What can I do to not crave sweets?
The sweet taste is addictive, so any sweet taste will prolong the craving or drive. Sugar is just the most plentiful sweet we have, and we are surrounded by it. It is present in almost all social gatherings, and it is quick and easy to take on the [...]

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I would like to know more about sweeteners, yeast, dairy products and why they would be something that should be taken away.
Sweeteners: If you are addicted to sugar or sweets, then you need to avoid all sweets, possibly even fruits. Assuming you are not addicted to sugar, there are ‘bad’, ‘good’ and ‘best’ sweeteners. The [...]

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Do cola drinks affect calcium in women?
All soft drinks use a phosphate buffer so the carbon dioxide does not become carbonic acid in the drink.
Carbonic acid is so toxic that it would stop people from drinking pop immediately. When phosphorus is absorbed into the body, the body matches that phosphorus with calcium, which has to [...]

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I would like to know more about sweeteners, yeast, dairy products and why they would be something that should be taken away.
Yeast–Candida and other yeast organisms are natural inhabitants of the intestinal and vaginal tracts. The several pounds of healthy bacteria that we have in the gut keep the yeast under control.  When we take [...]

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I had my wisdom tooth removed at age 40. I am now 48 and have some alveolar nerve damage that seems to get worse all of the time. I was told to go to a facial pain clinic and can’t find one. Also I don’t like to take long term meds for these things, is [...]

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Even when I am full after a meal, I still crave sweets. What can I do to reduce the need for chocolate cake or anything sweet?
Craving sweets is unfortunately a common problem. Most people just need to eliminate all refined sweets for about two weeks and the cravings will go away (until [...]

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I am interested in the program you are putting together helping people conquering their addiction to sugar.
We are just completing our second time through the quite successful training program Sweet Freedom from Sugar, a five month step-by-step program with information, support, DVDs, and daily workbook, that has worked miracles in some [...]

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Last night I attended a fabulous class on the use of agave nectar. The foods that we sampled were delicious and full of whole grains and no white sugar. What are your thoughts on agave nectar and the benefits of inulin?
Agave nectar is like a fruit juice, and is a good substitute for refined sugar, [...]

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What is the best way to wean yourself off of sugar, which is my greatest downfall?
Sugar does different things to different people.  There are people who

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A reader asks:  How can I change my diet to get rid of GERD?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is caused by

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