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How Trauma Impacts Weight Loss: The Hidden Link Between Stress, Hormones, and Metabolism
If you're doing all the right things — eating well, exercising, staying consistent — and still not seeing the weight loss you expected, you're not alone. You might be holding onto weight for deeper reasons. Unresolved trauma is a hidden barrier that keeps the body in protection mode, making weight loss feel frustrating or even impossible.
Are sugar substitutes harming your gut health?
Diet foods and sugar substitutes run rampant in our food culture today, and with so many products on the market, it’s easy to feel lost in a world of sugar substitutes. Is stevia healthy? Are artificial sweeteners really better for your blood sugar than a sugar-laden drink or snack? Believe it or not, many sugar substitutes can actually substantially impact your gut microbiome.