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Forget flu season—sugar season is upon us!

Forget flu season—sugar season is upon us!

  It’s that time of year again. No, I’m not referring to the fact that stores are displaying Christmas merchandise and the radio stations are playing nonstop holiday tunes—I’m talking about “flu season.” And you know what that means. Signs all over God’s green earth telling everyone to “Get their flu shot!” I also have noticed that there is a special maketing twist this year with respect to COVID.  Now we’re hearing, “Protect yourself and...

Nov 02, 2020 7 comments

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A COVID-19 risk factor you can avoid

A COVID-19 risk factor you can avoid

  One of the biggest factors that has emerged that exponentially increases someone’s risk of complications from COVID-19 is the presence of diabetes. It should be no surprise.  Diabetes impairs your body’s functioning from head to toe, and has a very long resume of the health problems it causes or worsens.  COVID-19 is just another checkmark on the list. But the glimmer of hope here is that in many cases of diabetes are very PREVENTABLE! ...

Aug 25, 2020 2 comments

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Can you really be addicted to carbs?

Can you really be addicted to carbs?

  When the word “addiction” comes up, the average person typically thinks of someone who has a problem with drugs, alcohol or cigarettes…or maybe even gambling or sex.  But there is a whole other category of addiction that most people don’t even think of… Unless you’re affected by it. I’m talking about addiction to sugars and starchy carbs.  People whose 4 food groups are pasta, breads, sweets and crackers are sometimes humorously referred to as...

Jun 25, 2020 2 comments

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The #1 reason we’re sick, fat and dying younger

The #1 reason we’re sick, fat and dying younger

  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the US currently spends about $3.5 trillion every year on healthcare—that’s about two and one half times more per capita than any other developed nation. You’d think that would translate into 330 million healthy citizens, but you would be wrong.  Americans are getting sicker and fatter by the day, and rank an alarming 49th in the world for life expectancy! There are many factors...

Mar 09, 2020 2 comments

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How to (finally) stop craving carbs

How to (finally) stop craving carbs

  As I chatted with many of the people who came to see me speak at the Trinity Health Freedom Expo this past weekend in the Chicago area one concern rang loud and clear above all others... HOW CAN I STOP CRAVING CARBS?!! But my message to them and you is this:  Never fear!  Because you CAN break the carb craving cycle!  Here’s what you need to know: [[big4]]All carbs are not created equal[[end]] While...

Oct 28, 2019 2 comments

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Read this before your morning coffee!

Read this before your morning coffee!

  When I travel, there are typically 2 certainties that I can always count on. A delay in at least one of my flights and a mile-long line at Starbucks.  It’s the second of the two that I want to talk to you about today.  Because if you’re a Starbucks (or other fancy coffee shop) worshipper, I have an important message for you. Those coffees that you love so much have a very dark side—and...

Jul 29, 2019 3 comments

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