The Seasons Change (and so can Diabetes)

A couple of weeks ago the temperature was in the 100’s.  Here in Scottsdale, Arizona, it gets the hottest in the late afternoon. Any physical work, especially outdoors, must be done in the early morning as the heat becomes oppressive.  While our skin heats, sweats,...

Sugar Addiction Free!

Last week I wrote ”The Challenge of Change.”  But, what happens when habit becomes compulsion?  The power to choose becomes compromised by the rewarding flood of dopamine that comforts an anxious or depressed mind with a brief sense of satisfaction and well-being. ...

The Natural Challenge of Diet Change

I hate change! I love french fries and potato chips.  And, call me a moron (actually I used to be a Balti-moron), but I really like sugar!  Oh, and ice cream, especially chocolate!! Vegetables were OK, as long as my sweet salad dressing drowned out the bitter taste.  ...