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03/10/2026

Today's Health Awareness Tip 1238: Understanding "Insulin" and "Weight Loss"

So, today . . . let's better understand the part that the hormone "Insulin" plays in our "weight loss efforts" . . . and better health!!!

Now . . . "Insulin" is primarily a "fat-storage" hormone . . .

Meaning . . . HIGH levels of "Insulin" . . . promote "fat accumulation" . . . and "inhibits" fat burning . . .

Which as we know . . . makes "weight loss" very DIFFUCULT to accomplish!!!

You see . . . when "Insulin" levels are elevated . . . the body "stores" energy . . . rather than using it.

And "chronic" high levels of "Insulin" . . . can lead to "Insulin resistance" . . . where cells IGNORE this hormone . . .

Which in turn . . . makes the "pancreas" produce even MORE "Insulin" . . .

And . . . we are "now" in a world of hurt . . . because this further promotes FAT STORAGE!!!

Especially . . . around the abdomen . . .

You know . . . that "inner tube" we seem to carry around the older that we get!!!

And this is why . . . "weight loss" is so hard to achieve . . . due to "Insulin" being constantly high . . .

Now . . . add to that . . .

Elevated "Insulin" levels in the body can "INCREASE" . . . craving for carbohydrates and "trigger" . . . the "Ghrelin" hormone . . . making us hungry . . . and "overeat"!!!

So, tomorrow . . . let's better understand the "Glucagon" hormone . . .

As always, feel free to DM or contact me at: miraclemeadows.net/contact/

03/09/2026

Today's Health Awareness Tip 1237: Our "Pancreas" and "Weight loss" is there a connection?

Good morning my friends . . .

So, as we know . . . "SPRING" is only 12 days away!!!!

And the "crunch" is on . . . to lose the weight . . . for our favorite "shorts" and "bikinis"

Now . . . for the past month . . . we've been talking about our "weight loss issues" . . . and weight management . . .

We spoke about the new fad "diet pills" and "injections" . . . and how detrimental they are to ones health . . .

And "why diets don't work"!!!

We then spoke about the 3 hormones that are VERY instrumental in our VICTORY . . . or . . . our DEMISE . . . to our "weight loss journey" . . .

So, what else do we need to know???

Well . . . we all know about the "pancreas" and the "insulin" hormone is makes . . .

But . . . did you know . . . the "pancreas" holds one more . . . of the little "secrets" to our "weight loss efforts"???

Well . . . let's take this week and discover the possibilities . . .

Now . . . the "pancreas" has 2 main functions . . .

To produce the hormone "insulin" and the hormone "glucagon" . . . to regulate blood sugar . . .

And . . . to produce digestive enzymes and bicarbonate . . . to help break down food and neutralize stomach acid.

Now . . . the hormone "Insulin" . . . is produced by the "beta cells" in the pancreas . . . and this hormone helps the body's cells . . . absorb "sugar" from the blood for "energy"!!!

And . . . the hormone "Glucagon" . . . is produced by the "alpha cells" in the pancreas . . . that "signals" the liver . . . to release "stored" sugar to raise blood sugar levels when they get too low . . .

But, there's more to this story . . .

So, tomorrow . . . let's break it down even more to better understand the "MECHANICS" of the human body . . . and our "weight loss issues"

As always, feel free to DM or contact me at: miraclemeadows.net/contact/

03/07/2026

Good Morning my friends . . .

Only a few more days until we gather to find the "answers" to our "weight loss NEEDS"!!

Don't miss out on the MOST IMPORTANT information you'll ever hear about your health . . .

So, don't delay . . . get your ticket(s) today!!!

March 14th seminar - SOLD OUT

March 21st seminar - only are FEW SEATS left . . .

March 21st event . . . click here to register:
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03/06/2026

Today's Health Awareness Tip 1236: Managing our "HUNGER" Hormones

So, we now know . . . the "hunger" hormone called "Ghrelin" . . .

"Rises" with a "pre-meal" surge . . . BEFORE we eat . . . to "initiate" hunger . . .

It then . . . "drops" with a "post-meal" decrease . . . AFTER we've finished eating . . .

This is the "normal" function of this hormone for optimal weight and health.

And "its" mission is accomplished when we "eat" lean "PROTEINS" and "COMPLIANT" carbohydrates . . .

BUT . . . "IF" . . . you end your meal with something SWEET . . . this little hormone . . . DOESN'T DECREASE!!!

So . . . we think we're STILL hunger and we continue "PICKING" for hours after . . .

So in essence . . . "weight management" . . . requires . . . BALANCING . . . these 3 hormones . . .

Cortisol . . . the stress and BELLY FAT PRODUCER

Leptin . . . the satiety and fasting hormone

Ghrelin . . . the hunger hormone

And "eating" at regular intervals . . . with at least 3 1/2 hour in between meals will help to "reset" these 3 hormones . . .

So, STOP GRAZING PEOPLE!!!!

Now, next week . . . let's talk about 1 more important "hormone" to our "weight loss efforts" . . .

So, have a safe and healthy weekend . . . and remember to be "mindful" in your world my friends!!!

As always, feel free to DM or contact me at: miraclemeadows.net/contact/

03/05/2026

Today's Health Awareness Tip 1235: Resetting our "Ghrelin" hormone

So, as we now know . . . the hormone called "Ghrelin" . . . is produced in the stomach . . . and signals the brain that it's TIME to EAT!!!

This is our "HUNGER" hormone . . . that makes sure we never "starve"!!!

So, how do we "reset" this hormone you ask???

Well . . . we can "stabilize" it by . . . "prioritizing sleep" . . .

You see . . . "poor" sleep or getting LESS than 7 - 8 hours . . . "increases" Ghrelin levels . . . leading to HIGHER HUNGER during the next day.

Another thing we can do is to consume more "protein" . . .

This simple adjustment in our diet can "suppress" this hormone . . .

Also . . . AVOIDING processed/sugary foods . . .

Why you ask???

Well . . . many of these foods contain "high-fructose" corn syrup . . . which can interfere with the "post-meal" DECREASE of Ghrelin

Meaning . . . it can keep this hormone . . . TURNED ON . . . and then we eat MORE and POORLY all day long.

We would also need to STOP all these "extreme" diets . . .

As we've spoken before . . . "drastic" calorie restrictions can INCREASE the Ghrelin hormone . . .

And this is due to the body "thinking" its STRAVING!!!

Which in turn . . . makes it even harder to lose weight . . .

This is why "FASTING" is NOT a good thing . . .

And "INTERMITTENT" fasting . . . should only be done for 2 day in a row . . . and then NOT for another month . . .

So, "stop" with all these "fad" diets . . . and "stop" SKIPPING meals!!!

And finally . . . regular physical activities . . . especially cardio . . . has been shown to "reduce" Ghrelin levels . . .

So, get that body "moving" people!!!

Okay . . . so, tomorrow . . . let's continue

As always, feel free to DM or contact me at: miraclemeadows.net/contact/

03/04/2026

Today's Health Awareness Tip 1234: How does the hormone "Ghrelin" affect our weight loss efforts?

So, yesterday . . . we ended with . . . how do we "reset" our hormone called . . . "Leptin"???

Well . . . the easiest way would be to . . .

Eat an "Anti-inflammatory Diet" . . .

And this is due to it . . . "reducing" carbohydrates and Omega 6 fatty acids!!!

But . . . to go one step BETTER . . .

"MY" . . . "Compliant Anti-inflammatory Diet" . . .

Why you ask???

Well . . . this is due to my Anti-inflammatory diet . . . ONLY having "COMPLIANT" carbohydrates in it and it's "high in Omega 3 fatty acids!!!

Which makes it's even "healthier"!!!

You see . . . by reducing carbohydrates during the day and eating "compliant" ones for dinner . . .

This allows . . . the body to "burn fat" during the night when the hormone called "Leptin" . . . our "fasting hormone" . . . is at its "peak" activity . . .

And your can purchase my "Compliant Cookbook" at:
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Now . . . what about the hormone called . . . "Ghrelin" . . . that our "Cortisol hormone" can mess up all day . . . "IF" . . . we've had "caffeine" in the morning???

Well . . . that's our "HUNGER" hormone!!!

And it's the one that makes sure we NEVER starve!!!

Remember the other day . . . I told you that "Cortisol" MIXED with "caffeine" . . .

TURNS OFF our "Leptin hormone" . . . so, we can't fast!!!

Well . . . "Cortisol" MIXED with "caffeine" . . .

TURNS ON our "Ghrelin hormone" . . . so, we can't STOP eating all day long . . .

You see . . . the "Ghrelin hormone" . . . is our "hunger hormone" . . . which is produced in the "stomach" . . .

And this hormone . . . "stimulates" . . . our appetite . . . increases food intake . . . and promotes FAT STORAGE for a rainy day . . .

Meaning . . . so we'll never "starve" . . .

So, in essence . . . this hormone is the one that . . .

Promotes the "accumulation" of FATTY TISSUE in the abdomen . . .

Which "reduces" the body's ability to "BURN FAT" . . .

So, between the hormones called "Leptin" and "Ghrelin" . . .

They can EITHER . . . "manage" . . . our energy balance . . . influence blood sugar levels . . . by stimulating the release of glucagon and reducing "insulin sensitivity" . . . for optimal health and weight!!!

OR . . . CAUSE us to EAT UNCONTROLLABLY . . . all day long . . . causing illness, disease . . . and obesity!!!

So . . . how do we "RESET" this hormone???

Well . . . tomorrow, let's talk about that . . .

As always, feel free to DM or contact me at: miraclemeadows.net/contact/

03/03/2026

Today's Health Awareness Tip 1233: "Leptin" the "Fasting" Hormone

So, yesterday . . . we discovered that the "Leptin" hormone . . . has a lot to do with our overall health and weight loss journey . . .

Well, today . . . let's continue . . . because there's a lot more to learn about this wonderful little hormone . . .

We now know . . . that "Leptin" release . . . is triggered by an "increase" in BODY FAT . . .

Which in turn . . . signals energy abundance . . .

But . . . "Leptin" release . . . can also be triggered by "nutrient intake" . . . like glucose and amino acids after eating a meal . . .

So, in essence . . . "Leptin" . . . "Cortisol" . . . and the Vitamin D that the "liver" produces . . . all work to "regulate" appetite and energy balance . . .

And again . . . another reason to STOP consuming "caffeine" of any kind . . .

Remember . . . "caffeine" (coffee, chocolate) . . . doesn't play well with the Cortisol hormone . . .

Which in turn . . . TURNS OFF our "Leptin" hormone . . . and BOOM . . .

There's NO fail safe mechanism in the body to STOP US FROM EATING TOO MUCH or POOR CHOICE FOODS!!!

So yes . . . "low" Leptin levels . . . cause constant hunger and rapid weight gain . . .

And how do we fix this issue you ask???

Well . . . there's a . . . 30 - 30 - 30 rule . . . for correcting our "Leptin" levels . . . and for weight loss . . .

And that would be . . .

Eat 30 grams of "compliant" protein . . .

After 30 minutes of waking up . . .

And then get 30 minutes of low-intensity exercise . . .

With NO CAFFEINE in this time frame . . .

So, tomorrow . . . we'll talk about how to "reset" our "Leptin" hormone . . .

And . . . how the hormone "Ghrelin" also affects our overall health and "weight loss journey"

As always, feel free to DM or contact me at: miraclemeadows.net/contact/

03/02/2026

Today's Health Awareness Tip 1232: So, how's your "healthy" 2026 going so far?

Good morning my friends . . .

How was your weekend???

So, we just spent last week talking about how drinking "coffee" in the morning . . . or . . . having that sweet little chocolate "caffeine" "fix" in the am . . .

NOT ONLY . . . messes up our Cortisol hormone . . .

It also "disrupts" our . . . "Leptin" and "Ghrelin" hormone for the rest of the day . . .

So, how's all that working for ya???

Well . . . today, lets' break it down to better understand . . .

Just what part the "Leptin" hormone plays in . . . WEIGHT LOSS . . . and . . . our BETTER HEALTH!!!

Now . . . the "leptin" hormone . . . is primarily produced by "white adipose tissue" . . . which is our FAT CELLS . . .

And this hormone . . . acts as a "key" regulator of "energy balance" . . . "metabolism" . . . and "appetite" . . .

So, you can clearly see . . . just how important this hormone is to our optimal health and weight loss journey!!!

Now . . . as we know . . . "Cortisol" is known as the "STRESS" and "BELLY FAT PRODUCER" . . .

Whereas the "Leptin" hormone is known as the . . . "SATIETY" and "FASTING" hormone . . . which signals the brain to "reduce" hunger . . . increase energy . . . and . . . manage FAT STORAGE!!!

Meaning . . . when FAT STORAGE is HIGH . . . "more" Leptin is "released" . . . signaling the brain to "suppress" the appetite.

And in "reverse" . . . if we become TOO thin and "low" in body fat storage . . .

This will "trigger" the hunger hormone "Ghrelin" . . . to "increase" . . . for survival!!!

Okay . . . so what is "Leptin Resistance"???

Well . . . that occurs commonly in people that are "obese" . . .

And this is where . . . the brain "does not" receive the signal to STOP EATING!!!

Which leads us to . . . persistent food craving . . . constant hunger . . . difficulty losing weight . . . and therefore . . . obesity!

Now . . . our "Leptin" hormone is also responsible for . . . bone health (promoting density) . . . immune system modulation . . . and supporting reproductive function . . .

So, now you ask . . . what are some of the "symptoms" of LOW Leptin???

Well . . . they would be . . .

Severe, constant hunger (hyperphagia) . . . which leads to rapid weight gain and early-onset obesity

Low energy levels and lethargy

And Low s*x hormone levels (hypogonadotropic hypogonadism) . . . often resulting in delayed or absent puberty and infertility

So, tomorrow, let's continue with what can "trigger" the release of the hormone called "Leptin"???

As always, feel free to DM or contact me at: miraclemeadows.net/contact/

03/01/2026

Good morning my friends . . .
So, seats are filling up fast . . .
March 14th seminar - SOLD OUT
March 21st seminar - has 5 seats left
So, if you're interested in the health of your "weight" . .
Don't delay . . . purchase your ticket(s) today!!
March 21st event . . . click here to register:
http://miraclemeadows.net/.../2026-weight-loss-management...

02/28/2026

Good morning my friends . . . Mindy (Certified Naturopathic Practitioner) here . . .

So, there's only a few weeks left until our "Weight Loss" seminar . .

So don't delay . . . get your tickets today!!!

Discover . . . what the "Dieting Industry" . . . ISN'T telling us!!!

Venue: Miracle Meadows LLC 40 Seckar Rd. Willington, Ct

Date: March 14th and March 21st . . . these are the same info . . . just 2 different dates for your scheduling convenience

Time: 1 pm - 4:30 pm

Tickets: $20 per person

March 14th click here: miraclemeadows.net/events/2026-weight-loss-management

March 21st click here: miraclemeadows.net/events/2026-weight-loss-management-same-as-previous-week

Hope to see you there!

02/27/2026

Today's Health Awareness Tip 1231: What is "Fight or Flight" in today's world?

So, what is the "involuntary" part of our Cortisol hormone . . . and how does it affect our actions and "anger issues"???

Well . . . on a normal day . . . with "normal" levels of Cortisol . . . "after" the morning depletion of this hormone . . . at about 9ish . . .

Stress . . . and/or . . . a dangerous situation . . . activates this hormone AGAIN . . . for a "fight" . . . "flight" . . . or "freeze" response to that situation.

But, as soon as the "situation" is over . . . our Cortisol . . . goes back to normal . . . waiting for the next stressful situation in the day.

Or . . . if we have a calm day . . . Cortisol waits for the next early morning "rise" for its "voluntary" job a 3:00 am.

So, it's our surroundings and environment that causes this "involuntary" response.

And this is the body's way of helping to protect itself from possible harm.

Now . . . "fight" is when you take action and respond back to that situation . . .

"Flight" is when you run from the confrontation . . .

And "freeze" . . . is when you don't do anything . . . you just freeze in that situation.

You know . . . the "deer" in the headlight look!!!

But . . . what "IF" . . . our Cortisol hormone is "elevated" due to not sleeping well . . .

Eating and drinking poorly the night before . . .

Or . . . drinking coffee or having another form of "caffeine" like chocolate in the morning???

Well . . . this puts the body in a state of distress and "anxiety" . . . which puts us in a "fight or flight" mode for the whole day . . .

Even "IF" . . . there's NO confrontation causing us distress . . .

And . . . when we do have a "stressful" situation occur . . . and the body is "flooded" with even more of the "stress" Cortisol . . .

And feelings of ANGER and HOSTILITY will erupt!!!

And NOW . . . the "normal" annoying little things in life . . . become . . .

ANGER

ANXIETY

FRUSTRATION

ADDICTION

And MOOD/MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES!!!

So . . . how do we LOWER our "high Cortisol" levels you ask???

Well . . . to start . . . doing things like . . .

Eating a whole-food and anti-inflammatory diet

Reducing caffeine intake in the morning or the night before . . .

Trying to get adequate sleep . . . go to bed early and NO VIDEO GAMES that stimulate the brain

Exercise regularly during the day

And most importantly . . . add a "compliant" Omega 3 fatty acid to the diet.

You see . . . Omega 3 fatty acids . . . reduce and lower overall "inflammation" and "Cortisol" levels during stressful times . . .

So, we DON'T over react to life . . . and its situations!!!!

And with this . . . it boosts "repair mechanisms" during the recovery time from the stress.

This in turn can . . . REDUCES AGGRESSION and ANGER in children and adults!!!

So, in a nutshell my friends . . .

How do we put the world right again???

Well . . . simply put . . .

STOP the "caffeine" intake in the morning people . . .

And taking a "compliant" Omega 3 fatty acid . . .

Would be a GREAT START!!!

So, have a great weekend and remember to be "mindful" in your world!

As always, feel free to DM or contact me at: miraclemeadows.net/contact/

02/26/2026

Today's Health Awareness Tip 1230: Anger and "fight or flight"

So yesterday . . . we spoke about how the caffeine from our coffee . . . or for that matter . . . ANY caffeine . . . that includes the morning "chocolate" lovers also . . .

"Raises" our level of the hormone called Cortisol . . . when it's naturally supposed to be "decreasing" in volume at that time of day.

This NOW . . . puts us in a state of "overeating" and "emotional distress" all day long.

Why you ask???

Well . . . when Cortisol is elevated above its normal level for that time of day . . . meaning, in the morning . . .

It also disrupts and "TURNS OFF" our "Leptin" hormone . . . which is our "fasting" hormone . . .

You know . . . the one that STOPS us from over eating!!!

And if that's not bad enough . . .

It "TURNS ON" our "Ghrelin" hormone . . . which is our "hunger" hormone . . .

Which all sets us up for failure to control our . . . weight . . . mood . . . and energy for that day!!!

And with this type of day . . .

It sets up our night and sleep to be disrupted . . .

And then the next morning our Cortisol hormone will "SPIKE" again and upset our sleep-wake rhythm.

This now becomes . . . a "never" ending pattern and cycle . . . of distress for the body and YOU!!!

Okay . . . so, let's continue . . .

At the beginning of the week I said that Cortisol has a "voluntary" and "involuntary" function.

And we just spent that past few days talking about Cortisol's "voluntary" job.

But, what's its "involuntary" job???

Well . . . that would be . . . our "environment" . . . and the stress around us . . . that can "trigger" a rise in Cortisol throughout the day.

And tomorrow we'll talk about that . . .

As always, feel free to DM or contact me at: miraclemeadows.net/contact/

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