Insulin resistance is a growing concern in the health space.
If you know about it and its effects then you know how serious a condition it can be. If not, you should make yourself aware.
Regardless of which camp you currently find yourself in, do yourself a favour and read this week’s blog as we discuss what insulin resistance is, who is at risk, and what you can do about it.
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At HappiHuman, we have been on a mission to teach you how to get a better brain for years.
We have been so focused on supporting your brain health and mental wellness for so long that it may be time to do something a little different… introduce you to your brain!
How well do you know your brain?
Do you know the main parts of the brain? Are you aware that each part is responsible for something different? Moreover, did you realize that each part of the brain has different nutritional requirements?
With that, let’s dive into a crash course about the brain that we’re calling Neuroanatomy 101!
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Over 37 million Americans have diabetes. Are you one of them?
Did you realize that in addition to that, 1 in 5 people have diabetes and don’t realize it? Those are startling statistics to say the least!
You’ve likely read how diabetes can lead to kidney damage, heart disease, nerve damage, and strokes. Perhaps you have beed affected by the ravages of this disease or have a family member or friend who has. If so, you have probably done a lot of research about it and received a great deal of advice as to how to manage your condition.
Among all the information out there, you don’t often hear about one thing - how much diabetes can affect your brain. It can cause brain fog, anxiety, and mood shifts. It also affects your cognitive abilities and puts you at higher risk for developing long-term complications like Alzheimer’s disease.
So keep reading to learn how diabetes affects your brain and what steps you can take to improve your brain health so you can function at your best!
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Ok, so maybe not the kind of sugar you originally thought about - but sugars in your blood.
Why should you pay attention to your blood sugar levels? Well, if you have diabetes, are worried about getting it in the future, are battling cancer, or want to stave off dementia, then blood sugar levels should be of great concern to you - and you probably already know this.
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Have you ever heard the term HBOT or hyperbaric oxygen therapy?
If you are a diver or pilot, you’re probably aware of this therapy and may have even experienced it yourself.
But did you know that introducing oxygen into your body can help reduce inflammation and stimulate your body’s natural healing processes?
This week I had the great pleasure to sit down with colleague and friend Ken Cassidy to discuss all things oxygen! Ken and I both work at Radiant Life Naturopathic Centre in Kamloops, British Columbia, where he recently brought in a Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber. It is the first of its kind in British Columbia’s interior region.
If you’re wondering what that is, what it can be used for, and how it may be able to help you, keep reading!
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There’s no doubt that we’re going through scary times right now. Many of us are still unsure of what to do; do we remain separated from each other, hidden in our homes, waiting for news that the current COVID-19 epidemic has passed?
If you are feeling afraid and powerless, I’d like you to know that there is something you can do. You can be proactive with your own health and fortify your body and immune system so that should you contract any virus or illness, you may be able to shorten its duration and minimize your symptoms.
This means you have power now.
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Do you or someone you love have diabetes or are worried about it?
I received such an overwhelming response with my recent blog post on how to know if your blood sugar is out of whack that I decided to create a follow-up, focusing on how to feed diabetes.
Most people recognize the importance of managing blood sugar levels but often fall short when trying to manage it themselves. So this week, let me help.
Read on to discover a nutritionist’s guide on feeding diabetes.
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Do any of these sound familiar?
You constantly crave sugary foods
You have a hard time sleeping through the night
You have difficulty staying focused or concentrating
You get super irritable if you miss a meal
You feel better after eating
You cannot lose weight, no matter how hard you try
You get tired for no reason and often feel sluggish
You have an insatiable thirst and have to use the bathroom a lot
If this sounds like you, you definitely need to read this week’s blog post!
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Do you love pasta, crackers, white bread, ice cream, and donuts?
Do you enjoy a morning bowl of breakfast cereal?
Do you love deep fried foods or anything from fast food restaurants?
Most of us do, but here’s the real question… do you eat these foods regularly?
If so, you may be on the road the diabetes!
The good news is, you can stop diabetes from developing and reverse pre-diabetes! Let me show you how in this week’s blog where you’ll discover how to properly eat a pre-diabetic diet and reverse your path before it's too late.
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I get it. This is a strange and unprecedented time that we, along with the entire world, are navigating at the moment.
Times are stressful and uncertain. You may be trying to figure out how to occupy the kids, manage your time, get some long-overdue cleaning done, and figure out what to make for dinner.
It’s also likely that there are half-empty shelves and picked-through produce at your local grocery store. The food that you were hoping to pick up may no longer be available. Now what? What do you make for dinner tonight?
This is where I come in.
This week, I’d like to offer up some recipes for easy home-cooked meals that can be made using foods you likely have in your pantry. I’ll also include some suggestions as to how you can amend the recipes based on what foods are actually on your shelves. Hopefully, this will provide you with a renewed sense of excitement in the kitchen.
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Remember when P.F. Chang's Lettuce Wraps hit the food scene? They were certainly a hit. And since that time, lettuce has become a culinary rock star when it comes to wraps and healthier eating. Yes. Lettuce. Lettuce isn’t only for salads any more... it’s now considered a "bun" and a "tortilla.”
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Research points strongly to the correlation between sugar and Alzheimer's disease, suggesting a diet high in sugary foods may lead to predisposed symptoms.
So much of Alzheimer's disease and dementia remains a mystery. And when a new piece of evidence arrives on the scene, it changes the way we look at the condition.
Predicting Alzheimer's in patients is both complicated and vital. Current evidence suggests that when a physician can diagnose Alzheimer's early (before symptoms begin), the patient has the best chance for staving off the symptoms.
Over the last few years, scientists began to unravel a very specific connection with Alzheimer's: blood sugar glucose.
What do sugar and Alzheimer's have in common? And what does it mean for your lifestyle choices and nutrition?
Read this week’s blog post to learn more about sugar, the brain-healthy Alzheimer's diet, and the benefits of a neuronutritionist for high-risk populations.
For those of you who prefer a can of soda in the morning to rev up your engine, or for those of you who down a soda to get yourself through the mid-afternoon slump, this blog post is for you!
Read on to discover if soda is bad for your brain and if diet soda is any better.
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Today, we’re talking tea!
Tea boasts some great health benefits - which is why we have been drinking it for thousands of years. Its antioxidant abilities make it heart-healthy, brain-friendly and can reduce our risk of developing certain cancers and diabetes.
But, does the type of tea matter? Is green tea that much healthier than black tea? And what difference does adding milk and/or sweeteners do to it?
In today’s blog post, I give you the goods on green tea vs. black tea. And the healthiest way to drink your tea.
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Carbohydrates. Are they really the enemy?
Carbs have been demonized as of late. After all, they are largely to blame for the world’s obesity epidemic and the multitude of health problems that follow.
But are all crabs created equal?
Read this week’s post to discover the truth about carbohydrates before you swear off this misunderstood food group completely.
And as always, I welcome your feedback. Drop me a line and please share and like us on Facebook and be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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