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Why is your diagnosis a gift?
When I say type two diabetes can be a gift, I know that might make some people wanna throw a cucumber at me. Because let’s be honest, nobody opens their lab results and says, “Oh, goody, a spiritual awakening with glucose numbers.” But here’s what I mean. A type two diabetes diagnosis can become the…
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Grounding and Blood Sugar
Let the Earth Heal You: Spring Grounding Practices This spring, don’t just clean your house — reconnect to your planet. Grounding (also called earthing) isn’t just a hippie buzzword — it’s an evidence-based practice that can help reduce inflammation, improve sleep, and even stabilize blood sugar. Here’s how it works: The Earth carries a negative…
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You can’t think your way out of stress.
Stress is primarily a physiological issue, not just a mindset problem. Elevated cortisol affects decision-making, leading to impulsivity and disrupted sleep. To effectively manage stress, one must focus on resetting the autonomic nervous system through specific techniques. This approach improves regulation, mood, and overall metabolic health by breaking the stress cycle.
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Willpower is not the problem. Thank goodness!
The article discusses how nervous system regulation affects glucose levels and overall well-being. Stress triggers a survival response, altering heart rate, hormones, and insulin sensitivity. Traditional stress management often fails because it overlooks physiological changes. Effective tools, such as breathing techniques and deep rest, can help reset the nervous system and improve glucose regulation.
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The Hidden Load Women Carry behind “I’m fine.”
Chronic stress can affect women silently, operating below conscious awareness and influencing biological responses. Even functioning without overt signs can keep the body in a survival mode, which disrupts various systems and increases health risks, such as type 2 diabetes. Recognizing this hidden stress is crucial for wellbeing.
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What Would You Love? A Valentine’s Gift to Yourself
This Valentine’s Day, reclaim your desires and discontent as pathways to transformation, especially for women with Type 2 diabetes. Recognize that your longings are valid, create a discontent list, and transform each into a desire. Take small steps towards your vision, affirming self-love as alignment and honoring your needs.
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