by Scott Herod, Editor & Contributing Writer
When I was a little boy, my mom used to serve wonderful treats (like pancakes, waffles, muffins, ginger bread, banana bread, monkey bread and pound cakes to name a few) with regularity for breakfast, dinner and dessert. She never told me, because she didn’t know, that eating these sugary treats would contribute to the development of a habitual diet that resulted in becoming prediabetic. As a teenager in junior and senior high school, the starchy and sugary cafeteria lunches served there didn’t help matters. And while I ate out with friends at fast-food restaurants almost daily after school, burgers, super-sized French fries and milkshakes became my go-to daily snack diet. At home in the afternoons before dinner and my parents came home, I often gorged on several bowls of sugary cereals, adding even more cane sugar to the leftover milk from each bowl of cereal I had just eaten.
After I entered college, with the freedom and independence to do as I wanted, my poor eating habits escalated into daily binges on pastries, cookies, donuts and candy bars along with the hot dogs and pizza I had for lunch and dinner, and a constant snack routine of potato and corn chips. Shortly thereafter, I was introduced to vegetarianism and more healthy eating options. But, as this new lifestyle choice took hold over time, I ate more carbs to fill the absence of meat. Resulting effects have included brain fog, fatigue, constipation, insomnia and some neuropathy. While, in recent years, I have maintained a fairly healthy and balanced pescatarian diet, I still fall into the old food addictions of snacking on an excessive amount of sugary and starchy foods from time to time.
With the onset of prediabetes and inspired to elevate my health regimen, I began taking supplements and browsing YouTube videos on the subject of health and better nutrition. That’s when I stumbled upon this phenomenal YouTube video interview with French biochemist Jessie Inchauspé.
In this recent interview on the YouTube Channel “The Diary of a CEO,” Steven Bartlett speaks with Jessie Inchauspé who shares her health journey and her remarkable insights concerning the harmful effects of excessive consumption of sugars and starches that turn into glucose in the body. Her new thought-provoking book, “The Glucose Revolution: The Life Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar,” reveals ten simple methods to avoid the negative impacts of glucose, supported by scientific research.
The interview opens with Jessie’s personal story in which she recounts a powerful and compelling journey that led her to delve into the subject of glucose and its impact on health. Raised in a family without any health issues, she enjoyed a super-healthy and happy childhood. However, her life took a drastic turn when she experienced a life-threatening injury at the age of 19.
Under the pressure of friends, Jessie made a fateful decision to dive off a cliff atop a waterfall in the Hawaiian jungle. Unfortunately, this daring act resulted in the shattering of one of her vertebrae into 13 pieces, causing excruciating pain and potential paralysis. Three months after surgery, Jessie’s body healed remarkably well, and she resumed her exercise routine without experiencing any pain.
However, it was at this point that she started facing an entirely different set of challenges. Her brain began to exhibit distressing symptoms. She described feeling like she was in a dream, with everything appearing in 2D instead of 3D. Panic attacks ensued when she looked at herself in the mirror, and she developed an intense fear of existing. These episodes, likened to leaving her body and observing it from above, deeply troubled her. Her journey of self-discovery was driven by a clear thought that she could not bear to spend the rest of her life in such agony.
She was determined to find answers and comprehend how her body worked. Through her own experiences and research, she made a significant discovery: the fluctuations in her blood sugar levels were closely tied to her mental health. Blood sugar spikes correlated with episodes of depersonalization, prompting her to investigate the link further. Surprisingly, she found that non-diabetic individuals also experience blood sugar spikes, challenging the prevailing belief that only diabetics should be concerned about glucose levels.
This realization became a turning point in Jessie’s life. With a desire to share her findings and help others, she authored the book “The Glucose Revolution: The Life Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar”. Her goal has been to educate people about the impact of glucose on the body and provide practical methods to achieve balanced blood sugar levels for improved overall well-being. This vision is shared by the Miracles Directory diabetic consultant and educator Dr. Cheryl Ivaniski, who said, “After I was diagnosed with diabetes in the prime of my life at the age of 30, I knew there had to be more I could do to lower and balance my blood sugars and to prevent the many complications the medical community told me were inevitable.… I learned that the true key to balancing blood sugar levels and preventing and halting the progression of diabetes complications is in the integrative holistic approach including, Mindset, Meals, Movement and Mastery.” You can read more about Cheryl’s programs here: https://www.holisticdiabetessolutions.com/blog/3-surefire-ways-to-help-balance-your-blood-sugar-levels-quickly-long-term.
Jessie combines her personal health journey with compelling scientific research to shed light on the harmful effects of oversaturating the body with glucose. She emphasizes the significance of understanding the impact of one’s dietary choices, as many individuals unknowingly suffer from daily symptoms caused by their eating habits. As quoted by Gut Health, Wellness and Nutritional Specialist and Educator Shanaz Kalantar, “I was always sick, had really bad acne and disease spells. I could never figure that out. So, I found the power of healing through gut health and mindset transformation. Understanding the root cause as to what is going on with [one’s] health condition is really important. Understand what foods cause inflammation to your body, things like processed sugars, inflammatory oils, or food dyes.” See Shanaz’s video interview here: https://miraclesdirectory.com/shanaz-kalantar/.
A key focus for Jessie is on the symptoms and consequences of what she terms the “glucose rollercoaster.” She delves deep into the various symptoms individuals may encounter, including intense cravings, unstable energy levels, chronic fatigue, and brain fog, all of which are intricately connected to imbalances in glucose levels. Furthermore, Jessie illuminates the link between glucose levels and long-term brain issues such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, as well as their impact on hormone regulation and overall health. Additionally, she explains the role of glucose spikes in inflammation-related diseases, skin issues, the aging process, and the risk of cancer and heart disease.
To address these pressing issues, there are hacks that serve as invaluable tools to flatten the glucose curve and minimize glucose spikes. Dr. Benjamin Lewis IV, Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist, has assisted many patients with metabolic issues who have used his recommended techniques for specific dietary regimens that have proved to be successful. One common household remedy he recommends as an alternative to Western pharmaceutical remedies is cinnamon, which is “known to reduce blood sugar. It does so by increasing cell sensitivity to insulin. This reduces blood sugar levels after eating by increasing the movement of sugar from the blood into the cell, and reduces the risk of diabetes. Cinnamon also has vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that strengthen the mitochondria, providing more energy to the cell and reducing oxidative stress, which lowers the possibility of having a chronic disease, such as diabetes.” Check out Ben’s listing page here: https://miraclesdirectory.com/optimal-royal-living/.
Jessie sheds light on how humans have selectively bred plants and fruits to be sweeter, leading to the availability of unnaturally sweet fruits, sugary drinks, and fruit juices. Rather than advocating for the complete elimination of sugar, Jessie advocates for consuming it in a way that minimizes spikes and reduces its detrimental impact on physical and mental health.
Overall, in her interview with Steven Bartlett, Jessie Inchauspé seamlessly weaves together her personal journey with scientific research in a fascinating account that can benefit and encourage all listeners who struggle with the symptoms brought on by blood glucose instability. Her own struggles and triumphs bring credibility and authenticity to her insights. To watch this interview, click here: https://miraclesdirectory.com/natural-health-resources/
You can also find valuable tips from an array of dynamic holistic practitioners on the Miracles Directory regarding gut health, proper diet and nutrition, maintaining balanced glucose levels, reducing the symptoms of excess blood sugar and more. For accessible and well-structured approaches to metabolic syndrome and glucose challenges or simply to gain a deeper understanding of glucose and its effects, any one of these experts is sure to help you to break through to experiencing optimal health.
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