Your Diabetes Breakthrough

In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares scientific research and studies which proves the importance of meditation for living a longer healthier life. In addition to why it's important for good health she provides simple ways to start meditating.

Links: Yoga Meditation and Blood Sugar: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5934947/ Lower Mortality Rate and Meditation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1482831/ Telomere Length and Meditation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3057175/ Mayo Clinic and Meditation: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/meditation/in-depth/meditation/art-20045858 Stress Reduction and Meditation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3336928/

In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares the negative health effects of overindulging in sweets and surefire ways to conquer this addiction.

United States Library of Medicine Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2235907/ Sugar Addiction Link: https://www.addictioncenter.com/drugs/sugar-addiction/ Beating the Sugar Addiction: https://psychcentral.com/lib/beating-sugar-addiction/ Dr Josh Axe Sugar Addiction: https://draxe.com/nutrition/sugar-addiction/ Healthline Article: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/6-proven-health-benefits-of-apple-cider-vinegar Forbidden Foods are More Enticing: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/eating-mindfully/201204/sugar-addiction

In this podcast, Tracy Herbert shares excerpts from an interview with Jim LaValle who is an internationally recognized clinical pharmacist, author, board-certified clinical nutritionist, and expert and educator in integrative and precision health. Jim shares how fasting blood sugar levels, stress, and sleep impacts inflammation along with tips on critical blood tests to understand your overall health.

Links: https://www.metaboliccode.com https://www.jimlavalle.com/

In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares research on the importance of gum health, oral health, and its connection with living longer. Even if you fear going to the dentist, it's critical for overall health, living longer, and blood sugar control. Visiting the dentist for teeth cleaning and regular dental exams is critical for good health.

Dental Treatment Helps Lower Hemoglobin A1c: https://www.endocrineweb.com/news/diabetes/59025-dental-treatment-helps-lower-your-hemoglobin-a1c CDC and Oral Health: https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/conditions/index.html CDC and Cost Related to Dental Issues: https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/conditions/index.html Mayo Clinic Overall Health and Oral Health: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/dental/art-20047475 Want to live longer: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3124861/

In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares strategies on ways to make positive changes to your health, starting right now! She covers things like asking for help, making your health a priority by placing it on the calendar, measure your progress, and keeping motivated, are just a few of the tips you will learn in this podcast.

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Links: Importance of Writing Down Goals: https://www.dominican.edu/sites/default/files/2020-02/gailmatthews-harvard-goals-researchsummary.pdf Importance of Accountability: https://www.afcpe.org/news-and-publications/the-standard/2018-3/the-power-of-accountability/

In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares new research on how drinking coffee and green tea has even more health benefits then previously known. Drinking caffeine can lengthen life, reduce risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, can protect us against Alzheimer's, reduce depression, just to name a few. This is a podcast you will not want to miss.

Japanese study on drinking coffee and green tea: https://drc.bmj.com/content/8/1/e001252 Caffeine and Alzheimer's: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1046/j.1468-1331.2002.00421.x Dutch European Study: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00125-009-1516-3 Women and Depression: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21949167/ Reduce Stroke Risk: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23493733/ Coffee and Longevity: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20190513/Coffee-and-longevity-debate-continues.aspx

In this podcast Tracy Herbert interviews Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, who is Chair and Associate Professor of Family Medicine. He is board certified in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine. Dr. Pennings moved from private practice into academic medicine joining the faculty of the Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013. He serves as the director of the Campbell University Health Center. Dr. Pennings is a fellow of the Obesity Medicine Association and serves as an Executive Director for Medical Education for the Obesity Medicine Association.

Dr. Pennings shares important insights like:

"My biggest tip for someone with diabetes is that you have more control over the disease than you think." "The most important thing you can do is learn." "Changing your relationship with food." "If we can shift that mindset away from good or bad foods to healthy versus unhealthy foods then we can make our food choices centered around our goals."

To learn more about Dr. Pennings: https://directory.campbell.edu/people/nicholas-pennings/ Dr Pennings podcast link: https://obesitymedicine.org/category/podcasts/

In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares the newest scientific research and strategies on improving brain health no matter your age or current health level. By practicing the tools and strategies in this podcast it is possible to improve your brain health at any age.

Harvard Health Improving the Mind: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/6-simple-steps-to-keep-your-mind-sharp-at-any-age Exercise and Brain Health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6770965/

In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares up-to-date research on the importance of Vitamin D for better health and diabetes management. And learn the surprising results from a Boston University study showing a correlation between low Vitamin D levels and increased COVID -19 risk.

Islet Cell Death Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6769474/ Insulin Resistance Weight Gain Connection Dr. Al Sears: https://alsearsmd.com/2020/10/vitamin-d-deficiency-has-lead-to-weight-gain/ Insulin Resistance and Vitamin D Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6408731/ Vitamin D and Damage Healing Caused by Blood Pressure: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29416330/ Vitamin D and Diabetes Control: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2426990/#b8-0540864 Mayo Clinic Recommendations: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-how-much-vitamin-d-do-i-need/#:~:text=Mayo%20Clinic%20recommends%20that%20adults,may%20have%20additional%20health%20benefits. Dr Anthony Fauci article: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/26/how-to-know-if-you-have-a-vitamin-d-deficiency.html?__source=androidappshare

In this podcast Tracy Herbert answers these questions from listeners:

1. My husband has had diabetes for about five years but I can't get him to take care of himself. What do I do?
2. I keep seeing ads about reversing diabetes Can I get rid of my diabetes?
3. Why does my doctor tell me it's okay to eat fruit, but doesn't it have a lot of sugar like candy and desserts?
4. Three years ago I was diagnosed with diabetes and I'm struggling with everything related to diabetes. How did you learn to accept it?
5. Will insulin make me gain weight?
6. Are complications with diabetes inevitable?
7. Why isn't my HbA1c test getting any better…..I've tried everything? What do I do?