Wellness Reset Newsletter Wellness Reset — Week 2 Date: Monday, October 13, 2025 Menopause–Stress–Sleep: Why Blood Sugar Feels Stuck If your fasting numbers creep up even on “good” days, it may be the Menopause–Stress–Sleep triangle. Estrogen shifts can lower insulin sensitivity, stress raises cortisol (which raises glucose), and choppy sleep makes insulin work less well the next day. The fix isn’t more willpower—it’s a calmer evening and a steadier routine. Download Newsletter 3-Minute...
7 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, Last week a member told me, “I eat well, but my numbers creep up at night.” She’s in menopause, waking at 2–3 AM, and grabbing snacks to settle back to sleep. By morning, her fasting glucose is higher—and so is her frustration.If that sounds familiar, you’re not broken. Your hormones, stress, and sleep are working together (and not in your favor)… but we can shift that. TEACH When cortisol (your stress hormone) runs high and sleep runs low, your body becomes more insulin...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Wellness Reset Newsletter October 6, 2025 Start Strong: Pre-diabetes Basics Hi friend!This week we’re kicking off with simple, repeatable habits that lower blood sugar without overwhelm. Keep it light, keep it doable, and celebrate every small win. Download Newsletter Health Tip Close the kitchen 3 hours before bed to reduce overnight glucose.Why it helps: your body needs time to finish digesting before sleep. Late snacks—especially carbs—can push up morning numbers.Try tonight: If bedtime is...
14 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, October is Prediabetes Awareness & Action Month at Rx Health & Wellness. If you’ve been told you’re “borderline,” feel tired after meals, or your fasting numbers creep up—this is your sign to act. Here’s your simple start: Build a ‘Prediabetes Plate’: ½ non-starchy veggies, ¼ protein, ¼ smart carbs, plus healthy fat. Close the kitchen 3 hrs before bed to improve morning numbers. Walk 10 minutes after meals—it lowers post-meal spikes. Drink water first—then coffee/tea. Track one...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Wellness Reset Newsletter Tuesday September 30, 2025 Lab Markers That Matter (and How to Discuss Them) Welcome Numbers can feel overwhelming, but they’re powerful when you understand them. This issue is all about lab markers — which ones matter, what they mean, and how to use them in real conversations with your doctor. Download Newsletter Part 1: Core Diabetes Markers A1C: Average blood sugar over 2–3 months. Goal for many people: <7% (sometimes <6.5%). Time-in-Range (TIR): % of time glucose...
20 days ago • 1 min read
What to track weekly and how to talk to your doctor. Hello Reader, For years, doctors have used A1C as the “gold standard” for diabetes care. It’s helpful — but it only shows your average blood sugar over 2–3 months. That means two people with very different daily swings could have the same A1C. That’s why more experts are focusing on Time-in-Range (TIR). This is the percentage of time your glucose stays in the healthy zone (70–180 mg/dL). Unlike A1C, it shows what’s happening day to day. 📌...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Wellness Reset Newsletter Paid Wellness Reset Newsletter — Tuesday 9/23, 12:00 PM Resistance Training for Insulin Resistance Welcome Food is medicine, but movement is too. This week we’re focusing on how exercise — especially resistance training — improves blood sugar control. You’ll learn why muscle acts like metabolic armor, how to start with a simple two-day plan, and how recovery is just as important as the workouts. Download Newsletter Part 1: Why Muscle is Metabolic Armor Muscle is one...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Good morning, Today’s Motivational Monday is all about something we often forget—trusting ourselves. Every time you keep a promise to yourself, no matter how small, you build confidence and strength. Doubt may whisper, “You’ve failed before,” but the truth is: “You’ve learned before—and you can learn again.” This week, instead of chasing perfection, focus on one small promise you can keep for YOU. Drink the water. Take the walk. Go to bed earlier. Every small follow-through builds...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Wellness Reset Newsletter Wellness Reset Newsletter — Tuesday 9/16 Welcome:This week we’re going beyond food to talk about two overlooked drivers of blood sugar: stress and sleep. These lifestyle factors can raise glucose as much as a meal — and learning to manage them gives you powerful leverage for better numbers. Download Newsletter Part 1: How Stress Raises Glucose Stress activates your body’s “fight-or-flight” system. Cortisol and adrenaline signal your liver to release glucose for quick...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read