Apple Cider Vinegar Blood Sugar Benefits
I've been drinking apple cider vinegar (ACV) for years as a way to improve blood sugar. Today researchers and continuous glucose monitors (CGM) are showing that apple cider vinegar really…
Building Habits
When you want to live a healthy lifestyle, it's all about incorporating each healthy lifestyle aspect into your day as a daily habit that over time will become automatic. Over…
Buckwheat Honey vs. Manuka Honey
Manuka honey is promoted as having many health benefits. I've never tried it. I always use regular honey that is local. For years, I have also used buckwheat honey. It…
Sodium and Migraines
For years, I've struggled with migraines. These days I get an average of one per month. I can usually push through them, but in the past they would suck out…
Dental Care and Health
Taking care of your teeth and gums is a big contributor to overall health. Plaque forms on the teeth as bacteria build up which can lead to cavities, bleeding and…
How Positive Thinking Improves Health
Studies show that a person's thoughts impact their physical health. Negative thoughts and worrying cause stress which causes inflammation which leads to health issues. Having positive, happy thoughts decreases stress…
How To Use Social Media For Inspiration
Going on social media can be very stressful. You're putting information into your head that other people are putting out there, good and bad. Other people are controlling what you…
How To Write A Food Diary
Back when I was having daily hives, I started a food diary to try figuring out what was causing it. I also kept a food diary when I had gestational…
Gluten Free Benefits
About 10 years ago, I started having chronic hives. They would be on my legs and arms in the morning after I woke up. For the most part, they would…
Blood Sugar and Glycemic Index Glycemic Load
When I first found out I had high blood sugar, I met with a nutritionist who focused on carb counting which is basically a serving of starchy food like white…