I was reminded this week of the importance of looking after your liver health if you are trying to lose (or not gain) belly fat. This is especially true once you get into middle age when hormones start messing about. I know this to be true as I woke up about 8 months ago and …
Quote of the Week: Cognitive Decline
One of the things you absolutely have to do when you are working with a patient who has cognitive decline is assess insulin resistance. It must be managed and reversed if you’re going to have any success at improving their cognitive function and lowering their risk for developing further dementia or neurodegenerative patterns.Dr Datis Kharrazian …
How to Increase Your CAR – Cortisol Awakening Response – And Help Stabilise Your Blood Sugar
I mentioned this in my DUTCH Test video and the Hormone Test Results Guide. I saw this info on it today and thought it might be useful for you to see why it is so important.. The Cortisol Awakening Response From the moment your eyes open in the morning, your cortisol levels should rise by …
Doing Everything Right To Control Your Blood Sugar, But It’s Not Working? Is It Diabetes Type 1.5?
This is a new one on me - and that doesn't happen very often! Diabetes 1.5, termed LADA - latent autoimmune disease of adulthood. Never heard of it! I am currently doing some training on blood sugar control and diabetes so I'll learn more about it, but you might have LADA, or Diabetes type 1.5 …
Insomnia: Is It Your Blood Sugar?
I must have been giving this advice now for about 20+ years. If you can't sleep: balance your blood sugar properly and it will help in the vast majority of cases. I do this myself. I have PCOS which messes about with insulin levels. I have a protein and carb snack before bed - mostly …
New Diabetes, Pre-Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome Tests Page
The latest in my new test page series for you: this time, the all-important blood sugar control tests available. Trust me: it's not just about HbA1c! You can see all the new test pages here under Tests in the menu. Unsure if you need a Diabetes/Metabolic Syndrome Test? Diabetes Type 2 is so avoidable and …
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Morning Anxiety?
There's nothing worse than waking up in the early hours or even at your normal time feeling like your heart is racing and your mind won't shut up. I swear as I go into menopause time, my sleep is disrupted more by anxiety now than ever before. That's quite common. But then I've also had …
News: UK May Have 4.8 Million People Living With Diabetes
Lordy, I have to say that statistic makes me so sad - and mad! It is the most preventable condition I come across and I have said the same for many years. How can we have got to this stage? If everyone simply learned and mostly (note: not even 100%!) followed the Belly Fat book …
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Artificial Sweeteners Make You Put ON Weight, Not Lose It!
How many years have I been saying this?! So, I'll say it again: I would rather you had a little raw sugar than an artificial sweetener if you must. Personally, I use a bit of good quality honey or coconut sugar. Even better, go for something like a fruit-based one like Sweet Freedom, which will …
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#Obesity and #Diabetes Linked to #Leaky Gut
I just read this sentence in a report and had to pass it on as I am feeling smug! Obesity and diabetes have been linked to leaky gut and new treatments that target this pathway are needed. Enter the Barrier Plan. I thank you. Personally, by following the trulyglutenfree Barrier Plan, I have lost over …
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