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!



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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.  







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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.



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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!



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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. 



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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!



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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.







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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.







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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 explores what 5G is, the rollout of 5G, a ‘Landmark Study’ about 5G and the information that is known (so far) about the effects of 5G EMF radiation.  This is important information you NEED to know!!  Everyone needs this information!



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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.  It is SO important to learn all you can about EMFs, so you can find ways to protect yourself from the effects of EMF radiation.







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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 are ideas you can implement right away, ranging from ways to use your cell phone differently to consuming 2 particular nutrient compounds that will help mitigate damage to your health. Even though it is almost impossible to completely avoid EMF radiation, you CAN drastically reduce your risk for related health issues.



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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.  You’ll learn about some specific systems in the body that are affected by EMF exposure. At the end, Cathy touches briefly on ways you can limit your exposure to EMFs.  Part 2 in this series will have much more information about limiting your exposure to EMFs, so be sure to stay tuned for that Episode!







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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.  The other 3 impactful choices have only been shared with her clients - until now.  Each person has been given an amazing, resilient, Divinely created body and it’s up to each one of us to make the best choices possible for our own GREAT health. 







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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 fruits and vegetables. From there, you will discover how the last 3 nutrients (out of 6) strengthen your body’s defences: Vitamin C, Quercetin and NAC (N-Acetylcysteine).  Food sources are listed for 2 of these nutrients, while the 3rd nutrient needs to come from supplements.



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The nutrients in food that you consume on a daily basis are incredibly important for your overall health and for your body’s defences against pathogens.  This mini-series is all about 6 particular nutrients (revealed in 2 Episodes) that can help you maintain great health consistently.  



This Episode starts with a comparison of nutrients from food sources versus supplementation, and why one is preferred over the other.  Then Cathy dives into the details of 3 (out of the 6 nutrients) that can help strengthen your body’s defences: zinc, vitamin D and magnesium. Bonus! Cathy gives you very important information you need to know about 2 other specific nutrients (calcium and vitamin K2) that have a synergistic effect with vitamin D and magnesium.  Synergy of nutrients is important because the effect nutrients have on each other makes a difference in how beneficial they are for your health.







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 YIKES! There’s an invisible health hazard in foods you may be consuming every day!  The invisible health hazard is refined food oils, which are being proven to be incredibly harmful!



 This Episode is a very deep dive into food oils, starting with why your body needs fats and oils. From there, Cathy explains specifically what she means by ‘food oils’, and gets right into the details about PUFAs (polyunsaturated fatty acids), MUFAs (monounsaturated fatty acids), saturated fatty acids and trans fats.  You will discover exactly WHY food oils are so hazardous to health (there are at least 9 toxic effects), and you’ll hear about the correlation between refined food oils and chronic illness.  You will also hear about ‘food oil poisoning’  - an important, yet little known topic that may surprise you.



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This Episode is all about the amazing, perhaps even magical, connection between gratitude and your health. When we find ourselves in challenging or confusing situations - that’s when we seem to need positivity the most. Focusing on gratitude and practising gratitude can give us that positivity.



Cathy explores gratitude, starting with whether it is an inherited trait or learned. You’ll discover 2 kinds of gratitude, conditional and unconditional, and you may be surprised by the power that a simple ‘thank you’ can have. Cathy details 5 specific ways that gratitude can benefit your health, and lists a number of gratitude practises. Then you’ll hear some inspiring gratitude quotes, including one from Oprah Winfrey.



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Keto (Ketogenic) diets or lifestyles have become quite popular, for many reasons. But what is the difference between a Keto lifestyle and a Kick Sugar lifestyle? That’s exactly what you’ll discover in this Episode.



Cathy starts by clarifying why a keto lifestyle and a kick sugar lifestyle are not the same, even though they have one big aspect in common. You’ll hear what kicking sugar is all about, and what a keto lifestyle is all about, as well as the connection each one has with the 2 types of fuel your body uses. Then Cathy goes through a detailed comparison between Keto and kicking sugar. Before the end of this Episode, Cathy tells you about an extremely time limited, incredibly amazing Keto Lifestyle bundle of 25+ expert resources that you might want to check out.



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Your immune system is one of the cornerstones of your health - so it makes a lot of sense to be pro-active in keeping your immune system strong and robust.



This Episode is all about what it means to have a strong immune system, and what you can do in the present time to create that for yourself. Cathy dives into 5 specific elements that can affect your immune system; 3 of these elements are not commonly talked about. Then Cathy gives you resources you can access PLUS she shares with you 12 Tips for cold and/or flu recovery. This Episode is packed with very helpful information you can use to keep your immune system strong and healthy!



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YOUR Health is priceless! It is the most important asset you will EVER own! So it makes sense to stand in YOUR Power and make it strong. This is Part 5 in a series of Episodes that can help you do exactly that.



In the last Episode (YOUR Health - YOUR Power! Part 4 TSSP169) Cathy mentioned that there are 8 beneficial nutrients that are not commonly talked about, yet there was only enough time to tell you about 4 of them. Now you can hear all about the other 4 nutrients. Join Cathy as she explores these nutrients, particularly their health benefits: Spirulina, N-Acetylcysteine (NAC), Beta-glucan and Glucosamine. Find out how these nutrients could help you stand in YOUR Power and strengthen YOUR Health - long term.



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