Diabetes News

Every week, many readers of this Sugar Shock Blog, my book Sugar Shock! and others who learn about my health coaching and counseling ask me questions about sugar, dieting and more recently, Lyme disease. For quite a while, I've been frustrated, because I just don't have time to answer all your queries. I'm only one person! Besides, to be fair to my private and group clients, I must give them preferential treatment so they can break their bad habits, accomplish their goals and improve their lives. Finally, I figured out a way to help many of you. I'm pleased to...

As readers of this blog know, back in the summer, I got Lyme disease, which, thankfully, was caught early -- apparently, about two weeks after I was bitten by a tick I never saw. Anyhow, my cousin sent me this intriguing story in the San Francisco Chronicle, which ran before two meetings held recently in San Francisco. One of the groups convening was the international Lyme Disease Association, whose president, Pat Smith, was one of the eloquent guests, who appeared a couple of months ago on my Gab With the Gurus Radio Show about Lyme disease. In addition, cutting edge...

Most people who are sugar addicts turn to their favorite desserts when stress gets too much. In fact, stress is one of the biggest reasons people overeat and eat junk food. That's why I invited respected physician Jill R. Baron -- who is known as a stress-management expert -- to present a two-hour program with me to help you learn simple, valuable techniques so you can unwind and de-stress at any time of day or night -- without needing to turn to sugar and culprit carbs. This program -- which you can get via audio replay or in a two...

Can high blood sugar cause high triglyceride levels?  What can I do about it? Read Dr. Hirsch's response...

Did you catch today's Gab With the Gurus Radio Show, where top experts gave you tips to stay healthy? Tune in now by listening here. I just love hosting my radio show on Blog Talk Radio, because the show is podcast so quickly after it's over! Wow! We finished only five minutes ago, and already you can listen to these fabulous experts Richard Linchitz, M.D., Jill R. Baron, M.D. Sal Fichera and Alex Lubarsky. In the New York area? Then you'll do yourself a favor by attending the exciting Navel Expo this Sunday, Oct. 26, where my guests will all...

We all want vibrant health, of course. Get some secrets to wellness and longevity on my Gab With the Gurus Radio Show tomorrow (Tuesday). In a fast-paced segment, "Get the Secrets to Vibrant Health," four guests will share some tips to a more healthy life. My guests will include: Richard Linchitz, M.D., an integrative physician (shown above), pain-management pioneeer, accomplished athlete and lung cancer survivor (despite never having smoked) Jill R. Baron, M.D. a board-certified family physician and stress-management expert, who walks her talk by regularly meditating and taking time to breathe Sal Fichera, M.S., fitness consultant, exercise physiologist and...

As readers of this blog, you're clearly concerned about food, food politics, sustainability, farmers, health care and fuel. But will the new president put these issues at the top of his list to address? Thanks to renowned food activist Michael Pollan, that's a likely possibility, because he penned a thoughtful, insightful, must-read "letter" (really an article, entitled "Farmer in Chief") in The New York Times Magazine's special "Food Issue." Pollan -- who is the Knight Professor of Journalism at the University of California at Berkeley and author of several fabulous books, including his most recent, In Defense of Food: An...

Generally, I don't get political on this blog -- that's not the focus of this site. Also, I really to rest and recuperate before my big weekend at the New Life Expo, but I do have a question about tonight's debate. Did any of you hear Obama mention something about corn? Please let me know if you caught it. What was it he said? I'm curious.

Well, this will come as no surprise to many parents. New research suggests that food dyes make kids hyperactive. I still think it's a combination of the sugar and the dyes that trigger these reactions. Thanks to reporter Melinder Fulmer of the Los Angeles Times for the informative story about this new study.

Today is Blog Action Day, where, so far, more than 11,000 bloggers, podcasters and videocasters around the world are doing their part to raise awareness about poverty and trigger a global discussion. Dear readers, I invite you to take some action today, too. Think about all that you have and have compassion for those less fortunate than us. Here's my challenge to you today: Skip the sweets and culprit carbs on this Blog Action Day. After all, you do NOT need that fancy coffee drink ($4 or so). You do NOT have to scarf down that candy bar ($2 or...