Eating sugar and refined carbs can trap the body in a blood sugar rollercoaster. These foods digest quickly, causing sharp glucose and insulin spikes followed by crashes that trigger fatigue, irritability, and strong sugar cravings. Dopamine and other brain chemicals reinforce this cycle, making it feel addictive. Over time, repeated spikes can lead to insulin […]
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Even Dim Light at Night Harms Sleep, Heart, and Metabolism
Sleeping with even dim ambient light disrupts your body. It suppresses melatonin, delays sleep, and keeps your brain alert by activating the sympathetic nervous system. This raises heart rate and blood pressure at night, reduces heart rate variability, and blocks the natural drop needed for heart recovery. Just one night in 100 lux light (like […]
