Did you know most people don’t know they are suffering from inflammation? That’s right! A lot of people have felt poorly for so long that they don’t have any idea that how they feel doesn’t have to be normal. Inflammation from an acute illness or injury is pretty obvious. Bang up your knee and … [Read more...]
Fasting Tea?
Do you practice intermittent fasting? Did you know that there is a new company called Pique Tea, that makes teas specifically geared to improve your fasting response and help manage hunger? I was able to try several Pique teas recently and was quite impressed. I tried Ginger Digestion Elixir, Mint Tea, … [Read more...]
Fast, Feast, Repeat
Fast, Feast, Repeat is the title of a new book on intermittent fasting by Gin Stephens. In the fasting world Gin is well known as she published Delay, Don't Deny in 2017. Since then she has gone on to also publish Feast Without Fear and now her new book: Fast, Feast, Repeat. I was able … [Read more...]
Insulin Resistance and Changing Bad Habits
Insulin resistance is the result of too much glucose in the bloodstream that isn’t making its way into the cells to create energy. Insulin is the “key” that unlocks the cell’s doors, so the glucose can be used as it is intended. If the insulin can’t unlock the door, then the glucose becomes stored in the … [Read more...]
What is Insulin and Why Does It Matter?
What is insulin? Insulin is a hormone created in the pancreas used to manage blood sugar - also known as glucose. When carbohydrates enter the bloodstream, they raise glucose levels. Glucose is vital for cell development, but glucose needs insulin in order to penetrate the cells. Too much glucose can … [Read more...]
Does Intermittent Fasting Cause Hypoglycemia?
One common question that comes up related to fasting is the question of hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. Many folks are worried that they will have low blood sugar and not be able to get through a fasting time. This is a danger for some people, but not as many as you might think. I want to add a disclaimer … [Read more...]