Your brain called—it wants a little joy.

Your brain called—it wants a little joy.

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Hope your week is off to a bright start.Here’s something fascinating: researchers are finding that strong memory in older adults isn&r
Got Allergy Symptoms? Try This Surprising Trick!

Got Allergy Symptoms? Try This Surprising Trick!

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Struggling with seasonal allergies? Here’s something unexpected that might help—humming!Research shows that humming increases nitric oxide
Simple Ways to Boost Nitric Oxide (Including Humming!)

Simple Ways to Boost Nitric Oxide (Including Humming!)

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Could humming actually help clear your sinuses and boost circulation? Science says yes! Learn how this simple habit might improve your health in surprising ways
40% of Heart Attacks Are Linked to Plaque Rupture—Here’s How to Protect Yourself

40% of Heart Attacks Are Linked to Plaque Rupture—Here’s How to Protect Yourself

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Nitric oxide keeps arteries flexible and blood flowing smoothly. Without enough NO, blood vessels stiffen, increasing the risk of chest pain (angina) and plaque rupture—both warning signs of heart trouble. The good news? Simple lifestyle changes can boost NO naturally, helping protect your heart long-term.
Why You Need to Keep Lactic Acid in Check for Better Health—Before It Takes a Toll

Why You Need to Keep Lactic Acid in Check for Better Health—Before It Takes a Toll

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Lactic acid isn’t the enemy—it’s an essential part of your body’s energy system. But when levels get out of balance, it can lead to fatigue, muscle cramps, and even affect conditions like heart disease and diabetes. The good news? You can support lactic acid metabolism naturally through movement, hydration, and the right foods. Small changes to your routine can make a big difference in how you feel and perform
Lactic Acid: Not What You Think—The Truth About Its Role in Your Health

Lactic Acid: Not What You Think—The Truth About Its Role in Your Health

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Lactic acid isn’t just a workout byproduct—it’s an essential part of your body’s energy system, influencing digestion, metabolism, and even disease prevention.While it’s often blamed for muscle soreness, lactic acid actually plays a vital role in overall health. Keeping it balanced can improve endurance, recovery, and metabolic function. Plus, a simple lactate test can help assess potential health risks, including heart conditions, cancer metabolism, and blood sugar regulation. Understanding lactic acid gives you the power to support your wellness in ways you never expected.


This blog is dedicated to Irl Flanagan, who was my friend and grammar mentor. Over the last 20 or so years, he spent countless hours editing my manuscripts and teaching me the intricacies of sentence structure and the true meaning and the proper usage of words. 

Irl died 4 months before his 100th birthday.

About Me

I’m Peggy Kraus, an exercise physiologist and diabetes care and education specialist. My clients often tell me my superpower is helping people reverse type 2 diabetes — but the impact goes far beyond blood sugar.

After almost 30 years in cardiac rehab, I’ve seen how the American diet has affected people’s lives. I know health isn’t just about managing symptoms. It’s about reversing disease when possible, feeling strong and energized, and getting your life back.

I’ve helped thousands of people lower blood sugar, lose weight, improve cholesterol, and reduce blood pressure — all through simple, strategic lifestyle changes rooted in science and compassion.

My signature 6‑week program, 5 to Thrive, teaches the five key strategies my most successful clients use to create lasting change. And my newest program, Diabetes Rescue, is helping people move toward type 2 diabetes remission with a bold, plant‑powered approach that gives them the tools, support, and confidence to take back control of their health.

A plant‑based lifestyle is powerful. And so are the results my clients achieve.



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