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Why is sugar so hard to quit?

Sugar addiction is a complex topic that has been studied extensively by
researchers in recent years. The science behind sugar addiction suggests that
it is a result of several factors, including the way sugar affects the brain
and body, as well as psychological and environmental factors.

Let's do a deep dive into our dependence on sugar and sugar addiction.



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Can you break up with sugar?

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Hi,

Welcome to another episode of Wellness & Weight Loss with Dr. Plank!

Your metabolism is the process within your body by which food is turned into fuel. Essentially, it's how you make energy for your body to function. Your metabolism determines how efficiently you are able to lose weight as well as how fast/slow your weight loss results are. 

Improve your metabolism, ideally alongside a well-balanced diet and physical activity, and you have a solid foundation for sustainable weight loss!

But there are blocks from really popular diets that cause you to hit a weight loss plateau.

Find out more as Dr. Plank discusses Mastering Your Metabolism: The Key to Sustainable Weight Loss

Let me know how you like it!

Dr. Susan

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You may not realize it but...

No, not all individuals diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis require Synthroid (levothyroxine) or other thyroid medication, but unfortunately, this information isn't readily shared with you.

Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder, all autoimmune disorders are inflammatory in nature.  In Hashimoto's inflammation causes the immune system to attack the thyroid gland, leading to inflammation and damage. This may cause a decrease in thyroid hormone production, leading to hypothyroidism but the key here is may.  There is definitely inflammation being triggered and further evaluation should be considered to find the cause of the inflammation!

It's the chronic inflammation that causes the destruction of the thyroid gland, which therefore over time affects the thyroid's ability to produce T4 and T3 the thyroid hormones.

In some cases, Hashimoto's thyroiditis may not cause significant thyroid hormone deficiency, and the patient may not experience any symptoms. In such cases, medication may not be necessary, and the patient may be monitored periodically for any changes in thyroid function.

Therefore, the need for Synthroid medication in Hashimoto's thyroiditis really depends on the individual case, and if further evaluation is done to determine the cause of the inflammation.

If you think about it logically, Hashimoto's is an inflammatory condition but being treated with thyroid hormone replacement medication.

Let me know if you enjoy this video!

Dr. Plank

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Hi!

You may have heard of Blue Zones in the news. Well by making small changes to your daily routine you can make a big impact to your overall health and well-being.

These regions of exceptional longevity got me thinking if I can help educate and motivate you to adopt some of the habits and lifestyle practices that the residents living in the Blue Zones do, there's no reason why you couldn't improve your own health and increase your chances of living a long and healthy life.

I hope you enjoy it!

Dr. Susan

I have some healthy lifestyle events coming up later this month, hope to see you there, check them out:

Metabolism Mastery: Unlock Your Body's Potential

and

SWEET FREEDOM, a 14-day sugar detox challenge

Hi,

There's one thing most weight loss plans don't consider, and that's that certain foods are inflammatory: foods like cheese, milk, gluten, yogurt and other grains.  In this plan I'm going to give you support with meeting, videos and daily delicious recipes that remove common inflammatory foods so you can reclaim your health!

Consider my very cost-effective online eating plan: 28 Days to a Healthier You

What do you have to lose?

Without removing inflammatory foods your weight loss will continue to lead to frustration and then self-sabotaging behaviors.  Why?  Because you're not getting results and you figure well if I'm not losing weight I may as well eat, so you eat out of frustration.  

What a vicious cycle!

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Will you join us?

Dr. Susan Plank

The short answer is the one that works for you!

Welcome to today's program where we will be discussing how to become a healthier you in just 28 days. I am excited to introduce you to a unique and highly effective nutrition program - "28 Days to a Healthier You." I designed this very cost-effective program to help you achieve your health goals, improve your overall well-being, and feel better than you have in years.

Maintaining a healthy weight is important for both physical and mental health. One of the most significant benefits of a healthy weight is the reduced risk of chronic diseases and improved confidence.

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Are you tired of feeling sluggish and weighed down by poor nutrition? Do you struggle to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle? If so, then the "28 Days to a Healthier You" program is exactly what you need to achieve your health goals and improve your overall well-being. During this program, you'll receive a comprehensive guide to nutrition, with recipes, shopping lists, what should you eat, what should you not, ongoing education and support, and I’m going to personalize the plan just for you…

But you have to sign up!  

Learn more, click 28 Days to a Healthier You: Beat Inflammation, Shed Weight, and Conquer Autoimmunity!

This is a virtual nutrition online program with one-on-one telephone consultations, online weekly group meeting, weekly shopping lists, daily recipes, food logging and weight tracking.

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