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  • The FINAL Bottom Line, Part 2 – TSSP189

    The FINAL Bottom Line, Part 2 – TSSP189
    Feb 1 2025
    This is the LAST Episode of The Sugar Switch Podcast, as it draws to a close. The title of this Episode is literal and accurate. Over the last 6 1/2 years, Cathy has ended most of the Episodes with a short summary of take-away points, which she always called ‘the bottom line’. So this Episode is the very LAST bottom line! Cathy compiled a list of 14 health topics that were covered on The Sugar Switch Podcast over the years. The first 7 of those health topics were highlighted in the previous Episode: TSSP188 The FINAL Bottom Line, Part 1. You might want to listen to that Episode. This Episode: TSSP189 The FINAL Bottom Line, Part 2 will cover the final 7 health topics, including: Inflammation Specific foods, types of food or nutrition Standing in YOUR POWER, and self care Stress, and the connection to sugar consumption Sugar overload and sugar hangover Sugar’s effect on other body organs and systems Sugars, sweeteners, and sugar alternatives All Episodes will be available on the podcast website (www.thesugarswitchpodcast.com) until March 15, 2025. After that time, they will be gone!! If you want to listen to and/or download any Episodes - now is the time! Copyright © 2025 Cathy Ormon – All Rights Reserved
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    25 min
  • The FINAL Bottom Line, Part 1 – TSSP188

    The FINAL Bottom Line, Part 1 – TSSP188
    Jan 28 2025
    The Sugar Switch®️ Podcast is drawing to a close. This Episode and the next Episode - are the two final Episodes. Cathy has always been a person who wants to know ‘the bottom line’, so it is fitting that her podcast Program will be wrapped up by giving you the FINAL Bottom Line. Cathy has compiled a list of 14 health topics that have been presented throughout the entire 6 1/2 years of the podcast Program. In the interest of keep it ‘short, sweet and to the point’ - she has divided the health topics into 2 Episodes. This Episode (TSSP188) is Part 1 - and contains the first 7 health topics, a list of related Episodes for each topic, AND the FINAL Bottom Line for each topic. Those topics are: Blood sugar, pre-diabetes, and the effects of sugar, refined foods or ultra-processed foods Brain health and ageing Cravings, sugar addiction, and quitting sugar Detoxing and fasting EMF (Electro Magnetic Frequencies) Hidden sugars Immune system Stay tuned for the next Episode: TSSP189 The FINAL Bottom Line, Part 2, where you will find the last 7 health topics, a list of related Episodes for each topic, and the Bottom Line for each topic: Inflammation Specific foods, types of food or nutrition Standing in YOUR POWER, and self care Stress, and the connection to sugar consumption Sugar overload and sugar hangover Sugar’s effect on other body organs and systems Sugars, sweeteners, and sugar alternatives All Episodes will be available for only a limited time before they disappear. Listen and/or download Episodes at www.thesugarswitchpodcast.com. Copyright © 2025 Cathy Ormon – All Rights Reserved
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    25 min
  • 6 Ways to Avoid a Sugar Crash TSSP187

    6 Ways to Avoid a Sugar Crash TSSP187
    Dec 29 2023
    With today’s highly refined, fast, convenience foods and snack foods - getting stuck in ‘a sugar crash’ (AKA the blood sugar rollercoaster) can happen very easily. The good news is that once you are aware of the dangers of refined foods and sugars, it’s not all that hard to avoid the whole issue of sugar crashes. In this Episode, Cathy explains why avoiding a ‘sugar crash’ is SO important for maintaining good health and energy. Then she goes into detail about 6 ways to avoid getting caught in a sugar crash, which will protect your biggest asset - your health! Before this Episode is through, you’ll discover some elements that will help you recover more easily from a sugar crash, in case it ever happens to you. Cathy also gives you plenty of resources to learn more about sugar, refined foods, nutrition and your health. Copyright © 2023 Cathy Ormon – All Rights Reserved
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    30 min
  • Autophagy and AMAZING Benefits of Fasting TSSP186

    Autophagy and AMAZING Benefits of Fasting TSSP186
    Jul 17 2023
    Fasting has some AMAZING health benefits, including the incredible power of autophagy (pronounced either ‘auto-fay-gee’, or ‘au-toff-a-gee), which is essentially a function of fasting. In this Episode, Cathy shares her research about autophagy, which reveals some truly surprising positive effects . Cathy not only investigates fasting’s health benefits, she goes beyond that. You’ll hear about history and safety of fasting, the 2 main types of fasting, the effects of the ‘fasted state’ vs the ‘fed state’, what autophagy is, details about how autophagy works, and its most incredible health benefit that is absolutely relevant to this particular time in history, 2023. This is important health information that everyone needs to know! Copyright © 2023 Cathy Ormon – All Rights Reserved
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  • Sugar and Long-Term Health, Part 2 – Sugar’s Dark Side TSSP185

    Sugar and Long-Term Health, Part 2 – Sugar’s Dark Side TSSP185
    Apr 23 2023
    We all know how sweet and delicious sugar is, yet there IS a dark side to sugar that can absolutely have a negative impact on health. Part 2 of this mini-series takes a deep dive into the long-term effects of sugar. In this Episode you will find an in-depth analysis of sugar and refined foods, including the difference between them. Cathy goes into detail about why both sugar and refined foods are so damaging, by looking at exactly HOW they wreak havoc with long-term health. The question of a ‘safe amount’ of sugar and/or refined foods is explored. Then Cathy offers a practical, simple suggestion about how you can tame the dark side of sugar. You’ll be able to maintain a healthy balance every day, and create great long-term health. Copyright © 2023 Cathy Ormon – All Rights Reserved
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    20 min
  • Sugar and Long-Term Health, Part 1 – 4 KEY Factors TSSP184

    Sugar and Long-Term Health, Part 1 – 4 KEY Factors TSSP184
    Apr 5 2023
    Your health is the most priceless asset you will ever own! Whether talking about short-term health, or long-term health - sugar and refined foods have a definite impact. The good news is that you have the power to control the impact of sugar! In this Episode (Part 1 of a mini-series), Cathy is on a mission to reveal 4 KEY Factors about sugar and your long-term health. You’ll discover WHY your body needs some sugar, including 2 very important facts that must be understood. Cathy goes into detail about several different types of sugar and their direct impact on health, because each type of sugar produces its own effects. Before the end of this Episode, you will know HOW to use the 4 KEY Factors to benefit your health, now and in the long-term. If you have been concerned about how to remain healthy in the future - this is important information you need! Copyright © 2023 Cathy Ormon – All Rights Reserved
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    27 min
  • Sugar Overload Recovery in 5 Steps TSSP183

    Sugar Overload Recovery in 5 Steps TSSP183
    Jan 18 2023
    Knowing how to recover from a sugar overload is more important than ever. Sugar overload can happen to any of us, even when trying to make healthy food choices. In fact, you might feel certain that you are eating healthy food, yet you may not realize how much sugar is hidden in the foods you are consuming. Hidden sugars can add up quickly, without you being aware of it. In this Episode you’ll discover how refined foods (even the ones that don’t look like sugar) cause a sugar overload - which has a serious effect on one specific, important hormone. Then you will be guided through 5 Steps you can start to use immediately to recover from a sugar overload. For each one of these steps, Cathy will explain why it works, and what the overall, lasting benefits are. These 5 steps are a powerful process to support your body to recover from a sugar overload in a reasonably short amount of time. Copyright © 2023 Cathy Ormon – All Rights Reserved
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    23 min
  • Got a Cold? Shorten the Duration! TSSP182

    Got a Cold? Shorten the Duration! TSSP182
    Dec 20 2022
    Got a cold? Here’s help! This Episode takes a good look at practical, proven ways that you can help your body deal with the common cold. By supporting your immune system in various ways, it is possible to significantly cut the duration of your down-time from the common cold. First, Cathy will touch on 2 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts that can have an impact on the body’s immunity. Then she will get into 9 ways to shorten the duration of your cold, including 3 specific nutrients, considering Star Anise Extract, raising your vibrational energy, the nutrition of food, and much more. The knowledge shared in this Episode is intended as nutritional information only. These 9 ways are proven through Cathy’s own extensive, personal experience in dealing with and reducing the duration of the common cold. Copyright © 2022 Cathy Ormon – All Rights Reserved
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    23 min