# Florence Christophers ## About **URL:** https://www.florencechristophers.com **Tagline:** Trauma-Informed Path for Sugar Addiction Recovery **By:** Florence Christophers ## Pages - [HOME JULY 2026](https://www.florencechristophers.com/home-july-2-0) - [Testimonials](https://www.florencechristophers.com/testimonial) - [Contact](https://www.florencechristophers.com/contact) - [Services](https://www.florencechristophers.com/services): Ready to heal your relationship with food, body, and self? Florence’s programs combine sugar addiction recovery fundamentals, somatic healing, and nervous system regulation to give you trauma-informed tools and practical steps for lasting change. Choose a self-paced course or add private coaching for daily accountability and breakthrough results. Whether you’re ready to quit sugar completely or simply cut back, these programs meet you where you are and teach you the proven features of success in recovery. - [The Power of Feelings](https://www.florencechristophers.com/the-power-of-feelings) - [Home](https://www.florencechristophers.com/): Heal your relationship with sugar by working with your nervous system — not against it — so recovery becomes steady, sustainable, and rooted in safety. - [About](https://www.florencechristophers.com/about) - [Resources and Recommendations](https://www.florencechristophers.com/resources-and-recommendations) ## Blog - [Gut Health and the Sugar Connection](https://www.florencechristophers.com/blog/gut-health-and-the-sugar-connection) by Florence Christophers (May 28, 2024): Ever wondered how the tiny organisms in our gut can profoundly impact our health? Join us for an enlightening conversation with our distinguished guest, Martha Carlin, a trailblazer in the microbiome research space. Martha's intriguing journey from systems analyst to founder of the Biocollective, a company focused on microbiome science, embodies her innovative perspective and unwavering commitment to health. - [Could Breaking Up with Sugar Be the Key to Addressing Both Mental and Physical Health?](https://www.florencechristophers.com/blog/could-breaking-up-with-sugar-be-the-key) by Florence Christophers (May 21, 2024): Ever found yourself lost in the maze of mental health treatments, wondering if there's an alternative approach? Imagine a world where nutrition holds the key to mental wellness. Join us as we unravel the intriguing field of metabolic psychiatry with Dr. Chris Palmer, a renowned psychiatrist and researcher. Our discussion traverses his groundbreaking work, from the potential of the ketogenic diet to alter neurotransmitters and decrease brain inflammation, to its implications in treating epilepsy and mental health disorders. - [Dopamine and the Science of Addiction](https://www.florencechristophers.com/blog/dopamine-and-the-science-of-addiction) by Florence Christophers (May 14, 2024): Prepare to be captivated by an enlightening conversation with our esteemed guest, Dr. Anna Lembke, a renowned professor of psychiatry and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. We dissect her New York Times bestseller, Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence, and examine the scourge of overconsumption in this dopamine-fuelled world. We're opening up about our own battles with addiction, and how this once vital component of survival is now swamping our brains, leading to numerous problems we encounter today. - [Challenging the Myths of Metabolic Health and the Sugar Crisis](https://www.florencechristophers.com/blog/challenging-the-myths-of-metabolic) by Florence Christophers (May 7, 2024): Discover a fresh perspective on metabolic health with Dr. Robert Lustig, who brings a wealth of knowledge from his distinguished career in pediatric endocrinology to our latest episode. He's not shy about challenging the status quo, questioning the efficacy of widely accepted weight loss medications like Ozempic and urging us to look deeper, at the mitochondrial level. It's an eye-opening conversation that dismantles the myth of a one-size-fits-all solution to chronic metabolic diseases and underscores the complexities of prescribing lifestyle changes in today's quick-fix culture. - [How Sugar Fuels Gum Disease](https://www.florencechristophers.com/blog/how-sugar-fuels-gum-disease) by Florence Christophers (Feb 13, 2023): The link between sugar and cavities is well known. Cavities are largely caused by enamel-eating bacteria in the mouth which feeds on sugar. - [Does Sugar Cause High Blood Pressure?](https://www.florencechristophers.com/blog/does-sugar-cause-high-blood-pressure) by Florence Christophers (Feb 12, 2023): High Blood Pressure is called the silent killer because many people with high blood pressure are not aware of it. It is estimated that one in three Americans (over 100 million people) suffer from high blood pressure. It is the number one risk factor for heart disease which is the number one killer of men and women living in industrialized countries. - [Does Nature Want Us To Be Fat?](https://www.florencechristophers.com/blog/does-nature-want-us-to-be-fat) by Florence Christophers (Aug 6, 2022): If you already think you know everything there is to know about the obesity crisis, you are in for a few curve-ball surprises! - [Eating Too Much Sugar? Why Your Vision Suffers](https://www.florencechristophers.com/blog/eating-too-much-sugar-why-your-vision) by Florence Christophers (Aug 6, 2022): High blood sugars can lead to swelling and changes in the lens and may put you at a higher risk of developing cataracts. - [Lipedema: What You Need to Know](https://www.florencechristophers.com/blog/lipedema-what-you-need-to-know) by Florence Christophers (Jul 4, 2022): Lipedema is a medical condition whereby ridiculously stubborn, lumpy, and painful fat accumulates on our butt, hips, thighs and upper arms. Over time, our legs become swollen, heavy, painful, tender to touch and easily bruised. - [Hyperinsulinemia: A Consequence of Insulin Resistance](https://www.florencechristophers.com/blog/hyperinsulinemia-insulin-resistance) by Florence Christophers (Jul 4, 2022): Insulin resistance provokes the pancreas to pump out even more insulin. This leads to a condition called Hyperinsulinemia (high levels of insulin) which is directly tied to diabetes, obesity and cancer (among other health conditions). - [Bittersweet: Consuming Sugar and Heart Disease](https://www.florencechristophers.com/blog/bittersweet-consuming-sugar-and-heart) by Florence Christophers (Jun 3, 2022): It only takes a tiny amount of sugar ingested consistently to do catastrophic damage. - [Can You Be Drunk Without Drinking?](https://www.florencechristophers.com/blog/can-you-be-drunk-without-drinking) by Florence Christophers (May 28, 2022): Auto-brewery Syndrome is the name of a rare condition in which yeast present in the small intestine turns sugar from food into alcohol, making the person drunk without actually drinking alcohol. - [The Startling Link Between Sugar and Alzheimer's](https://www.florencechristophers.com/blog/sugar-and-alzheimers) by Florence Christophers (May 28, 2022): Like most modern chronic diseases, Alzheimer’s is strongly linked to sugar consumption. In fact, it has been called “Type 3 Diabetes”.  - [How Does Sugar Influence Gout?](https://www.florencechristophers.com/blog/how-does-sugar-influence-gout) by Florence Christophers (May 28, 2022): The consumption of too much sugar is associated with a number of health conditions such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes. A particular type of sugar, fructose, is linked to gout. - [This is How Sugar Can Cause Fatty Liver](https://www.florencechristophers.com/blog/this-is-how-sugar-can-cause-fatty-liver) by Florence Christophers (May 28, 2022): The consumption of excess sugar and carbohydrates causes the liver to convert them into fat which leads to fat accumulation in the liver. - [The Dangers of Sugar on Your Oral Health](https://www.florencechristophers.com/blog/the-dangers-of-sugar-on-your-oral-heal) by Florence Christophers (Apr 26, 2022): Sugar has a direct connection to tooth decay. ; After eating foods that contain sugar, these molecules combine with saliva and bacteria present in the mouth. - [Is There a Link Between Sugar and Autoimmune Disease?](https://www.florencechristophers.com/blog/link-between-sugar-and-autoimmune-disease) by Florence Christophers (Apr 10, 2022): Autoimmune diseases affect millions of us in painful and crippling ways. They are the leading cause of death and disability in the US with just over 23.5 million individuals affected.  - [23 Signs Your Body Is Deficient in Vital Nutrients](https://www.florencechristophers.com/blog/signs-your-body-is-deficient-in-vital-nutrients) by Florence Christophers (Apr 10, 2022): Are you deficient in vital nutrients? Learn how to spot the signs of a nutrient deficiency. - [The Dangers of Sugar and Bone Health](https://www.florencechristophers.com/blog/69932-the-dangers-of-sugar-and-bone-health) by Florence Christophers (Apr 10, 2022): The science linking sugar consumption to a decrease in bone quantity and density is clear. Sugar causes deterioration of our bones and current statistics confirm this. - [Sugar is Ruining Your Sleep!](https://www.florencechristophers.com/blog/sugar-is-ruining-your-sleep) by Florence Christophers (Apr 10, 2022): If you're consistently waking up anxious and exhausted instead of energized, there's a chance that rascal sugar is part of the problem. - [The Link Between Sugar And Depression](https://www.florencechristophers.com/blog/sugar-and-depression) by Florence Christophers (Mar 11, 2022): A diet high in sugars has been linked to cognitive impairments, negative neuroplasticity changes such as hippocampal dysfunction and emotional disorders such as anxiety and depression. - [The Effects of a High Sugar Diet on the Brain](https://www.florencechristophers.com/blog/sugar-and-dopamine) by Florence Christophers (Feb 28, 2022): For those of us that are addicted to sugar, we know beyond a shadow of a doubt it acts like an opiate in our brains. We have watched ourselves crave, overconsume, and crash despite known adverse and unwanted consequences too many times to doubt this fact. - [Is Sugar Bad for Your Heart?](https://www.florencechristophers.com/blog/sugar-and-heart-disease) by Florence Christophers (Feb 28, 2022): Sugar is a little-known driver of heart disease which, by the way, is the #1 killer of men and women. Being sedentary, drinking too much, and smoking are identified as risk factors while sugar flies under the radar. But it shouldn’t! - [The Sugar and Cancer Connection](https://www.florencechristophers.com/blog/sugar-and-cancer-connection) by Florence Christophers (Feb 28, 2022): In this blog, I will share research that makes a clear connection between sugar and cancer. Knowing the 'facts' just might save your life or someone you love. - [Top 10 Strategies To Stay Sugar-Free (or Mostly Sugar-Free) Over the Holidays](https://www.florencechristophers.com/blog/top-10-strategies-to-stay-sugar-free-over-the-holidays) by Florence Christophers (Dec 9, 2021): Here are my Top 10 Strategies to help you sail through the holidays and launch into the new year feeling fabulous. - [The 6 R's (Internal Trigger Deactivators)](https://www.florencechristophers.com/blog/the-6-rs-internal-trigger-deactivators) by Florence Christophers (Dec 9, 2021): Stop Sugar Cravings with "The 6 R's" - [The 6 F's (Internal Triggers)](https://www.florencechristophers.com/blog/the-6-fs-internal-triggers) by Florence Christophers (Dec 9, 2021): Understand These 6 Internal Feeling States and Sugar Becomes Less Appealing - [My Definition of Sugar Addiction](https://www.florencechristophers.com/blog/my-definition-of-sugar-addiction) by Florence Christophers (Dec 9, 2021): Here is my definition of sugar addiction.