Obesity and insulin resistance
Berberine a natural GLP1- Agonist Turn on that weight loss switch by Dr James G Liddell B.Pharm M.Pharm PhD Background There are currently 1 billion overweight people globally 33% of men and 50% of women in South Africa are either overweight or obese Obesity is associated with at least 30 medical conditions – let’s name a few: diabetes, cancers, arthritis, hypertension and gallstones A mere loss of 10% of bodyweight will reduce diseases associated with obesity with 50% More people in South Africa will die of diabetes related causes than aids You are classified as overweight when your BMI …
Intermittent fasting
Are you struggling with excess weight and showing signs of insulin and leptin resistance and/or is your fasting blood sugar above 5.5 often? If you answer yes to these questions, you should reconsider what you eat and when you eat as well. Research reveals that a vast majority of Americans eat all day long. Most consume the majority of their food late in the evening, and this type of eating pattern is a recipe for weight gain and metabolic dysfunction. Their bodies have adapted to burn sugar as its primary fuel, which down-regulates enzymes that utilize and burn stored fat. …
Why sugar is not good for you – sugar causes havoc with testosterone and oestrogen
Studies have shown that even moderate amounts of sugar can increase your risk of disease. Research performed at the Child and Family Research Institute in Vancouver, Canada identified that eating too much sugar can affect testosterone and oestrogen levels. When females experience elevated insulin levels, there is an enzyme known as 17,20 lyase that gets up-regulated and then converts some oestrogen into testosterone. In males, elevated insulin levels will increase the enzyme aromatase which will cause some testosterone to be converted into oestrogen. Oestrogen and testosterone are in certain amounts in both males and females for a reason. Testosterone and …
Deep venous thrombosis – act immediately and take the patient to the hospital
Deep venous thrombosis Deep vein thrombosis is the formation of a clot in the deep veins of the legs or arms. Causes Vein injuries Faster blood clotting Decreased blood flow rate in other cases, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) can occur as a result of decreased blood flow rate noted due to conditions such as: Prolonged bed rest Decreased mobility of the legs due to injury or disease Prolonged sitting – at work, while travel Other causes: surgery, contraceptives, cancer, inherited diseases, smoking, dehydration and childbirth Signs and symptoms The leg is red in colour The leg feels warm Pain …
How leaky gut affects your body
What is a leaky GUT? Leaky gut develops due to gaps between the cells (enterocytes) that make up the membrane lining of your intestinal wall. The tiny gaps allow substances such as undigested food, bacteria and metabolic waste that should be confined to your digestive tract, to escape into your bloodstream. Once the integrity of your intestinal lining is compromised, and there is a flow of toxic substances “leaking out” into your bloodstream, your body experiences significant increases in inflammation. The gut inflammation can lead to food intolerances, which can lead to immune system problems and finally you can also …
My 8 secrets to losing weight and keeping it off
Many people struggle with losing weight and maintaining the weight they lost. As a healthcare practitioner I’ve spent many years, researching, experimenting, formulating weight loss solutions to help patients lose and maintain weight, especially for chronically ill patients whose weight has become life threatening. Here are my tried and tested eight secrets to losing weight. Only eat low Gl Glycemic Load Foods – click for list This will control blood sugar and insulin levels and is a key factor to weight loss. Eat fresh vegetables, beans, lentils, whole grains, brown basmati rice, and rye bread, pumpernickel bread, spelt bread, oats, chicken, turkey …
Why we should exercise to lose weight
Losing weight is 80% what you eat and 20% exercise and the older you get the more important it becomes. If you eat correctly, your weight will plateau (you don`t lose weight anymore) and thus you have to exercise. I have been down that road and know, that is why I can share all of this info with you today. The more muscle you have the more fat you burn during rest. Exercise improves your metabolic rate. Remember you will have more stamina 2 hours after mealtime than otherwise. You have to do aerobic and anaerobic exercises. Aerobic exercises burn …
My 10 favourite Vitamins, Minerals and other beneficial remedies to assist you in losing weight
When I turned forty, it seemed to me that I gained weight just by looking at food. Now that of course, is not true, but it feels like it. The following vitamins, minerals and herbal remedies can really help you to lose weight. Vitamin B6 A vitamin B6 deficiency is common amongst insulin resistant and diabetic patients. Vitamin B6 can reduce insulin resistance and boost the immune system. Vitamin C A vitamin C deficiency will enhance insulin resistance – more vitamin C will improve insulin resistance and can be beneficial in weight loss. Vitamin D Vitamin D regulates insulin secretion …
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