of Sugar
It is no secret that sugar is unhealthy. From high blood sugar to diabetes and heart disease, a diet high in sugar has far-reaching effects. But did you know…
High Blood Sugar Linked to Colorectal Cancer And More
Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer, and the third leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States. A recent study published in…
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