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How Diabetes Affects Your Freedom and Independence
As we approach the Independence Day celebrations, many of us will be taking vacations or spending time with family. We often are so focused on planning all the fun that we forget to reflect on the gift of simply having the freedom and independence to enjoy these...
Weight Loss Success Strategies for Women over 40
Weight loss success often requires a different approach for women over 40! The struggles are real. You are not alone. Losing weight is hard. But . . . . often times we get in our own way. Consider these strategies to set yourself up for success! Try these 8 strategies...
5 Questions about Drinking Water for Wellness
How much water would you say you drink? I love water but I still don’t think I drink enough on a consistent basis. Occasionally I have clients who really don’t like water at all and drink almost no water. And I wonder – what harm could that be doing to the body?...
Struggling with the stress of managing diabetes?
How do you react to the stress of managing diabetes? Whether you are trying to prevent, manage or reverse type 2 diabetes, there is one certainty . . . It is stressful. What to eat, what not to eat, trying to get motivated or find time to exercise - these are just...
How to avoid toxins that can increase diabetes risk.
Are you getting toxins from your cookware? Many years ago I learned not to buy the cheap non-stick pans where the black coating starts to wear off. But recently I attended a webinar about detoxification and was provided a very helpful resource on safe cookware. That...
Are you aware of how diabetes attacks your teeth?
Even though it does not get talked about nearly enough, if you have prediabetes or diabetes, you need to know how diabetes attacks your teeth and what you can do to stop it. Are you visiting your dentist every 6 months? In 2 weeks, I have my 6-month cleaning. ...
Are resistant starch foods good for diabetes?
What is resistant starch and is it good for diabetes? Have you ever heard of resistant starch foods? Resistant starch is a type of fiber that can’t be digested in the small intestine. That's where most foods including starch is digested and absorbed, and then enters...
7 Things a good diabetes weight loss program should have
Weight loss is hard. . . . . . . Managing diabetes is even harder. Trying to manage BOTH diabetes and weight loss together can feel so overwhelming you just want to give up. On the other hand, losing extra weight can really help lower insulin resistance...
10 vitamin C foods that fight diabetes and viral illness
Did you know that Vitamin C is an important antioxidant for fighting diabetes and other disease AND boosts our immune system? Keeping our immune system strong is more important these days than ever. If you have diabetes, that alone can make your immune system...