Exercise is good for you they said... Your health will improve they said... But what about when it makes your blood sugar drop too low? What do they say about that ? It's true, exercise is good for you. It has many benefits, including reducing fasting blood sugar, post-meal blood sugar, and the need for medication and insulin. But if it's causing your blood sugar to drop too low , then that can be a big problem. Not to mention, scary. As a refresher, here's the list of

I often talk about the harmful effects of high blood sugar, but today we're switching gears to discuss why you don't want your blood sugar to be too low . The goal is to have a balanced blood sugar all throughout the day, but until you learn how to achieve that balance you may find yourself on the blood sugar rollercoaster of highs and lows. What is Hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia is a condition caused by low blood sugar. Blood sugar < 70 mg/dL is considered too low and should

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Do you have an exercise regimen that you love? Too often, people who are exercising feel like they have to and dread it. People who aren't exercising on the regular also dread it. What if I told you there was a way for you to move your body and love it? There are so many different exercises to choose from and if you actually enjoy it you're more likely to do it. It also gives back in so many other ways when you enjoy it and aren't dragging yourself to the gym. How To

Exercise seems to be a very polarizing topic when I talk to clients. If you're wondering if you have to exercise to be healthy the answer is...it depends. In this article I'm going to give you all the reasons you should or shouldn't be exercising. Reasons You Shouldn't Exercise I'm starting with all the reasons why you shouldn't exercise because it's that important. There are totally valid reasons why you shouldn't be exercising. If you're exercising for the wrong reas

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Sugar, my nemesis, is the antithesis of healthy. I'm sure you've been told this since you were a child, but let's face it...it's delicious. I mentioned in a previous post that I'm a recovering sugar addict and I struggle on the daily. But I know I'm not alone. In fact, the average American is consuming 22 teaspoons of sugar per day! 6 Ways Sugar is Harmful to the Body There are many, many ways sugar is harmful to the body, including the well known issue of tooth decay. H