Important Message from The Joint Chiropractic regarding COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) - Read More

6 Signs You Are Eating Too Much Sugar

By Alexis Mills

It's amazing what our bodies can do. When something really is wrong, the body will give you signs and signals if you know how to interpret them. It is time to listen to your body and see what it is trying to tell you. As far as the sugar addiction epidemic in society, it has never been easier to over-consume sugar. Luckily, there are signs you can pick up on to know when you need to cut back on the sugar.

  • Can never get enough - If you feel like your cravings are out of control, and having a little sugar just makes you want more, it's a red flag that you are consuming too much sugar. The hard part of this is that it has become an addiction, which is why you are consistently craving high sugar foods.
  • Noticing more wrinkles - Consuming sugar affects the quality of collagen and elastin, which helps strengthen and tighten your skin. Too much sugar in your diet makes your aging process faster.
  • Getting toothaches - The bacteria in your mouth actually feeds off sugar, so eating too much creates a breakdown of your teeth and cavities. This is why it's so important for children to avoid sugar, so they don't suffer from as many cavities later on in life.
  • Stubborn muffin top - Sugar impacts how the body stores fat, especially in the mid-stomach area. So, if you have a muffin top you never had before, cut back on the sugar in your diet. A clean, sugar-free diet is what is key to losing body fat. That, and exercise.
  • Stomach pains - Sugar prevents your digestive system from working its best, which is what causes you to have stomach pains. It can also contribute to a leaky gut, which is when toxins and other substances pass through the small intestine into the bloodstream. To help balance out your gut, make sure to cut back on sugar and eat more fiber-rich foods.
  • Noticing inflammation - If you notice inflammation in your feet, are experiencing gout, or arthritis, these could be from consuming too much sugar in your diet. For children, if they consume too much sugar early on in life while they are developing, it can cause them to suffer from chronic inflammation throughout life.

If you are experiencing the above symptoms, then it is time to start making healthier choices that support your body functioning at its best. The majority of your health issues can be fixed with a healthy diet and incorporating exercise into your regular life. Don't rely on expensive medications for the rest of your life and instead transform your lifestyle.

To learn more about your health, wellness and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Bloomingdale, Ill. 

Download your offer today and save!

$29 New Patient Special, Consultation | Exam | Adjustment

Offer valued at $45. Valid for new patients only. See clinic for chiropractor(s)' name and license info. Clinics managed and/or owned by franchisee or Prof. Corps. Restrictions may apply to Medicare eligible patients. Individual results may vary.