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10/09/2025

Stress isn’t just in your head . it directly affects how your body handles glucose. When cortisol and adrenaline rise, your liver releases stored sugar into the bloodstream.
That’s useful in emergencies, but when stress becomes constant, your blood sugar stays high even without eating.

This chronic stress response is one of the most overlooked causes of insulin resistance and Type 2 Diabetes.

But here’s the good news: managing stress doesn’t mean overhauling your life .it’s about small, repeatable habits that reset your hormones and balance glucose.

✅ Practice deep breathing or mindfulness for 10 minutes daily

🥗 Follow the plate rule (½ veggies, ¼ protein, ¼ carbs)
🚶 Walk 10 minutes after meals

💤 Prioritize 7–8 hours of quality sleep

💪 Combine relaxation with light strength training

Stress management isn’t just about calm . it’s about metabolic balance, energy, and longevity.

10/08/2025

No boring salads here . this one’s high-protein, high-fiber, and blood-sugar-friendly.
Packed with:
✅ Chickpeas 14g plant protein + fiber for fullness
✅ Cucumber & Cherry Tomatoes – hydration + heart-healthy nutrients
✅ Red Onion & Parsley – antioxidants that fight inflammation
✅ Feta + Olive Oil + Lemon – healthy fats that boost nutrient absorption

💡 Perfect for weight loss, diabetes management, and clean eating goals.
It keeps you full, balances energy, and tastes unreal.

🥣 2 servings | 210g each | 11–12g protein | 28g carbs | 9–10g fat

📌 Save this post for your next quick lunch idea!
Tag someone who’s trying to eat healthy but hates bland food.

10/07/2025

Did you know that a 15-minute walk after meals can naturally lower blood sugar levels, boost insulin sensitivity, and support Type 2 diabetes reversal—without medications?

Here’s why it works 👇
When you walk, your muscles act like sponges they absorb glucose from the bloodstream, reducing sugar spikes and improving insulin response.
That’s why experts call post-meal walking one of the simplest, most effective lifestyle habits for blood sugar control.

💡 Try this routine:
1️⃣ Walk for 10–15 minutes after every meal.
2️⃣ Keep a steady pace — not a jog, just enough to feel active.
3️⃣ Track your glucose (if you use a CGM) — you’ll literally see the difference.

This one small change can improve your A1C, metabolic health, and even help with weight management.
It’s simple. Free. Science-backed. And life-changing.

🌿 Take the 15-Minute Walk Challenge today and tag .diabetes — inspire others to take control of their health naturally.

10/06/2025

It’s a myth that eating too much sugar directly causes diabetes.
The real issue? Long-term insulin resistance — shaped by lifestyle, stress, sleep, and genetics.
Sugar plays a role, but it’s not the full story.

🥦 Follow the plate rule: ½ veggies, ¼ protein, ¼ carbs
🚶‍♂️ Walk 10 minutes after meals to help your body use glucose better.

10/05/2025

It’s not only about craving something sweet sugar hijacks your brain’s reward system, making you want more.

🍫 Emotional eating, habits, and even stress all reinforce that loop.
But the good news? Awareness is the first step to breaking it.

💬 Take a moment to ask: Am I eating to fuel or to feel better?
Every small step toward mindful eating rewires those patterns for real, lasting change.

🎙 Hosted by: Sandeep Misra (Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer, Heald | Ex-Amazon)

👩‍⚕️ With guest: Valerie Bachinsky, MSN, RN (Wellness Nurse Educator)

🔁 Your diabetes reversal starts with Heald, now with Money-Back Guarantee.
Visit our website today.

10/05/2025

Heart Attacks & Diabetes The Warning Signs That Go Unfelt 💔

Most people think managing diabetes is just about lowering A1C.
But here’s the truth: 68% of people with Type 2 Diabetes over 65 die from heart disease often without any chest pain at all.
Diabetes can make heart attacks silent but deadly.

🎙️ In this latest episode of the Five Rivers Podcast (by Heald),

Valerie Bachinsky, MSN, RN Nurse Coach & Founder of NurseGuided Wellness joins us to discuss:

✅ Why Type 2 Diabetes doubles to quadruples heart attack risk

✅ The hidden link between insulin resistance, inflammation & atherosclerosis

✅ How stress, poor sleep, and visceral fat silently damage the heart

✅ Why focusing only on A1C misses the bigger risk picture

✅ The 10-minute walk after meals that protects your heart

✅ Nutrition truths vs. myths plant-based power vs. extreme diets

💡 Whether managing diabetes or preventing heart disease, this conversation shows how small, consistent lifestyle changes protect your heart, brain, and kidneys for life.

🎧 Watch full episode now:
👉 https://youtu.be/ThkA7VmKdBQ

Heart Attacks & Diabetes: The Warning Signs That Go Unfelt💔 Did you know 68% of people with Type 2 Diabetes over age 65 will die from heart disease—often wi...

10/04/2025

Prolonged sitting increases your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic conditions.

😰 Add chronic stress on top it spikes cortisol, raises blood sugar and blood pressure, and builds visceral fat (the dangerous kind around your organs).

💡 Small actions make a huge difference:

Stand and move every hour

Practice deep breathing or mindfulness

Prioritize daily walks

🎙 Hosted by: Sandeep Misra (Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer, Heald | Ex-Amazon)
👩‍⚕️ With guest: Valerie Bachinsky, MSN, RN (Wellness Nurse Educator)

Your diabetes reversal starts with Heald now with a Money-Back Guarantee.

🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube link in bio.

10/03/2025

Stress is one of the hidden drivers of high blood sugar in Type 2 Diabetes. When cortisol rises, so do glucose levels. The fix? Box Breathing a simple breathwork technique that calms your nervous system and helps stabilize blood sugar naturally.

👉 How it works:
Inhale 4 sec • Hold 4 sec • Exhale 4 sec • Hold 4 sec.
Repeat for 2–5 minutes to lower stress hormones and feel more balanced.

Pair it with 🍽️ the Plate Rule (½ veggies, ¼ protein, ¼ carbs) and a 🚶 10-min walk after meals for powerful results in diabetes reversal.

Small daily habits = better glucose, lower stress, healthier you.

10/01/2025

💪 Cardio + Strength = The ultimate blood sugar control combo!

Research shows that pairing resistance training with interval cardio not only boosts insulin sensitivity but also helps keep blood sugar levels steady.

✅ 3 sets of 10–15 reps for strength

✅ 90 minutes of HIIT per week (or 150 mins MISS)

✅ Mix intensity with sustainability choose what you can stick to!

As discussed in our podcast with Sandeep Misra – Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer, Heald (Ex-Amazonian), and Igor Klibanov – Personal Trainer for 50+ & Bestselling Health Author.

🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gsuka3Bq

What’s your go-to cardio: intervals, brisk walking, or long jogs? Drop it in the comments ⬇️

09/28/2025

The All-or-Nothing Trap: Why Keto, Diets & Motivation Fail

More than 80% of people abandon their health or weight loss goals within 6 weeks. Why?

In this new episode, we uncover the hidden psychology behind diet culture, keto diets, and motivation traps and share the science of building healthy habits that actually stick. If you’re struggling with blood sugar control, diabetes management, or yo-yo dieting, this episode is packed with evidence-based strategies.

💡 What you’ll learn:

Why extreme diets (like keto) harm both body & mindset

Why motivation fails in diabetes reversal & weight loss journeys

The truth about sugar, emotional eating & food addiction

Why “practice makes progress” beats perfectionism

The connection between type 2 diabetes, heart health, kidney health & brain health

How sustainable lifestyle changes lower blood sugar and reverse diabetes

Hosted by: Sandeep Misra (Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer, Heald | Ex-Amazon)
With guest: Valerie Bachinsky, MSN, RN (Wellness Nurse Educator)

👉 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gbU4rZHm

🎙 Mindset Shifts for Long-Term Health & Diabetes Reversal | With Valerie Bachinsky, MSN, RNWhy do more than 80% of people abandon their health goals within ...

09/27/2025

Episode 3: The All-or-Nothing Trap . Why Keto, Diets & Motivation Fail

Why do so many diets start strong but fizzle out? Why does willpower alone rarely work?
In this conversation, we uncover the psychology behind the all-or-nothing mindset and why approaches like Keto, fad diets, and pure motivation often fail to deliver sustainable results.

🎙️ Featuring:

Sandeep Misra – Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer, Heald (Ex-Amazonian)

Valerie Bachinsky, MSN, RN – Wellness Nurse Educator

📅 Date: Sept 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM EST

👉 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/.diabetes?si=O2d8KkgOLBiKAGSk

💡 Whether you’re interested in diabetes reversal, weight management, or building healthier habits, this episode shares strategies that move beyond diets and into sustainable lifestyle change.

09/26/2025

🚶‍♂️✨ Walking Meditation = Better Health

Slow, mindful steps + deep breathing = less stress and steadier blood sugar.
Just 10 minutes after meals can help naturally control glucose, calm the mind, and improve digestion.

🌿 Try it today: Inhale as you step, exhale as you release.
Your body (and blood sugar) will thank you. 💙