In this podcast, Tracy Herbert reviews many of the important numbers you should be watching to achieve optimal health. Below is the BMI (Body Mass Index) chart. See if you are in the healthy range. BMI, WAIST SIZE & HEART RISK BMI BMI Obesity Classification Waist size for Women Waist size for Women > 35 inches Waist size for Men > 40 inches Less than 18.5 Underweight - - - 18.5 - 24.9 Normal Weight - Increased Risk - 25 - 29.9 Overweight Increased Risk High Risk Increased Risk 30 - 34.9 Obese (Level I) High Risk Very High Risk High Risk 35 - 39.9 Obese (Level II) Very High Risk Very High Risk Very High Risk 40 or greater Obese (Level III) Extremely High Risk Extremely High Risk Extremely High Risk

Heart disease is still the number one cause of death in the United States. In this podcast, Tracy Herbert provides tips on healthy, simple ways to lower cholesterol that everyone can do.

In today's podcast, Tracy Herbert talks about why chronic fear and anxiety aren't good for our health. Don't forget to check out the links………and the Bob Newhart scene will keep you laughing all day! The consequences of fear: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1299209/ Bob Newhart Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKLCEm4_cdc

Tracy Herbert shares the importance of mental toughness on living a healthy life and strategies to improve it.

Are artificial sweeteners okay to use? In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares research from various studies showing surprising artificial sweeteners impact our health. These findings will shock you! Resource Links: Increase risk of Type 2 diabetes: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2660468/ Sucralose: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3856475/ Drinking diet soda versus regular soda: https://news.uthscsa.edu/?newID=1539

In this podcast, Tray Herbert talks about why sleep is important for good health and provides tips on how to get a good night's sleep. That might be easier than you think!

We all know that too much sun can cause damage to our bodies and can lead to skin cancer. In this podcast, Tracy Herbert shares research showing how Vitamin D3 levels have been shown to improve insulin production and insulin sensitivity. The best source for Vitamin D3 is the sun.

Metabolic Syndrome has been linked to many health issues. In this podcast, Tracy Herbert talks about what Metabolic Syndrome is, who's at risk, and what can be done to stop it from happening.

In this podcast, Tracy Herbert discusses the link between Diabetes and Alzheimer's. Research is showing the impact insulin and blood sugar control has on the brain. It's an important message because it might save your life or the life of someone you love. NOBEL PRIZE 2016 https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/04/science/yoshinori-ohsumi-nobel-prize-medicine.html

In this podcast, Tracy Herbert shares exciting research about Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational Diabetes. Stem cells, fasting, low carb, low calorie, and getting in shape before getting pregnant are just a few things we talk about today. Below are the studies Tracy mentioned on this podcast: FIRST STUDY: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4828309/ SECOND STUDY: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/11/171109131240.htm?utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=ScienceDaily_TMD_0&utm_source=TMD THIRD STUDY: http://viacyte.com/products/pec-direct FOURTH STUDIES: https://now.uiowa.edu/2018/03/study-finds-better-fitness-pre-pregnant-women-linked-less-risk-gestational-diabetes http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/25/10/1862