In this episode, Karin shares why prediabetes isn’t just about food and exercise. You’ll learn why typical advice like “eat less sugar” falls short, especially when it comes to kidney health, and how stress, toxins, and poor sleep play a much bigger role than you might realize. Karin also introduces The S.A.F.E. Method to help you start taking back control in a way that honors both your body and your faith.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why prediabetes feels hard to control, even when you’re doing “all the right things.”
• How hidden factors like mercury exposure, sleep loss, and stress affect blood sugar.
• How prediabetes and kidney disease are linked.
• The S.A.F.E. Method: A simple, faith-rooted plan to break free from prediabetes.

Research References:

1. Bae W, et al. Toenail mercury and incident diabetes in young adults. Diabetes Care. 2013;36(10):3091-6. doi:10.2337/dc13-0267. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23423697/
2. Zohal MA, et al. The relationship between mercury exposure and prediabetes: Case-control study among car painters. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 2024. doi:10.1007/s11356-024-30739-7. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39712637/
3. Cappuccio FP, et al. Quantity and quality of sleep and incidence of type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabetes Care. 2010;33(2):414-20. doi:10.2337/dc09-1124. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20007940/
4. Spiegel K, et al. Sleep curtailment in healthy young men is associated with decreased leptin levels, elevated ghrelin levels, and increased hunger and appetite. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2004;141(11):846-50. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15583226/

Links:

• Learn more about The Kidney Care Blueprint: www.thrivenaturalnutrition.com
• Scriptures mentioned: James 1:5, Galatians 6:9

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You’ve been told high blood pressure is the cause of your kidney issues, your fatigue, or even your declining health. But what if that’s not the full story?

In this episode, we’re turning that idea on its head.

Join me as we unpack the real root cause behind elevated blood pressure—and why blindly medicating the number may be missing the point entirely. We’ll talk about how blood pressure guidelines have shifted over time, why “lower” isn’t always better (especially as we age), and the deeper inflammatory and lifestyle patterns that might be driving your symptoms.

You’ll also learn:

• The invisible root causes of high blood pressure most doctors overlook

• What the research says about over-lowering BP in older adults

• How to begin advocating for root-cause healing—not just symptom suppression

Whether you’re dealing with kidney disease, heart concerns, or just want to take a more informed, faith-led approach to your health, this episode will equip and encourage you.

The scientific research referred to in today's podcast can be found here:

Leiden 85‑Plus Study

https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2020/02/26/06/24/Older-Adults-and-Hypertension?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Nambu Cohort Study

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41440-021-00769-0?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0895435601003602?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Do you feel you are taking more prescriptions than you would like? Do you wonder if some of the adverse things you are feeling might be due to prescription stacking, or taking multiple prescriptions?

Today we discuss the hazards of multiple prescriptions, we will discuss how this may be negatively impacting you. We will also discuss what to do about it! And I'll give you a step by step approach if you are wondering how to talk to your health care team about your medications.

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You are a rockstar. You are beautiful and gifted, and my mission is to help you shine your light for others. And you were designed to heal. My mission is to help you do that!

In love and wellness,

Karin Nicole Allumbaugh

www.thrivenaturalnutrition.com