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Dietary Triggers for Intracranial Hypertension
I think we have all heard by now that Intracranial Hypertension is most prominent in obese or overweight women. So why is weight loss in itself not the cure? Perhaps it isn’t always so much about the weight but what we are putting into our bodies. In this post, we will be discussing the most common dietary triggers for IH. First, however, I want to make it clear that we are all unique. Some of us may tolerate some foods better than others. This post is not intended to steer you away from any particular food that you may require for your own health needs. (And you can believe I…
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Sugarcoated Lies
“It is not good to eat much honey.” – Proverbs 25:27 Sugar, sweeteners, and sugar substitutes. Touchy topic. Still, it can be agreed that we all consume way too much of these things. But why is sugar so bad for us? Did you know that sugar is as addicting as drugs and alcohol? Studies have suggested that it is as addicting as cocaine. If you don’t believe that to be possible, you should know that some addiction centers have actually extended their hotline to help people who suffer from sugar addiction or withdrawal symptoms. But that’s not all. Excessive sugar affects the way your body understands hunger. Your body can’t…
