SUGAR SHOCK! Blog

Declare Your Sugar Independence!

Connie Bennett, CHHC — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:09:30 PDT

As we near Independence Day, wouldn't it be nice to achieve Sugar Independence, too? Getting over a sugar habit can enable you to: * Feel liberated and FREE * Get more energy * Lose weight * Get along better with loved ones * Enjoy yourself more * Find your sense of calm * Become more confident * Concentrate better * Have a stronger libido * Accomplish more * And so much more! Let me help you reach Sugar Independence. Just listen and get inspired by these Successful Sugar Kickers Learn how getting over their sugar addiction helped them to feel liberated. There's nothing more motivating and exciting when you're trying to get over a sugar habit than to listen to or read about Sugar Kickers and how they succeeded. FYI, these were preview calls for my Fast-Track, Kick-Sugar Countdown Program. Go ahead. Listen to these liberated people now. If you become liberated from sugar, your life will dramatically change. When you break free from sugar, you can find a deep-seated sweetness in all aspects of your life -- but that doesn't necessarily mean the sweetness from foods. Just listen now to how the lives of these Sugar Kickers became sweeter in so many ways just by kicking sugar. Remember, you CAN kick sugar and have a life of sweetness, too! I have high hopes for your success and wish you a sweet holiday weekend. By the way, if you get tempted over the holiday weekend by candies, cookies or ice cream, just listen to these people tell you how getting over your sugar addiction is the first step to having a better, sweeter life. Did you know that I work with people privately to help them break free of sugar and other unhealthy habits? My schedule permitting, I'd be happy to work with you, too.

Lyme Disease: You Can Get Bitten in the City & Country: Learn About this Controversial Infectious Disease With "Under Our Skin" Creators

Connie Bennett, CHHC — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:56:30 PDT

I'm concerned. People quickly reading this New York Daily News article may falsely conclude that you can only get Lyme disease in wooded or rural areas in Connecticut, New Jersey, Long Island and Westchster County. That's not true. You can get "Bitten in the City," which is what happened to me last year at this time. (You can learn about Lyme disease and my horrible experiences in last year's radio show.) In my opinion, a lot more than 538 New Yorkers got Lyme disease last year. You see, many people have this disease but don't know it, because doctor's often misdiagnose Lyme disease as chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, arthritis, etc.) Anyhow, of course, there's truth to the statement that "city dwellers have less exposure to ticks," as Dr. David David P. Calfee of Mount Sinai tells reporter Katie Charles, but it's false that "Rocky Mountain fever is the only disease known to be transmitted in all five boroughs." Incidentally, because of my experiences with Lyme disease, I'm now inspired to write a book about it. "Bitten in the City: Facts & Fallacies about Lyme Disease" is the working title for this book. Tune in July 14 to my Gab With the Gurus Radio Show for a special show about Lyme disease in which I talk with Andy Abrahams Wilson, director/producer of the poignant documentary, "Under Our Skin."

Sugar Addiction Could Lead to Macular Degeneration

Connie Bennett, CHHC — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:28:45 PDT

As my book SUGAR SHOCK! reveals, eating too many sweets and refined carbs leads to heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity and many other illnesses. But did you know that a diet high in sugary foods can also make you blind? Yes, high-sugar diets can significantly contribute to vision impairment. In particular, you can get Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), which is now the # 1 cause for vision loss in the United States. The following is a post that was contributed by LensShopper.com. Sugar Addiction Could Trigger Macular Degeneration by Anders Wedin, OD. Research shows that excessive sugar consumption is a contributing factor to AMD. At Tufts University, 4,000 people between 55 and 80 years old were studied to test the alleged connection. The results strongly indicated that high blood sugar levels increased the risk of AMD.

Michael Jackson: Did Drugs Do Him In?

Connie Bennett, CHHC — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:18:12 PDT

Like millions of fans, I'm filled with sadness about Michael Jackson's sudden death. What caused his cardiac arrest and untimely death at age 50? Speculation now abounds that daily Demerol injections of other drugs led to his demise. For instance, People delves into the topic, as does Fox, which reports about his daily injections. Dr. Kevin Pho also talks about the drug connection on his KevinMD blog. Thankfully, some nice tributes also are popping up all over, such as this one on the Huffington Post from Deepak Chopra, who was a friend.

Sneaker Saturday: Join Us & Spread the Word on Twitter, Facebook & Beyond in this Fun, Worldwide Exercise Event

Connie Bennett, CHHC — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:58:36 PDT

Do you work out regularly or are you one of those who neglects to move your wonderful body even though you know that it's good for you? Well, the weekend is almost here, and a group of us are starting a fan new exercise event, which you can do wherever you live. It's almost time for the first ever Sneaker Saturday! What's that, you're probably wondering. Sneaker Saturday -- which I encourage you to promote on your blogs, on Twitter and Facebook using this #SneakerSaturday -- is about whatever you want it to be. It's your choice as to how you celebrate Sneaker Saturday. The only recommendation is that you slip on a pair of your favorite sneakers and get out and exercise. Your body needs physical activity, and if you've been a couch potato all week, it will will be grateful to get out and about! So what do you plan to do on Sneaker Saturday? Share what you'll do. That's what this is about -- for us to inspire, excite and encourage each other to get out there. For me, Sneaker Saturday will mean hopping on my bike (wearing my New Balance Sneakers -- love those shoes!) -- and riding down to the Statue of Liberty, weather permitting. On Sneaker Saturday, I'll also probably pop by the gym to do some weights and working out on the elliptical machine. I'm excited, because I've been sick for over a week and finally have my energy back. How did Sneaker Saturday come about? Well, earlier this week, after attending day one of this amazing 140 Characters Conference, the idea hit me while having dinner with a bunch of amazing people, including Renowned blogger and social media expert Robert Scoble, #140conf organizer Jeff Purcell, "Adventure Girl" Stephanie Michaels, PR whiz Candice Best, comedian Heather Gold, Ari Rabban of Phone.com and other hip tweeters. That night (Saturday), I rushed home to reserve the domain, www.SneakerSaturday.com and www.SneakerSaturdays.com (site to come), and by Sunday, I became even more excited. So will you join me in spreading the word and in helping to evolve this fun fitness event, which you can do anywhere around the world? Just share what you're planning for Sneaker Saturday. Or talk about what it means to you. Please help me to make this a fun, worldwide 52-week phenomenon.

Overeat No More With Former FDA Commissioner Dr. David Kessler, Low Carb Expert Dr. Keith Berkowitz & Sugar Guru Dr. Nancy Appleton

Connie Bennett, CHHC — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:46:41 PDT

Are you eager to escape from your runaway overeating? Tired of being enslaved by your love of sugary, fatty, salty processed foods? Help is here. Join us on Tuesday, June 23 at 3 pm EST when my guest on the Gab with the Gurus Radio Show is former FDA commissioner Dr. David Kessler, author of The End of Overeating. Get details here.

Hich Fructose Corn Syrup: Get the Truth about This Sweetener

Connie Bennett, CHHC — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:09:03 PDT

By now, you've probably heard all kinds of mistruths about high fructose corn syrup. Please don't be deceived by the plethora of propaganda coming from the Corn Refiners Association. See what the experts have to say. Thanks to Mike Adams of Natural News for putting together all these eye-opening quotes about HFCS. FYI, thanks, Mike, for including a quote from SUGAR SHOCK!