Holistic Health Made Simple

11-Mastering the Glucose Rollercoaster: Achieving Stable Energy Levels

Did you know that what goes up must come down? Let's explore the concept of the glucose rollercoaster, also known as the energy rollercoaster. We often find ourselves experiencing highs and lows throughout the day, reaching for snacks or beverages to boost our energy levels after a crash. This rollercoaster ride can be managed by regulating our blood sugar. In this article, we will delve into the significance of blood sugar, understand the effects of simple carbohydrates, and provide practical tips to prevent energy spikes and crashes.
In this episode we go over
 
Understanding Blood Sugar
 
The Impact of Simple Carbohydrates
 
10 Tips for Regulating Blood Sugar
 
Regulating blood sugar and insulin levels is crucial for overall well-being, weight management, and preventing long-term health issues. Remember to incorporate apple cider vinegar, start meals with fiber, prioritize protein, engage in physical activity, avoid sugary drinks, minimize snacking, incorporate desserts with meals, opt for a savory, protein-rich breakfast, consider a lower carbohydrate approach, and embrace whole, real foods. By making small adjustments to your diet and lifestyle, you can maintain consistent energy levels and combat the effects of glucose fluctuations.
 
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10-Master the Basics: Building a Strong Foundation of Health

Do you ever find yourself bombarded with bio hack techniques every time you scroll through social media or the internet? Some of them may seem enticing, promising quick results in your journey to better health. But before you dive headfirst into the world of biohacking, it's essential to have a reality check. None of these techniques will get you to your end goal faster if you haven't built a solid foundation of health and master the basics. In this blog post, we'll explore why focusing on the foundations is crucial and how you can start building them.
To truly improve your health, starting at the beginning and establishing a strong foundation is important. The foundations, or basics, of health lay the groundwork for making significant improvements. Without these fundamentals, trying out various biohacks can feel like being on a never-ending hamster wheel—going from one great idea to another without making real progress. So, let's prioritize and develop these foundations before venturing into biohacking territory. Consider them as something to explore once you have a solid grasp of the basics.
 
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09-Understanding Vitamin D

Let’s dive into the topic of vitamin D, exploring what it is, its role in the body, and practical ways to ensure we get to optimal levels. Vitamin D, although classified as a vitamin, functions more like a hormone, by regulating bodily functions. Unfortunately, many individuals are found to be deficient in this vital nutrient.
First I need to point out that Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin and any supplement needs to be taken alongside foods containing some fat to facilitate absorption and utilization by the body. Now, let's explore the functions of vitamin D in our bodies, without delving too deeply into complex details.
 
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08-The Impact of Stress

Let’s chat about the impact of stress and how to mitigate it. When we look at health from a holistic point of view we need to look at all aspects that affect our health. Too often we focus only on nutrition and exercise. It is important to not only look at but address the outside influences that can impact our health. The stress we experience from external influences like work, family, and life in general, can have a huge effect on our overall health and any weight loss efforts. Let’s dive into how stress affects our journey, how to recognize it, and how to manage it.
 
Remember, managing stress is an ongoing process. It requires self-awareness, self-care, and a commitment to implementing healthy coping mechanisms. By addressing stress and developing effective strategies to manage it, we can improve our physical health, mental well-being, and ultimately enhance our overall quality of life.
 
Let us embrace the journey of stress management and strive towards a healthier, happier life where external stressors do not hinder our pursuit of holistic well-being.
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07-Getting Your Brain in the Game

Are you tired of starting diets and exercise routines only to fall back into old habits shortly thereafter? One of the main reasons for this struggle is not having your brain fully on board with your health goals. Your mindset plays a crucial role in achieving long-term success. Let’s explore how to get your brain in the game and stay committed to your health journey, especially when faced with challenges.
Getting your brain in the game is essential for achieving lasting health transformations. By cultivating a positive mindset, finding a meaningful "why," creating a solid plan, forming habits, and embracing the journey, you empower yourself to make sustainable changes. Remember, it's not about temporary diets but rather a lifelong commitment to your well-being. With your brain fully engaged and supportive, you'll be well on your way to success. Start today and make the choice to prioritize your health for a fulfilling life ahead.
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06-The Power of Sleep

Sleep is the ultimate power-up for your health.  Let's explore the wonderful world of the power of sleep. You might think of sleep as a luxury, but it's actually a necessity for our bodies. Quality sleep is like a secret weapon that can unlock numerous benefits for your health and well-being. So, let's dive in and discover why sleep is a crucial piece of the health puzzle and how you can improve the quality of your sleep.
In this episode, we go over what happens in our bodies during sleep as well as ways to improve our sleep quality.  Let's dive in!
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05-The Power of Real Food

Many people underestimate the profound impact of their food on their overall health. Let's explore the significance of food and its profound influence on our well-being. Discover how daily encounters with food can shape our health outcomes and learn to make informed choices for optimal nutrition. Gain insights into the power of whole real foods and their positive impact on our bodies. By understanding the effects of different food categories, such as real and processed foods, you can take control of your diet and promote a healthier, more vibrant life.
 
Listen in as I explain what whole real foods are and their power.
 
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04-Understanding Holistic Health: A Comprehensive Approach to Well-being

Holistic health is a term that is often used, but its true meaning and implications can sometimes be misunderstood. Many associate it solely with clean eating, meditation, yoga, or metaphysical practices, but it encompasses much more than that.
Holistic health encompasses various dimensions of well-being and emphasizes the interconnectedness of physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects. By striving for balance and taking an active role in our health, we can lead longer, healthier, and happier lives. Remember, progress is achieved through small steps, and seeking professional guidance when needed can provide valuable support on your holistic health journey.
 
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03-Diet Identity - Are you identifying as your diet?

Today I wanted to take some time and talk about identity, where what you eat becomes your identity. Now, I'm not saying you identify as broccoli, that's not quite what I'm saying. There are certain styles of eating and we call them ways of eating that are very beneficial and very healthy. And a lot of people find lots of success with them. But when they stop finding fast success and they start sliding back rather than taking a look and maybe losing their identity, they double down on the way they eat and on their identity. And it's not just one style of eating.
I see it in vegans, vegetarians, keto, paleo, and carnivores. But when you think of it this way, think of it as real food. Like all of those that I kind of just set up should be eating real food. So they double down on this real food, but their body maybe goes through a change. We're aging, we're starting perimenopause, menopause, depending on where you're at. And some of us have done a lot of damage. So we found great success at the beginning following one of these paths. We don't want it to become our identity. We got in with groups of people and we don't want to lose our new friends. We don't want to lose our identity and we don't know what to do. And we might be like adding in something that doesn't fit the mold, but we don't wanna tell anybody because then we will lose our identity and just get stressed out.
 
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02-Healthy Weight Part 2 - Taking Care of Your Body: A Journey to a Healthy Weight

Hello friends!  We are going to continue on our last episode's talk of healthy weight. We talked last time about being healthy enough to participate in life without worrying necessarily about what we look like doing it, but there's a little bit more to that. We want to be healthy. So it's not just a matter of being able to do things, it's a matter of making sure that we can continue to do things that we are taking care of this body we were given. You're only given one body if you haven't taken care of it this far. It is what it is, but it's time to start now and move forward with the things we know now. Learning how to work with our body. Getting skinny, like I said last time, does not equal health. Focusing on your unique health and what it needs to get healthy is all that matters!
 
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