The Real Deal On Artificial Sweeteners

If sugar and you are no longer friends, what about alternatives to sugar?  Is it OK to use Splenda?  Or monkfruit?  Are these safe?Dang good question!Let's talk FACTS about non-nutritive sweeteners and sugar alcohols.  There are so many now on the...

What Kind Of Sugar Is Best For My Diabetes?

The term "sugar" isn't as straightforward as it sounds.  There are many different types of sugar, from table sugar to the sugar found in fruit and even in dairy.Is it all bad for us?  Is there a certain kind that is better than others?In this episode, I...

When You And Your Doctor Don't Agree

What do you do when you don't want to take more and more medications?  How do you navigate decisions when you and your doctor have different goals for your healthcare?What do you do when your doctor seems judgmental of your decisions?  How about when they tell...

Doing It Perfectly Is NOT Required For Success

Do you like to do things perfectly?  What happens when you don't?In this episode, I show you how perfectionist thinking leads to getting stuck, procrastinating, and even self-sabotage.  Why do we do this?  Let me explain why being "perfect" is so...

Are Blood Sugar Spikes Damaging My Body?

You may have heard that blood sugars spikes after meals wreak havoc on your body, doing untold damage.  Seeing your blood sugar rise 40+ points after eating feels terrifying when you believe this.But is it true?Today, I describe what a blood sugar spike is and then...

Inflammation and Insulin Resistance Explained

Everyone who has insulin resistance has some level of inflammation in the body.  Chronic inflammation drives insulin resistance and weight gain.  Wouldn't it be important to know how to recognize it and identify what is causing it?  That's what we get into...