Complete Holistic Nutrition

I recently had a friend contact me, wondering why he might be experiencing blurry vision. He is not sure why he is experiencing this since he does not have allergies.

Well, let's see... he is middle-aged, lives a high-stress lifestyle, he does not sleep well, he skips meals, he snacks on coke and fast-food.

Hmmm, can someone say BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE?!! Yikes!

Prolonged stress increases cortisol levels which can lead to prolonged insulin levels, which can lead to insulin resistance.
Lack of sleep is related to hormone imbalances (i.e. insulin!)
Sugar and poor nutrition leads to the blood sugar roller coaster, therefore imbalances in blood sugar and insulin!

I have urged him to have his blood sugar tested, because often the early signs of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes are ignored, or not really recognized as signs at all!
They may include, but are not limited to:
Increased thirst, urination, and/or appetite
Tingling or numbness in hands or feet
Unexplained weight loss
Feelings of fatigue
Blurry Vision
Slow would healing

Fortunately, with exercise, the RIGHT dietary changes, and taking the RIGHT supplements (such as chromium and alpha-lipoic acid - which happen to be found in a certain PINK DRINK that I have come to know and love :) ), blood sugar and insulin levels can come back into balance, often without having to take medication.

The earlier pre-diabetes or Type 2 diabetes is caught, the better.

OR, even better yet is if it is PREVENTED altogether!!!

"I have stomach pain, so maybe I have Leaky Gut."

I had someone make this comment to me the other day, which made me realize not everyone knows what Leaky Gut is. Whaaaaat?

I take it for granted that when I say Leaky Gut, people know that it doesn't mean there are holes in your stomach, spilling out the entire contents of everything you consume... or that it does not necessarily mean digestive upset or stomach pain.

Leaky Gut is a condition that many many many people unknowingly suffer from. It involves intestinal inflammation, which leads to particles leaking into the blood stream, which leads to immune responses. It CAN shows up as food sensitivity symptoms such as stomach aches, digestive upset, or skin rashes, but it does not ALWAYS have such obvious symptoms.

You may, and probably do, have Leaky Gut if you have a thyroid issue, rheumatoid arthritis, acne, psoriasis, fibromyalgia, or the myriad of other autoimmune conditions out there today.

You may, and probably do, have Leaky Gut if you suffer from hormone imbalances resulting in irregular periods, heavy flow, PMS, depression, anxiety.

You may, and probably do have Leaky Gut if you suffer from intestinal disorders such as IBS and colitis.

You may, and probably do, have Leaky Gut if you suffer from unexplained joint pain, headaches, mood disorders, hypoglycemia, high blood pressure, or chronic fatigue.

I could go on, and on, and on.

Leaky Gut can, and probably does, impact or result in most common health conditions that we suffer from today. Fortunately, there is a way to reduce or even eliminate many symptoms involved with these conditions.... help our guts return to health!

We have really done a number on our guts in North America, so repairing them takes time. It involves eliminating certain foods, and adding in others. It involves lifestyle changes, and it involves taking supplements. Thankfully, I have discovered Plexus supplements. Which, among other things, addresses inflammation. Reducing inflammation if one of the key factors in addressing gut health.

If you're still with me, and want to learn more, PM me! I would love to share more information for those of you interested in geeking out over gut health, or health in general!!!