The Sugar Switch® Podcast

This is the LAST Episode of The Sugar Switch Podcast, as it draws to a close.  The title of this Episode is literal and accurate.  Over the last 6 1/2 years, Cathy has ended most of the Episodes with a short summary of take-away points, which she always called ‘the bottom line’.  So this Episode is the very LAST bottom line!

Cathy compiled a list of 14 health topics that were covered on The Sugar Switch Podcast over the years. The first 7 of those health topics were highlighted in the previous Episode: TSSP188 The FINAL Bottom Line, Part 1.  You  might want to listen to that Episode.

This Episode: TSSP189 The FINAL Bottom Line, Part 2 will cover the final 7 health topics, including:

Inflammation

Specific foods, types of food or nutrition

Standing in YOUR POWER, and self care

Stress, and the connection to sugar consumption

Sugar overload and sugar hangover

Sugar’s effect on other body organs and systems

Sugars, sweeteners, and sugar alternatives

All Episodes will be available on the podcast website (www.thesugarswitchpodcast.com) until March 15, 2025. After that time, they will be gone!!   If you want to listen to and/or download any Episodes - now is the time!

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The Sugar Switch®️ Podcast is drawing to a close. This Episode and the next Episode - are the two final Episodes. Cathy has always been a person who wants to know ‘the bottom line’, so it is fitting that her podcast Program will be wrapped up by giving you the FINAL Bottom Line.

Cathy has compiled a list of 14 health topics that have been presented throughout the entire 6 1/2 years of the podcast Program. In the interest of keep it ‘short, sweet and to the point’ - she has divided the health topics into 2 Episodes. 

This Episode (TSSP188) is Part 1 - and contains the first 7 health topics, a list of related Episodes for each topic,  AND the FINAL Bottom Line for each topic.  Those topics are: 

Blood sugar, pre-diabetes, and the effects of sugar, refined foods or ultra-processed foods

Brain health and ageing

Cravings, sugar addiction, and quitting sugar

Detoxing and fasting

EMF (Electro Magnetic Frequencies)

Hidden sugars 

Immune system 

Stay tuned for the next Episode: TSSP189 The FINAL Bottom Line, Part 2, where you will find the last 7 health topics, a list of related Episodes for each topic, and the Bottom Line for each topic:

Inflammation 

Specific foods, types of food or nutrition

Standing in YOUR POWER, and self care 

Stress, and the connection to sugar consumption 

Sugar overload and sugar hangover

Sugar’s effect on other body organs and systems 

Sugars, sweeteners, and sugar alternatives

All Episodes will be available for only a limited time before they disappear.  Listen and/or download Episodes at www.thesugarswitchpodcast.com.  

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With today’s highly refined, fast, convenience foods and snack foods - getting stuck in ‘a sugar crash’ (AKA the blood sugar rollercoaster) can happen very easily. The good news is that once you are aware of the dangers of refined foods and sugars, it’s not all that hard to avoid the whole issue of sugar crashes. 

In this Episode, Cathy explains why avoiding a ‘sugar crash’ is SO important for maintaining good health and energy. Then she goes into detail about 6 ways to avoid getting caught in a sugar crash, which will protect your biggest asset - your health!  Before this Episode is through, you’ll discover some elements that will help you recover more easily from a sugar crash, in case it ever happens to you.  Cathy also gives you plenty of resources to learn more about sugar, refined foods, nutrition and your health.

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Fasting has some AMAZING health benefits, including the incredible power of autophagy (pronounced either ‘auto-fay-gee’, or ‘au-toff-a-gee), which is essentially a function of fasting.   

In this Episode, Cathy shares her research about autophagy, which reveals some truly surprising positive effects .  Cathy not only investigates fasting’s health benefits, she goes beyond that. You’ll hear about history and safety of fasting, the 2 main types of fasting, the effects of the ‘fasted state’ vs the ‘fed state’, what autophagy is, details about how autophagy works, and its most incredible health benefit that is absolutely relevant to this particular time in history, 2023. This is important health information that everyone needs to know!

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We all know how sweet and delicious sugar is, yet there IS a dark side to sugar that can absolutely have a negative impact on health.  Part 2 of this mini-series takes a deep dive into the long-term effects of sugar.

In this Episode you will find an in-depth analysis of sugar and refined foods, including the difference between them.  Cathy goes into detail about why both sugar and refined foods are so damaging, by looking at exactly HOW they wreak havoc with long-term health. The question of a ‘safe amount’ of sugar and/or refined foods is explored. Then Cathy offers a practical, simple suggestion about how you can tame the dark side of sugar. You’ll be able to maintain a healthy balance every day, and create great long-term health. 

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Your health is the most priceless asset you will ever own! Whether talking about short-term health, or long-term health - sugar and refined foods have a definite impact. The good news is that you have the power to control the impact of sugar!

In this Episode (Part 1 of a mini-series), Cathy is on a mission to reveal 4 KEY Factors about sugar and your long-term health. You’ll discover WHY your body needs some sugar, including 2 very important facts that must be understood.  Cathy goes into detail about several different types of sugar and their direct impact on health, because each type of sugar produces its own effects. Before the end of this Episode, you will know HOW to use the 4 KEY Factors to benefit your health, now and in the long-term.  If you have been concerned about how to remain healthy in the future - this is important information you need!

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Knowing how to recover from a sugar overload is more important than ever. Sugar overload can happen to any of us, even when trying to make healthy food choices.  In fact, you might feel certain that you are eating healthy food, yet you may not realize how much sugar is hidden in the foods you are consuming. Hidden sugars can add up quickly, without you being aware of it.

In this Episode you’ll discover how refined foods (even the ones that don’t look like sugar) cause a sugar overload - which has a serious effect on one specific, important hormone. Then you will be guided through 5 Steps you can start to use immediately to recover from a sugar overload.  For each one of these steps, Cathy will explain why it works, and what the overall, lasting benefits are.  These 5 steps are a powerful process to support your body to recover from a sugar overload in a reasonably short amount of time.

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Got a cold?  Here’s help! This Episode takes a good look at practical, proven ways that you can help your body deal with the common cold. By supporting your immune system in various ways, it is possible to significantly cut the duration of your down-time from the common cold.

First, Cathy will touch on 2 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts that can have an impact on the body’s immunity.  Then she will get into 9 ways to shorten the duration of your cold, including 3 specific nutrients, considering Star Anise Extract, raising your vibrational energy, the nutrition of food, and much more.  The knowledge shared in this Episode is intended as nutritional information only. These 9 ways are proven through Cathy’s own extensive, personal experience in dealing with and reducing the duration of the common cold.

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Technology moves fast, especially when it comes to telecommunications.  We’ve just gotten used to the 4G network and its amazing speed for online activity. The 5G network is being rolled out right now, as you read this!

5G, the 5th generation of wireless access, promises to be hyper fast: up to 10 times faster than 4G.  AND it is designed to handle 1,000 times more traffic.  What’s not to love, right?  But wait a minute! What do we REALLY know about 5G and its effects, especially the effects on human health??  That’s exactly what this Episode is all about!   Cathy explores what 5G is, the rollout of 5G, a ‘Landmark Study’ about 5G and the information that is known (so far) about the effects of 5G EMF radiation.  This is important information you NEED to know!!  Everyone needs this information!

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EMF (electromagnetic field) energy is a huge multi-faceted topic. When researching about the new 5G network, Cathy kept coming across more and more information that pertains to the existing 4G network, and realized that we have been told very little about EMFs. This is information that everyone needs to know.

In this Episode you’ll find out about natural EMFs vs man-made EMFs; EMF effects on adults vs children; pulsed microwave radiation; SAR or Specific Absorption Rate; and regulations, safety and human health.  You’ll also discover 5 little known facts about the effects of EMFs.  It is SO important to learn all you can about EMFs, so you can find ways to protect yourself from the effects of EMF radiation.

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