We already know that soda and other sugary drinks are a major reason for the obesity epidemic in our country, which affects more than one in three adults and about 17 percent of children. We already know that regular soda can also contribute to heart disease, type II diabetes, stroke, cancer and other chronic illnesses. […]

In the previous post, I discussed how sugar and artificial sweeteners can affect a child’s brain. ADD, ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, poor memory and other issues are often traced back to a sugar-heavy diet. Scientific studies suggest that the early onset of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s can be linked to high […]

In last week’s post, I discussed why we need to maintain the brain, continuing the conversation about change and transformation. Dr. Daniel Amen points out in his book Change Your Brain, Change Your Body that the human brain, that little three-pound organ nestled between our ears, is the most complex organ and the greatest miracle […]

In last week’s post, I explained why detoxification must begin with sugar. I shared a number of mind-blowing statistics related to how much sugar is in products people consume every day, as well as the link between sugar and chronic disease. I also want to encourage you again to go see Fed Up and take […]

Go ahead and call me a party pooper. Call me the big, wet blanket thrown on top of the party. I don’t care, because certain things need to be said. As I watched the Super Bowl, it became obvious where the money and influence is in this country. Many of the major advertisers continue to […]