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New Cases of Diabetes Have Risen By A THIRD in Just 10 Years

  • November 15, 2016

Obesity is a global epidemic. Obese people now outnumber those who are underweight; 641 million people were obese in 2014, compared to 105 million in 1975. The U.S. has been especially hard hit but other nations are also suffering. The Daily Mail reports that diabetes rates are skyrocketing in the U.K. and show no sign of slowing down.

The increase in diabetes can be blamed on processed foods, lack of exercise and increased stress levels. All of these factors can be addressed without pharmaceutical interventions. The first step is to avoid processed foods and consume only nourishing whole foods. My nutrition plan is chock full of information to help you transition to a healthier diet.

Finding time to exercise is a challenge for many but what many fail to understand is that the type of exercise matters more than duration. Short and intensive workouts are especially effective. A high intensity interval training (HIIT) routine involves as little as four minutes of intense activity combined with rest for a total workout of only around 20 minutes. It is never too late to embrace an exercise program. Studies show that men who begin HIIT after age 40 obtain similar benefits to those who started prior to age 30.

Chronic stress can take a terrible toll on your health. The occasional stress response is normal but constant stress is not. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is an empowering tool that can help overcome the inevitable situations and incidents that mar our daily routine and make up the human condition.