Sugar Ain't So Sweet

What do acne, obesity, painful periods, diabetes, sinus problems and cancer all have in common? They can all be caused or exacerbated by the intake of sugar. From an Asian Medicine and holistic health standpoint, sugar can be a culprit in numerous health complications, and since it is in so many of the foods that we eat (some of which we are aware of and many of which we aren’t) the category of this blog is: Sugar Ain’t So Sweet.

Sugar lowers our immune system, making us more susceptible to all sorts of health conditions. It’s much like getting two hours of sleep every night and then asking your body to perform at its optimal level for 12 hours every day. The numbers just don’t add up and over time it is significantly depleting to our systems. Stay tuned for tidbits that can help you win the battle against sugar that so many of us face. There is strength in numbers and together we can do it!