🍬 🍞 ’Tis the season for consuming heavy, celebratory + sugary foods! 🍞🍬 (swipe << for quick hacks!!) Regulating glucose amongst the frenzy of holiday eating will help to avoid spikes in blood sugar + energy drops. Even if we plan to imbibe + feast in moderation, it’s vital to our health to keep an eye on our blood sugar levels. The proper balance may delay or prevent long-term health complications like heart + kidney disease, vision loss + even more serious issues. ⚡️ Glucose, the body’s preferred energy source, is used by EVERY CELL in our bodies! The starches + sugars we eat break down into glucose, but the body can also produce its own. Read below + swipe left 👈🏽 to read more about herbs + tips from our herbalists for regulating blood sugar levels. 🔻 🔻 🔻 Did you know? ✔️ Remaining within the target range of blood sugar levels for your body may also boost energy + mood. And couldn’t we all use a little happiness roadmap around this time of year? ✔️ Our blood sugar levels may naturally fluctuate throughout the day, but if any of these symptoms below persist, you need to pay attention to the warning signs from your body: ✔️ HYPERGLYCEMIA = high blood sugar levels. Left untreated, high blood sugar may lead to long-term damage in the body. *Some warning signs: fatigue, extreme thirst, recurring infections. ✔️ HYPOGLYCEMIA = low blood sugar levels. Left untreated, low blood sugar can be life-threatening. *Some warning signs: irritability, confusion, dizziness, shaking, sweating. � #bloodsugar #herbs #healthyhabits #herbalism #ancienthealing #healthydiet #healingfoods #adaptogen #plants #farmtopharmacy #preventativemedicine #hearthealth #liverhealth�