Overcoming Obesity -- Balanced Body ChemistryWritten by Pauline Robinson
Dr. Paul C. Eck and Dr. Larry Wilson suggested idea that obesity is related to an energy deficit brought about by imbalanced body chemistry. This energy deficit is believed to impair fat metabolism, lead to excess water retention or fat deposition, and cause cravings for foods that perpetuate obesity problem. They feel that to treat obesity effectively, rate at which one oxidizes or burns food must be carefully considered. How efficiently one burns food depends largely on optimal thyroid and adrenal gland activity. The importance of specific nutrients, based on oxidation types, cannot be overemphasized. Just how does a person find out what rate that they oxidize foods is? Determination of a persons oxidative rate is first step in overcoming obesity. Metabolic bio typing helps balance body chemistry. It is a technique that determines where imbalances are and sets out simple steps to correct them. By balancing a persons body chemistry with nutrition and proper vitamin/mineral combinations metabolism of fat is improved,water retention is decreased, and food cravings stop. For example: It has been determined that slow oxidizers are prone to chronically low blood sugar levels. Low levels of glucocorticoid hormones due to low adrenal gland activity results in inadequate conversion of glycogen to glucose. The resulting low blood sugar causes cravings for sweets. By having a HealthSmart Nutrition's Metabolic Bio Typing evaluation done these areas can be addressed. When a person's weaknesses have been determined, health of adrenal gland can be addressed with proper supplementation since one of signs of a weak adrenal function are overeating and weight gain. HealthSmart Nutrition (www.air-water-nutrition-healthsmart.com) offers a Metabolic Bio Typing evaluation that also includes a hair analysis. Copper toxicity, by causing a zinc deficiency, commonly results in a loss of normal appetite. Copper toxic individuals often eat out
| | Frequently Asked Questions about MesotheliomaWritten by Maggie Kay
Many people have never heard of Mesothelioma and are unaware of its symptoms. Although considered a rare form of cancer, each year number of cases grows. With prevalence of this disease on rise, it is critical to understand why and how Mesothelioma develops and what courses of action can be taken in event of diagnosis. The following is a list of frequently asked questions and answers that will provide you with some information on Mesothelioma, and legal issues surrounding it.What is Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is term used to describe a cancerous tumor found in mesothelial cells of an organ. The organs where this form of cancer is most commonly found are lungs, heart and abdominal organs. Pleural Mesothelioma is cancer of lung lining and is most common form of Mesothelioma. What causes Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is often found in building materials used before mid 1970’s. In addition, materials such as pipes, boiler insulation, floor, ceiling and roof tiles may contain asbestos. How much asbestos exposure will cause Mesothelioma? Generally, probability of developing this form of cancer is in accordance with length of time you are exposed to asbestos. Also, your health is at risk if your exposure to asbestos is intense. It should be noted that Mesothelioma has a latency period of 20 to 50 years. This means that you may develop disease long after your exposure to asbestos. On average, people tend to develop Mesothelioma somewhere between 35 and 40 years after exposure.
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