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Metabolic Dysfunction: The Path of Insulin Resistance to Type 2 Diabetes

Sugar is everywhere in our diets, from sweet desserts to everyday foods like bread and sauces. This high consumption of sugar comes at a time when more and more people are getting diagnosed with diabetes. Many of us know there's a link between sugar and diabetes, but the details can be a bit fuzzy. In this article, I want to explain some of the lingo we hear about all the time when it comes to sugar balance and the downstream effects of not being able to manage it properly. Words like insulin, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, pre-diabetes and diabetes. I want to set the stage so you understand what’s happening inside your body so you can better understand your own symptoms.

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The Pillars of Wellness Series: How Much Sleep Do We Need, Unhealthy Oils and Making Exercise Social.

In this blog post, we are continuing our discussion of the Three Pillars of Wellness:

🌿 Sleep

🌿 Nutrition

🌿 Exercise

Why do we need sleep? How do we know when we’ve had enough sleep? Are you confused by healthy vs unhealthy oils? Do you need a little motivation to get your body moving? Then this post was written with you in mind! Read on…

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Holiday Digital Detox

If your idea of relaxation during holidays involves scrolling through Facebook updates, admiring Instagram-perfect pictures, or indulging in marathon video game sessions, perhaps it might be time to take a break from electronics and consider unplugging for the holidays.

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Adrenal Fatigue

“Adrenal fatigue" is a prevalent, yet rarely diagnosed, condition that is usually caused by some form of stress. This stress can be physical, emotional, psychological, environmental or a combination of these stresses, which can accumulate and become chronic. As we age, we become less stress resilient and stress, alongside poor nutrition, lack of sleep, caffeine, and alcohol, burden our adrenal glands. This can eventually lead to (what we refer to as) burnout.

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