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My new web site NaturoBase.com has a lot more information - over 6,000 research studies, etc!
Visit the NaturDoctor Store for professional nutritional supplements. Basic Nutritional Support Hormone Panels Children's Health. Men's Health Women's Health Detoxification Liver Digestion Support Heart and Cholesterol Musculoskeletal Finally, a Healthy Energy Drink for you and your kids! |
Information on ObesityDescription Obesity is condition of increased body weight (consisting of both lean and fat tissue) that leads to increased morbidity and mortality. Also defined as weight 20% greater than an individual's desirable weight as defined by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Android obesity (male pattern or abdominal obesity) is higher risk and gynoid obesity (female pattern or gluteal obesity) is lower risk for long-term health problems. Causes The cause of obesity is multifactorial. Rare genetic syndromes have been described. Idiopathic obesity is assumed to be due to an imbalance between food intake and energy expenditure (physical activity and metabolic rate). Endocrine disorders can cause obesity. These would include: excess insulin (insulinoma), excess cortisol (Cushing's syndrome or corticosteroid drug use), hypothyroidism, and hypothalamic disorders. Adipose tissue proliferation in hyperadrenocorticism is due to corticosteroid excess and leads to increased gluconeogenesis and a correspondingly greater demand for insulin, which, in turn, stimulates lipogenesis. There are three known predictors of future weight gain: a low metabolic rate; a high RQ (respiratory quotient), indicating carbohydrate oxidation and the need to eat to replace carbohydrate; and insulin resistance. Hormonal disorders may also cause obesity. According to the Òestrogen dominance theoryÓ android obesity is thought to be caused by excessive amounts of estrogen as compared to testosterone in men, or progesterone in women. Risk factors for obesity include: Parental obesity; Pregnancy; Sedentary lifestyle; High fat diet; and Low socioeconomic status. Conventional Labs Lab tests are not needed for diagnosis. Thyroid function tests and cardiac risk factors (cholesterol, triglycerides, and glucose) are usually ordered. Specialty Lab Tests
Products to consider Natural Therapies Most natural health web sites put a list of herbs, vitamins and nutritional supplements along with citations from scientific studies. Have you found this to be confusing, since there are so many to choose from? A far simpler way is to choose a supplement from the appropriate body system, such as liver support, detoxification, etc. A well formulated supplement works a lot better than separate vitamins and usually costs a lot less. Please call me at (239) 659-2684 if you would like some assistance in choosing an appropriate product. I can't diagnose or treat diseases by phone, but I can assist you in making better choices. I also can send some relevant articles to read. The first ten minutes are free (as long as you purchase from my web site). |
The next step, after you have been diagnosed with a disease, is to find out what is the specific cause, and then choose supplements that address it. Phone consults are my specialty. Please call my at (239) 659-2684 to schedule a consultation.
I recommend that you make an informed choice, and the goal of this web site is to provide you with the information to make a wise choice when it comes to your health and wellness.
As you can see, I don't sell any vitamins on this web site. There are thousands of vitamin stores that will sell you whatever vitamin you want, and many of them offer discounts.
If you are interested in some high-quality basic nutritional supplements, I recommend visiting the Store You will find my recommendations for a multiple, tasty chewable fiber wafers, high-potency probiotics, and fish oils.
Good luck in your journey towards health and wellness!!
Unfortunately, that would be a clear violation of FDA regulations. Also, one of the most important aspect of naturopathy is: "Treat the person, not the disease". This is a profound statement, and many people have spent thousands of dollars on vitamins listed in books or web sites for a specific disease. This is what I call "vending machine medicine". It rarely works! The solution is to find a naturopathic physician, such as myself, to assist you.
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