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 ..read more

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 incre ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

Technology moves fast, especially when it comes to telecommunications.  We’ve just gotten used to the 4G network and its amazing speed for online activity. The 5G network is being rolled out right now, as you read this! 5G, the 5th generation of wireless access, promises to be hyper fast: up to 10 times faster than 4G.  AND it is designed to handle 1,000 times more traffic.  What’s not to love, right?  But wait a minute! What do we REALLY know about 5G and its effects, especially the effects on human health??  That’s exactly what this Episode is all about!   Cathy ..read more

EMF (electromagnetic field) energy is a huge multi-faceted topic. When researching about the new 5G network, Cathy kept coming across more and more information that pertains to the existing 4G network, and realized that we have been told very little about EMFs. This is information that everyone needs to know. In this Episode you’ll find out about natural EMFs vs man-made EMFs; EMF effects on adults vs children; pulsed microwave radiation; SAR or Specific Absorption Rate; and regulations, safety and human health.  You’ll also discover 5 little known facts about the effects of EMFs.  I ..read more

EMF (electromagnetic field) energy exposure and damage to human health is not a new issue, and it certainly isn’t going away any time soon. In fact, health concerns are increasing as more, stronger electromagnetic technologies are developed. This makes it extremely important to learn all you can about EMFs, and to find ways to limit your exposure.  In this Episode Cathy starts with the effects of EMF radiation on children and youth - a topic that is not often discussed.  The rest of the Episode is all about 12 simple ways you can TAKE ACTION to limit your EMF exposure.  These ar ..read more

EMF (electromagnetic field) energy is a very important topic that is not widely understood by most people. In this series of Episodes, the goal is to shine the spotlight on EMF radiation, so it is easier to understand and deal with this invisible health hazard. This is Part 1 of the series, where Cathy starts with the basics about what EMFs are.  Then she will tell you why there is so much confusion about EFM exposure, and why EMFs are hazardous to your health. Even more specifically, you will understand the chain reaction EMFs cause that creates significant damage to your cells.  Yo ..read more

Creating and sustaining great health doesn’t just magically happen - it takes time, effort and conscious choices to help it happen. The task becomes much easier when your choices have high positive impact. This Episode is all about 6 impactful choices than can help you take positive control over your health - starting immediately.  Cathy has used all of these impactful choices to create her own great health, and she has also used them successfully in coaching many clients.  If you’ve been a Sugar Switch Podcast listener for awhile, 3 of the 6 choices might seem familiar to you.  ..read more

This is Part 2 of a mini-series all about 6 specific nutrients that can help you strengthen your body’s defences against germs, bacteria, viruses and other pathogens.  Your body is able utilize various nutrients to help you stay strong. Many of those nutrients can be found in real whole foods, and some nutrients need to be obtained from supplementation. This Episode includes a very brief recap of Part 1 and the first 3 nutrients of this mini-series, as well as a short summary of free radicals and antioxidants.  Then Cathy shares the easiest way to get the BEST nutrition from fresh fr ..read more