Some of you may know this, others may not, but I am exceptionally good at gaining weight. I cook delicious food, and I often over-work and over-stress myself in ways that make the balance of my life tip. And, so, it happens. But over the years (and facing down the big 4-0 in a couple of weeks), I’ve learned a …
Why I stopped drinking coffee (and what I drink instead)
A LOT of people have been asking why I stopped drinking coffee. I stopped drinking coffee in January when I started my tour for my newest book, The 21-Day Sugar Detox Daily Guide. Why? Well, on an early tour stop, I bought cold brew, poured it, mixed it with my coconut milk in my hotel room, then took one sip …
Podcast Episode #239: Adrenal Fatigue with Dr. Dan Kalish – Part 3
Topics: 1. Flashback news and updates from Diane [3:19] 2. Introducing our guest, Dr. Dan Kalish [8:23] 3. Proper adrenal function [12:09] 4. Early warning signs of adrenal fatigue [17:08] 5. Why fertility is so important [26:32] 6. Adrenal fatigue in men [30:53] 7. Four big lifestyle factors [35:12] 8. Signs of overtraining [38:54] 9. Decreasing the exercise load [51:53] …
Podcast Episode #238: Adrenal Fatigue & Stress – Part 2
Topics: 1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:15] 2. Shout out: Simone Miller and Jennifer Robins’ New Yiddish Kitchen [8:18] 3. Diane’s personal experience with adrenal fatigue [11:04] 4. Anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of the adrenals [20:50] 5. How stress affects the system [28:01] 6. Contributing factors that lead to adrenal fatigue [33:19] 7. Symptoms of adrenal fatigue [41:42] …
Podcast Episode #237: Adrenal Fatigue, Carbs, & Calories – Part 1
Topics: 1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:01] 2. Weekly shout out: Primal Life Organics C-ex [7:01] 3. Talking about adrenal fatigue [10:03] 4. The human body and acute versus chronic stress [17:44] 5. The basics of your adrenals and hormones [23:44] 6. Signs and symptoms of adrenal fatigue [30:35] 7. The emotions behind the stressors [39:06] 8. …
Podcast Episode #193: Adrenal fatigue (with a cocktail!), high vitamin D, nuts & acne, and PMS
Topics: 1. What’s new for you from Diane & Liz [2:14] 2. This week in the Paleosphere: Ginger Newtrition adrenal cocktail [11:59] 3. Shout Out: K9 Angels and Hima of Tin Star Foods Ghee [28:17] Listener Questions 4. Adrenal fatigue and a vegetarian diet [32.03] 5. Potential causes of high vitamin D [38:46] 6. Peanuts and acne breakouts [44:58] 7. …
Podcast Episode #182: Get Fit Faster with Jen Sinkler
Get Jen’s new program, Lift Weights Faster 2, here! Topics: 1. What’s new for you from Diane [2:14] 2. Introducing our guest, Jen Sinkler [6:36] 3. Beginner fitness and ways to get started [9:33] 4. Power lifting, and maintaining motivation [19:57] 5. All about intuitive training and rest and recovery [25:26] 6. Training while recovering from adrenal fatigue [32:25] 7. Weight lifting …
Podcast Episode #46: Adrenal Fatigue Part 3 with Special Guest Dr. Dan Kalish
Remember – If you’re enjoying these podcasts, please leave us a review in iTunes. Thanks! Some of topics and questions we discussed: Three major types of system stressors Signs & symptoms of adrenal fatigue (for women, and for men) What if we’re not concerned with fertility/reproduction? Exercise and adrenal fatigue Caffeine and adrenal fatigue Common issues and lifestyle modifications …
The Real Deal on Adrenal Fatigue – Guest post on RobbWolf.com
Hey guys! I have a guest post over on RobbWolf.com that went up this week – below is an excerpt, and a link to the full post. I’ve covered this a bunch in a podcast episode, which you can listen to for free here or via iTunes, it’s Episode #15 of The Balanced Bites Podcast. I’ll probably also do a follow-up on …
Balanced Bites Podcast: Episode #15: Adrenal Fatigue, Part 1
Episode #15 – Adrenal Fatigue, Part 1 Don’t miss Part 2 and Part 3 (with Dr. Dan Kalish)! Discussion Topics: Adrenal fatigue / altered adrenal function: what it is and basic physiology. What is stress? Types of stressors and their impact on our system. Signs & symptoms, bigger problems if it escalates. What to do about it: lifestyle factors, diet …