The Eleventh Day of Christmas

January 4 On the ELEVENTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS I gave to myself 11 ways to reduce stress, 10 coconut flour soft dinner rolls, 9 glasses of pure water, 8 hours of sleep and "The 8 Laws of Health," 7 days of intermittent fasting, 6 ways to practice portion control, 5 miles to walk and 5 … Continue reading The Eleventh Day of Christmas

Reduce Stress

Today (December 18) is the Fourth Week of Advent, for those who celebrate. Today is also the beginning of Hanukkah, for those who celebrate. Beginning next week, December 25 through January 5, we will post daily on this blog, one post for each of The Twelve Days of Christmas! Goals/Objectives: To lower blood sugar through minimizing … Continue reading Reduce Stress

Stress Control

Both research and experience prove that stress of all kinds can raise your blood sugar! Determine what might cause stress in your life, either good stress or bad stress, and consider ways that you can deal with it. Shabbat, also known as Sabbath, is the day of the week reserved for rest and worship in Judaism … Continue reading Stress Control

Did you find a book on spirituality?

If you haven't found a book yet, take time this week to find one! There are many reasons why reading a spiritual book is beneficial. Here are just a few of them: Simply put, it’s good for your soul. Reading a spiritual book opens your mind in ways you probably didn’t realize it could. It also offers … Continue reading Did you find a book on spirituality?

Reducing Stress in Difficult Times

The farther we get into the year 2020, the more stressful situations it seems we have to deal with. As if the political climate weren't enough, the country is having to face and survive hurricanes, fires, floods, power outages, windstorms, air filled with smoke and ash, and other "acts of God" that destroy our peace. … Continue reading Reducing Stress in Difficult Times

Stress Awareness Month – April

Stress Awareness Month has been held every April since 1992 to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic. https://nationaldaycalendar.com/stress-awareness-month-april/ Goal: To lower blood sugar through minimizing stress and anxiety. Both research and experience clearly demonstrates that stress (good or bad) can raise your blood sugar! Evaluate what might be … Continue reading Stress Awareness Month – April

Winter Holidays for Diabetics

The winter holidays are typically very stressful. For a variety of reasons. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas is frequently the most stressful time of the year for many people. There are school, work, and church programs, parties, and family gatherings, often involving food and, unfortunately for diabetics, the worst possible foods for diabetes control! For many, … Continue reading Winter Holidays for Diabetics