“Life is full of challenges…its how we overcome them that defines us as a person.” Let me start by saying this journey isn’t going to be easy but… life isn’t easy. We are faced with obstacles everyday that challenge us to find solutions to our problems. Your car breaks down when you’re late for work and you’ve got an important …
To supplement or not to supplement, that is the question….
Time and time again I get asked, “What supplements should I be on to lose fat!?” First of all, let me get one thing straight… There is no magic pill or shake!!! If there were, I would be a billionaire and life style diseases would be abolished! Unfortunately, checking my bank account this morning and reading the latest stats on …
Weight training, its worth its weight in gold
Resistance training has recently been recognized as a useful therapeutic tool for the treatment of a number of chronic diseases. Strength training (when done correctly) has been shown to provide a safe and effective way to control blood glucose, increase strength, and improve the quality of life in individuals with diabetes. Lifting weights is an effective form of exercise for …
Three Simple Ways You Can Bring Yoga Into Your Daily Diabetes Management Plan by Rachel Zinman
Yoga! You’ve most likely heard about it, maybe you’ve even tried it but is it for you? Can it help you manage your diabetes on a daily basis? When I was first diagnosed with diabetes 7 years ago I was shocked. How could someone who has devoted their life to practicing and teaching yoga for over 30 years get …
It’s beginning to look at lot like… SUGAR & CARBS!
One of the most common questions I get asked around Christmas and holiday time is; ‘How do I stay on track with my diet’ and ‘what should I NOT be eating, and what CAN I eat.’ Christmas brings seasonal joy, the comfort of friends and family, as well as over eating and drinking. It’s a special time of year to …