Light Up Your Metabolism

Danielle Hamilton, FNTP
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May 26, 2020 • 1h 14min

Episode 32: How Chronic Dieting, Over-Exercising & Vegetarianism Contributed to Burnout & Autoimmunity with Caitlin Weeks @GrassFedGirl

Today's episode is brought to you by Redmond.Life. They have the world's best unrefined Mineral Salt. Get 15% off with the code SUGARSHACKLES.Today's guest is Caitlin Weeks of GrassFedGirl.com. She has really popular YouTube channel with tons of helpful videos about Keto & Carnivore. You can find her on Instagram @grassfedgirl.Caitlin has an incredible story of healing. We talk about her journey that began with dieting at age 6 to now reclaiming her health with a carnivore diet.In the episode we talk about so much including:-Why eating egg whites & sugar-free popsicles isn't the way to health or weight loss-The lead up to complete burn out and autoimmunity-Caitlin's intense blood sugar symptoms that she didn't know about-Why vegetarianism is not usually the best choice for healing blood sugar & hormones-Why she felt that she "had to" work out hard and how she let go of that to heal-Symptoms of Hashimoto's, an autoimmune Thyroid condition-Getting rid of the stigma around taking prescription meds if you have to-The adrenal/thyroid connection-How being open minded when it comes to diet is essential!Thanks for listening, subscribing, liking and sharing the show! I appreciate each and every one of you!Follow me on instagram at @daniellehamiltonhealth
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May 22, 2020 • 17min

3 Tips for Avoiding or Reducing Blood Sugar Spikes!

Today's episode is brought to you by Redmond Real Salt! Real Salt my FAVORITE salt and I've been using it since 2012. It has tons of trace minerals in it which makes it perfect for anyone who does low carb, keto, carnivore or fasting. It's also just much more mild and flavorful than regular sea salt. It's not refined like table salt and contains no additives. If you head to Redmond.Life and use the code SUGARSHACKLES you can get 15% off your order! They also have other seasonings (which are all delicious and contain NO additives or anti-caking agents), they have bath salts, clay masks, my favorite toothpaste ever, electrolytes, and much more!In today's episode, I talk about 3 ways to reduce blood sugar spikes. Steady blood sugar without huge spikes and crashes is essential to optimal health and feeling your best. Blood sugar spikes and crashes leave us feeling depleted, craving all the wrong foods, and wreak havoc on our entire bodies. Listen to the episode to get my 3 best tips on how to reduce blood sugar spikes when adding in carbs!Thanks for liking, sharing, commenting, rating, and reviewing the show! I appreciate each and every one of you!
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May 18, 2020 • 1h 15min

Episode 30: Surprising sources of toxins & how they're making you sick with Cheryl M Health Muse

Our sponsor for today's show is Redmond Real Salt. Visit Redmond.Life and use the code SUGARSHACKLES to get 15% off your order. Check out their amazing toothpastes that make your teeth feel like porcelain! And the best salt I've ever tasted and only one I ever use (Real Salt!)Cheryl Meyer suffered from autoimmune disease. By eliminating toxins and working with a Functional MD, she reversed her pain.  Cheryl has a BA from UC-Berkeley and is a health coach from IIN. Cheryl is an award-winning author, international bestseller, health coach, speaker, local tv host, and guest podcaster. Her book, “It Feels Good to Feel Good, Learn to Eliminate Toxins, Reduce Inflammation and Feel Great Again” has won 13 awards. It is available on Amazon.  She has also published “6 week Daily Victory Journal Celebrate Your Daily Wins And Practice Gratitude”.  She is currently writing her third book, “Feeling Great, Living Low Toxin in Community and Everyday Life”.  Her next book will be on Stress and releasing it little by little every day.Cheryl is a sought-after authority on toxins in our lives for summits and has done 15 summits to date.  She has done over 100 podcasts to help others discover how the toxins in their lives are making them sick."Toxins are everywhere and impacting our health, the health of our children, and the health of our earth. I would like people to eliminate the toxins now and not wait until they get sick and tired of being sick and tired.”  She adds, “It’s all about toxic load.  Each toxin that is eliminated is one step closer to health.”  She is hosting her own local TV show on local public access TV beginning in March 2020 and her own podcast on RHG TV/ Voice America starting in May 2020.As a coach, Cheryl specifically works with clients with chronic illness giving them hope and helping them find solutions.She encourages you to listen to your body and to own your own health. Her website is https://cherylmhealthmuse.com  You can contact her at cherylmhealthmuse@gmail.comIf you're liking the show, please remember to subscribe, leave a review & a rating! Thank you so much for listening! I appreciate each and every one of you <3
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May 15, 2020 • 16min

Episode 29: Blood Sugar-Friendly Breakfast Ideas for More Energy and Less Hunger

Today's episode is brought to you by REDMOND'S REAL SALT! I'm sooo excited for them to sponsor the show because I've been using this salt for over 7 years! It's by far the best one. They also have electrolytes, mud masks, amazing flouride-free toothpaste, and other delicious seasonings!Head to Redmond.life and enter the code SUGARSHACKLES for 15% off your order. On today's episode we talk about keto-friendly, and blood-sugar friendly breakfast ideas! In our minds breakfast is probably associated with pancakes and cereal and smoothies. During the episode I teach you how to reframe what you think of as breakfast and how this can help you make choices that will keep your blood sugar stable and keep you fuller longer so you can make it to lunch before eating again.Thank you for reviewing, subscribing, rating and sharing the show! I appreciate each and every one of you!You can find me on Instagram at @daniellehamiltonhealth and on facebook @daniellehamiltonhealth.
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May 11, 2020 • 1h 6min

Episode 28: How to balance your adrenal & thyroid hormones and avoid burnout with Dr. Jordan May

This episode is brought to you by FullScript, an online dispensary for high-quality, practitioner-grade supplements. Create an account in my dispensary for 10% off all supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/danielledurantehealthToday our guest is Dr. Jordan May. Jordan is a doctor of Physical Therapy and a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who specializes in adrenal & thyroid health and burnout. Today's deep dive into hormones and wellness covers the following: -Cortisol and adrenal hormones-How gut health and digestion is tied to hormonal health-Symptoms of hyper/hypo thyroid-Stages of healing-Surprising symptoms linked with joint pain-The pregnenalone steal - how stress imbalances your hormones-External & internal causes of stress-How gratitude can change your health & how to make it a practice-Internal and external barriers to change-Which types of exercises are better or worse for hormones-Signs you worked out too hard-The question you must ask yourself before you start a healing journey-And so much more!!You can find Jordan: @docjmay on Instagram or her website docjmay.com.Thank you for liking, reviewing, commenting, and sharing the podcast! I appreciate each and every one of you! <3
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May 8, 2020 • 28min

Episode 27: How I reversed my PCOS

I frequently get asked the question, "how did you reverse your PCOS?!" so I wanted to dedicate a whole episode to that.In a nutshell, it comes down to the fact that I addressed the two root causes: blood sugar regulation and inflammation.Listen in to hear the mistakes I made at first, my journey with getting a diagnosis (and being told there was "no cure" for PCOS), and how I addressed my blood sugar and inflammation levels. Thanks for listening, subscribing, rating, and sharing the show! It helps it grow and get in the ears of more people! I appreciate all of you! <3
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May 4, 2020 • 44min

Episode 26: Insulin Resistance – The real pandemic. How to test, What are the Symptoms & How to improve.

Today's episode is brought to you by BeautyCounter. Go to https://www.beautycounter.com/daniellehamilton to learn more. BeautyCounter has squeaky-clean and HIGH performing skin care products, makeup, haircare products and even have a men's and kid's line. I'm extending my deal for 1 more week so if you order over $150 worth of products before May 11th, I will mail you a bunch of samples! (I just got so many good ones! Can't wait to share).Also - a great idea for a Mother's Day gift as well!On today's episode, I'm highlighting the importance of improving your glucose metabolism and reversing insulin resistance. Most people don't know the signs of insulin resistance or even diabetes so I discuss what these signs are.I also talk about what numbers are important and the best test to use for seeing if your blood sugar or insulin are out of balance. Finally, I discuss some ways to start improving your blood glucose and insulin. This is so essential in today's world because there is documented evidence that individuals with dysregulated blood glucose are having worse outcomes with the virus.Better Blood Sugar Guide: https://danielledurantehealth.com/blood-sugar-guideMy website: daniellehamiltonhealth.comIf you're liking the show, please be sure to leave a rating or review!! It helps the show grow. Thanks for listening, sharing, commenting & liking. I appreciate each and every one of you! <3
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May 2, 2020 • 34min

Episode 25: Updates from my Carnivore experience; Tips to avoid blood sugar crashes at night; How to recover from a high-carb day

Helloooo everyone! Thanks for joining me for another episode of the show.Today's show is brought to you by Beautycounter. Beautycounter is an amazing company that sells super high-quality personal care products & make-up. They ban over 1,800 ingredients from their products, are EXTREMELY transparent with their ingredient selection process, and are constantly screening their ingredients for purity and safety.I recommend switching over from conventional personal care products to reduce your daily exposure to toxins. I recommend starting with things that you put directly on your skin such as foundation, lotion and deodorant.I LOVE the Tint Skin Foundation and the Countermatch Adaptive Moisture Lotion from BeautyCounter.Unfortunately they don't sell deodorant but there are a ton of brands out there that sell deodorant that as NO aluminum. In today's episode I discuss how my 6-day Carnivore experience has been. I have had a lot of benefits so far including reduced bloating, weight loss, reduced gut inflammation, stable energy levels, and elimination of sugar cravings! I also answer the questions:-How can you avoid eating midnight snacks if without them your blood sugar drops in the middle of the night?and-What is the best way to recover from a day of high-carb eating?Thanks for listening, liking, subscribing, sharing, and reviewing the show! All of these things help the show to grow! I appreciate each and every one of you! <3
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Apr 27, 2020 • 54min

Episode 24: Nutrient density of meat, ending sugar and carb cravings, the Carnivore diet, & more with @HealthCoachKait

Today's episode features the lovely @HealthCoachKait. Kait is a certified health coach based in Australia who focuses on using a nutrient-dense, ketogenic way of eating to help clients reach their health, weight loss and fitness goals. She focuses on breaking the carb dependency cycle and burning fat as the main energy source. Kait has an incredible YouTube Channel with over 38K subscribers at https://www.youtube.com/healthcoachkait.Kait also has a Keto to Carnivore Program. If you'd like to learn more about that, you can do so here! Today's show is brought to you by Beautycounter. Beautycounter is an amazing company that sells super high-quality personal care products & make-up. They ban over 1,800 ingredients from their products, are EXTREMELY transparent with their ingredient selection process, and are constantly screening their ingredients for purity and safety.For all of my listeners who purchase over $100 in products by May 4, 2020, I will mail you samples of some of my favorite products! THANK YOU for listening, liking, subscribing, reviewing and sharing the show! <3
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Apr 24, 2020 • 30min

Episode 23: Keto Q&A - To track or not to track, calories on keto, low-carb fruits, how to test for ketones, dairy-free keto & more!

This episode is filled with questions I got from my aunt, uncle and some other followers who are just starting their keto journeys!We discuss:-Best apps for tracking-Should you track at all, and if so, for how long?-Listening to your body-How many calories should I eat?-Can I have low-carb fruits or sweeteners like stevia?-Best and worst ways of testing-How to test ketones and blood sugar-Keto breath?!-Dairy-free keto tips-Should you have dairy on keto?Thanks again for listening and sharing the podcast with your friends and loved ones & on your stories! If you haven't already, please go over to iTunes or Apple Podcasts and click those 5 stars! It helps the show to grow!(We are in the top 100 of Nutrition podcasts in the US and so many other countries! A special shout out to all of my international listeners! Thanks for being here :)

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