A flooded home, a glucose monitor, and an unexpected lesson in how deeply the body and mind are connected.

What I thought would be a close-up look at one aspect of physiology — something seemingly driven mostly by food choices — became a great reminder of how interconnected the body and mind really are.

On my very first day wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor, I woke up to my home flooded with water.

It took a bit to realise the washing machine hose had broken and water was gushing out. In that moment, I realised how much I had taken convenience for granted! I didn't even know where the shut-off tap was.

Twenty towels, a couple of sheets, and an entire day of cleaning later, the flood was under control.

I even thought I was very lucky. It was my day off, the weather was sunny, and an appointment had been cancelled. After the initial trouble shooting I felt relatively calm and optimistic.

But my glucose readings told a different story.

Without eating anything, my glucose levels rose during the event and stayed higher than expected for much of the day. The stress of the morning had already set the tone physiologically, even though my mind was trying to frame the situation positively.

It made me realise how quickly the body responds to stress — and how much is happening beneath the surface of our conscious thoughts.I wonder how much of a spike I would have had if I'd also eaten a donut that day?!

The reassuring part of this experiment has been seeing how responsive and adaptive the body is. My glucose levels fluctuate constantly in service of balance, and I've come away deeply impressed by how intelligently the body works to keep us healthy and functioning.

Another thing I was curious about was how glucose would respond to my usual fasted yoga practice.

I was genuinely happy to see that practices ranging from meditation and strong breathwork to stronger asana and even handstands kept my glucose remarkably stable. It was a beautiful reminder that movement, breath, and nervous system regulation have effects far beyond flexibility or fitness, extending to metabolic flexibility as well.

Could this be an invitation for someone to begin a yoga practice — or perhaps become more consistent?

PS. If there's one thing this experiment reinforced, it's that glucose regulation isn't just about food. Muscles are metabolic powerhouses. Hats off to using them.