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13/01/2026

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The "Moderation" Myth: Why "A Little Bit" is Killing You

"Everything in moderation."
🔵 It is the most comforting lie in nutrition.
It sounds reasonable. It sounds balanced. It sounds sane.

But for a Type 2 Diabetic, it is a death sentence.

1. You Have Lost Your Privilege 😔
Moderation is a privilege for the metabolically healthy.
If your insulin sensitivity is normal, you can handle a slice of cake. Your body burns it off.
But you are not metabolically healthy. You are intolerant.
😐Telling a diabetic to eat carbs in moderation is like telling a person with a peanut allergy to "just have a little peanut butter."
The reaction is not "moderate." The reaction is catastrophic.

2. The Addiction Trap
Sugar triggers the same dopamine pathways as cocaine‼️
When you tell an addict to "use in moderation," you are torturing them.

•Zero is easy.
•Some is impossible.
When you have "just one cookie," you wake up the beast 👾 The cravings return. The mental chatter starts. You spend all day fighting the urge for the second one. (I'll attest to this. My daily struggle)

Why fight that battle?
Kill the beast by starving it.

3. Slow Poison is Still Poison 🫟
If you drink a glass of water with 1% cyanide, you won't die instantly.
You will die slowly.

"Moderate" carbs keep your insulin chronically elevated—just enough to block fat burning, just enough to keep the inflammation simmering, just enough to prevent you from ever healing.
🔘You stay in the "Grey Zone"—not sick enough to die today, but not healthy enough to live with vitality.

The Truth:
You cannot heal a broken leg by walking on it "moderately."
You have to cast it. You have to rest it completely.
Your metabolism is broken. Give it a rest.
Go to zero. Heal.
Then—maybe—we can talk about moderation.

- Dr. Snouda

Type 2 Diabetes Reversal Revolution

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12/01/2026

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12/01/2026

🚨 There is always a fire-truck at a house fire 🔥

Is it logical to assume that fire-trucks cause fires? 🤨

Laugh if you will, but this is western medicine's reasoning...

This guy says it well!! ⬇️
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11/01/2026

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After a long week, busier than expected, the proved that the affort is worthwhile 💪

There was no flapping, lateness, time wasted or mistakes. I am capable and resilient 🙂

You?

~Michelle

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11/01/2026

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🤓If you've been keeping up with me and the phenomenal growth of 1 Small Step, it's mainly due to my recent -back-to-school training with The Root Cause Protocol

Looking at blood in , looking at blood tests, listening to people's stories about years, decades even, of medical gaslighting and malfeasance, I have now learnt how the missing piece of every puzzle is a mineral 💠 and that mineral dysregulation causes the drama we call symptoms 🤕

& (real vitamin A), a tremendous trifecta that helps us use the oxygen we breathe to create !! ⚡️energy ⚡️hormones ⚡️antioxidants ⚡️detox pathways and⚡️adaptogens

You CAN feel better, no matter how long you've struggled for

~Michelle

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10/01/2026

Everyone who asks advice, or chats with Michelle, our resident , is advised to start with as a foundational intervention 🧠🫀🫁🦴👀 Everything works better when minerals are balanced

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09/01/2026

FAQ 🤔 what do you see in my blood? Deficiencies? ❓️❓️

A Live Blood Ananlysis involves observing 1 drop of blood from a finger-prick under a microscope 🔬

From that 1 drop, with your own eyes, you can see
✔️how hydrated you are,
✔️what your organs are doing,
✔️ if your immune system is functional,
✔️if your digestion is working efficiently and
‼️ most beneficial of all, a sneak-peak into how resilient you'll be if the worst thing happens (often with an option to prevent that trajectory)

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~Michelle

08/01/2026

* Herbs* 🌿

📽️If your life were a movie, what would the audience be shouting at you to do?
In mine they’d be yelling, “🗣️PUT DOWN THE CAKE, GO FOR A WALK😲!”

My goal is to cut down sugar and move more. That’s going to take A LOT of willpower.... So let’s look into that.
💚It’s no coincidence that willpower is often associated with the colour green, made famous by the comics and the Green Lantern, who uses sheer willpower to save the universe

*So, what is willpower?*

One of the simplest definitions I’ve found is:
_“The strength needed to do - or not do - something you really don’t want to do.”_

Sometimes we really don’t want to do the thing… even when we know we should. This is where herbs may offer some support. Herbs have been used for centuries to assist people with habits, cravings, motivation, and self-control, not as magic solutions, but as allies.

_Let’s look at a few willpower-supporting herbs._

*Sceletium*
_Sceletium tortuosum_

South Africans, in general, have strong willpower, forged by daily challenges we face and overcome 😎 However, life’s pressures can sometimes push us off course, leading to habits or dependencies that are hard to break

in its various forms can affect serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in mood and emotional balance.
🌱Sceletium has traditionally been used to support emotional wellbeing and may help regulate mood by influencing serotonin pathways. This support may give some people an edge when addressing addictive patterns.

No herb replaces professional help, especially in cases of addiction or mental health challenges.

🌱*Gymnema*
_Gymnema sylvestre_

Sweet is lekker 🤤
Our attraction to sweetness is natural, many nutrient-rich foods in nature are sweet, so our bodies instinctively crave them. Unfortunately, modern commercial sweets have taken this instinct and turned it into big business… making us the big business 💰

is known for its ability to temporarily block sweet taste receptors on the tongue, reducing the perception of sweetness. For this reason, it has long been used to help curb sugar cravings and support those trying to reduce their sweet intake.

Traditionally, it’s used as a tincture with a little water, swirled around the mouth before swallowing.

🌱*Hoodia*
_Hoodia gordonii_

Another proudly South African plant, is well known for its appetite-suppressing reputation and was once highlighted internationally, even mentioned during a State of the Nation Address. It remains one of our more famous indigenous exports.

Beyond appetite control, some users report improved mood while using Hoodia. Anyone who’s been called “hangry” (we know this term well 😅) knows that hunger and mood are closely linked. Supporting appetite and mood may make dietary changes a little easier to stick to.

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Sometimes the challenge isn’t cravings, it’s getting yourself to move...

Rhodiola is an adaptogenic herb traditionally used in cold, harsh climates to support endurance, physical stamina, and mental resilience. It became particularly well known in Eastern Europe and Russia, where it was researched extensively during the Soviet era.
Rhodiola was studied and used within USSR athletic and military programs to help individuals cope with intense physical training, fatigue, and stress. Rather than acting as a stimulant, it was valued for helping the body adapt, supporting work capacity, recovery, and consistency under pressure.

When willpower runs low because training feels hard, rhodiola may help you show up, lace up, and get moving.

*Where there’s a will, there’s a way* Herbs don’t replace discipline, intention, or effort, but they can be helpful companions on the journey.

Green power isn’t just for superheroes._ 💚🌿

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07/01/2026

We 💚 a heartfelt

📣"Dear Michelle I want to convey a heartfelt thank you for the information and products you provide that allows me to make informed decisions as a vegan. Thank you especially for your patience and courtesy with the 20 questions i tend to ask hahhaha. With love always your loyal Client Sandra"

07/01/2026

😎 If arthritis is “just getting older,” then it’s inevitable; but if it’s driven by inflammation, blood sugar swings, mineral imbalances, gut irritation, and modern food… then suddenly there’s participation involved 🗣️

Unpopular POV… If arthritis were caused by age alone, every person over 60 would be stiff, sore, and shuffling.

🧐 And no young people would suffer, and that’s simply not the case.

🍽️ Arthritis has more to do with what, when and how you eat than how many birthdays you’ve had.

We all know people in their 30s with joint pain. And we all know people in their 70s who garden, surf, walk mountains, or kneel on the floor like toddlers.

🤕 Why does this idea feels so uncomfortable? Maybe because aging is passive, but food, stress, and lifestyle aren’t....

https://1smallstep.co.za/2026/01/07/modern-food-angry-joints/

06/01/2026

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🥵 It's hot ‼️

Not to be too gross, but quietly, when no-one is looking 🫣 taste your sweat🤭

You'll notice it doesn't taste like energade, or iced tea, or beer 🥴 you're losing minerals at a rapid rate, together with the water that makes up your perspiration ⚖️ this fluid:mineral ratio is what keeps your nervous system in check, keeps your muscles firing and keeps your energy high 💦

Mineralife SA mineral drops, REVIVE Daily Electrolytes, Heart of Cultures Adrenal cocktail, 💧 all options to get your minerals up up up ⬆️

~Michelle

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