Understanding And Overcoming Metabolic Syndrome

Author : Scott Isaacs
Publisher : Addicus Books
ISBN 13 : 1938803205
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Overcoming Metabolic Syndrome written by Scott Isaacs and published by Addicus Books. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty-seven Percent of Americans Have Metabolic Syndrome It's now estimated that 55 million Americans have metabolic syndrome; however, if you're like most Americans, you may not have ever heard of the syndrome much less understand how it increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. Metabolic syndrome actually is a cluster of disorders, all of which are affected by both genetics and lifestyle. If you have three or more of the following, you considered as having metabolic syndrome: &· A waistline of 40 inches or more for men and 35 inches or more for women &· High triglyceride levels &· High blood pressure &· Elevated fasting blood sugar levels &· Low HDL cholesterol levels (the good cholesterol) There are no specific symptoms of metabolic syndrome, but it takes a toll on health. People with metabolic syndrome are 3.5 times more likely to die of a heart-related ailment and 5 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. The good news is that you can overcome this deadly syndrome. The authors of Overcoming Metabolic Syndrome, an endocrinologist and a cardiovascular surgeon, have treated thousands of patients; they know how to cut through the confusion and give you're the basics about how you can restore your health. Among the questions they answer: &· How do I know if I have metabolic syndrome? &· What is insulin resistance? Why is it a critical issue? &· Why does insulin resistance make it so hard to lose weight? &· What is the role of exercise, diet, and nutrition? &· Which medications are used to treat the syndrome? A Clear and Simple Guide to Better Health!

Author : Badmus Owolabi
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding and Overcoming Metabolic Syndrome written by Badmus Owolabi and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-11-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The danger metabolic syndrome (MetS) carries for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other dangerous illnesses such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease makes it very important. This book reviews the scientific literature to provide advice for managing and preventing MetS, including lifestyle modifications and their components. MetS can be prevented and treated partly by losing weight through an energy-restricted diet and increasing energy expenditure through physical activity. An efficient part of treatment is a Mediterranean-style diet, with or without energy restriction. The foundation of this dietary pattern should be an increase in unsaturated fat, mostly from olive oil. It should also place a strong emphasis on the consumption of low-fat dairy products, legumes, cereals, fruits, vegetables, nuts, fish, and cereals, as well as modest amounts of alcohol. There have also been suggestions for other dietary regimens (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, new Nordic diets, and vegetarian diets) as alternatives for preventing MetS. It is essential to give up smoking and cut back on meat and meat products, as well as sugar-sweetened beverages. There are also misunderstandings and lapses in the data; therefore, more findings are required to determine the best treatments for MetS. A healthy maintenance lifestyle is important to preventing or stopping the onset of MetS in those who are in it, as well as preventing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in those who already have MetS. This book's recommendations should aid in the understanding and application of the best lifestyle modification strategies for improving cardiometabolic health and preventing MetS by patients and doctors. If lifestyle modifications are insufficient to manage the diseases associated with metabolic syndrome, your healthcare provider may recommend medication to decrease blood pressure, cholesterol, and other symptoms. Adhering to the instructions provided by your healthcare team can aid in averting numerous chronic consequences of metabolic syndrome. Your health will improve as a result of your diligence and focus in these areas. I present this to you as the source of inspiration for the work included inside these pages, which comprises guided prescriptions and practices to help you navigate through your deepest state of health. Get into a permanent state of health; every action matters. GET THIS WONDERFUL BOOK AND HAVE A PERFECT HEALTHY LIFE AND ALSO BE FREE FROM METABOLIC SYNDROME. GRAB YOUR COPY NOW

Author : Christopher D. Byrne
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1444336584
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Metabolic Syndrome written by Christopher D. Byrne and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-08-22 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Metabolic Syndrome is a valuable reference text, covering all aspects of the metabolic syndrome and its constituent diseases including inflammation, oxidation and adipocytokines. This book explains the aetiology, pathogenesis and clinical treatment of all risk factors as well as the relationship with diabetes, non alcoholic fatty liver disease, polycystic ovary syndrome and coronary heart disease. The Metabolic Syndrome has been further improved from the 1st edition that was highly commended in 2006 Annual British Medical Association medical books competition. All chapters from the first edition are fully updated and this new edition contains an increase in international contributions and five new chapters on: Childhood obesity and metabolic syndrome Bariatric surgery for obesity Fitness Brain insulin resistance and appetite The nature of the insulin resistance seen in metabolic syndrome. This brand new edition of The Metabolic Syndrome will be an indispensable resource for all clinical researchers, physicians and scientists requiring detailed up-to-date information on the metabolic syndrome to further their own research or to treat and manage the syndrome and its complications. Specifically, the text will be of particular relevance to those involved and working in the fields of diabetes, endocrinology, obesity, cardiology, vascular disease and hepatology.

Author : Scott D Mendelson
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 9780080556529
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Metabolic Syndrome and Psychiatric Illness: Interactions, Pathophysiology, Assessment and Treatment written by Scott D Mendelson and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2007-12-19 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Metabolic syndrome is a set of risk factors that includes: abdominal obesity, a decreased ability to process glucose (insulin resistance), dyslipidemia (unhealthy lipid levels), and hypertension. Patients who have this syndrome have been shown to be at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease and/or type 2 diabetes. Metabolic syndrome is a common condition that goes by many names (dysmetabolic syndrome, syndrome X, insulin resistance syndrome, obesity syndrome, and Reaven's syndrome). This is the first book to fully explain the relationships between psychiatric illness, Metabolic Syndrome, diet, sleep, exercise, medications, and lifestyle choices. Metabolic Syndrome is a major risk factor in Major Depression, Alzheimer's Disease, Sleep Disorders, Sexual Dysfunction, Fibromyalgia, and several other illnesses of psychiatric significance. Conversely, some psychiatric illnesses tend to predispose patients to Metabolic Syndrome. Of further interest is the fact that some of the medications used in the treatment of psychiatric illnesses have been found to cause or exacerbate Metabolic Syndrome. The author here provides basic information about what genetic predispositions, medical conditions, and lifestyle choices make Metabolic Syndrome more likely to occur. Among the contributing factors that are discussed are genetics, habitual intake of high glycemic index carbohydrates, fructose, saturated fats, trans fatty acids, vitamins, micronutrients, obesity, smoking, and lack of exercise. The author describes the actual mechanisms by which Metabolic Syndrome progresses and causes damage in the body, including the action of insulin and the pathophysiology of insulin resistance. Details are provided on what occurs in the liver, pancreas, muscle, fat cells, and immune system as Metabolic Syndrome progresses. New findings are presented on fat cells, including the fact that they are beginning to be considered as endocrine cells. There is a substantive discussion of leptin, which is one of the important adipocytokines. Also carbohydrate, 'bad fats', inflammation, oxidative damage, over-stimulation of the 'fight or flight' system, and high levels of the stress hormone cortisol can actually cause the manifestations of Metabolic Syndrome. These explanations set the stage for an explanation of the inter-relationships between Metabolic Syndrome, psychiatric illness, dementia and effects of not only diet and life choices, but also the effects of psychiatric medications. Finally, there is an important and unique section on the relationship between Metabolic Syndrome and various psychiatric illnesses, and how they exacerbate each other. The significance of Metabolic Syndrome in Major Depression, Bipolar Affective Disorder, Schizophrenia, fibromyalgia and Polycystic Ovary Disease is vast and it is important to realise the effects of psychiatric medications on Metabolic Syndrome. The author discusses antidepressants, mood stabilizers and the new atypical antipsychotics. There are dramatic differences among medications in the way they affect Metabolic Syndrome and pharmaceutical companies will want to promote patient awareness with this book.

Author : Naheed Ali
Publisher : Hatherleigh Press
ISBN 13 : 1578265916
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Living with Metabolic Syndrome written by Naheed Ali and published by Hatherleigh Press. This book was released on 2016-05-24 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE FIRST TRULY COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE FOR METABOLIC SYNDROME PATIENTS Affecting well over 50 million Americans, the series of conditions known as metabolic syndrome has reached epidemic proportions. Found in patients where increased blood pressure, high blood sugar level, excess body fat, and abnormal cholesterol level occur together, metabolic syndrome increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. With so many conditions working together, and no set list of identifiable symptoms, the best defense against metabolic syndrome is information—understanding the need for proper diet, exercise, and wellness checks. So long as patients at risk of developing metabolic syndrome understand their risk factors, they can work to prevent the syndrome and restore their good health. Incorporating information from all the latest research and treatment options, Living with Metabolic Syndrome is the breakthrough guide to understanding this ever-growing health problem. This comprehensive manual takes advantage of new findings from both clinical and physician studies while providing guidance in clear, authoritative language. Touching on every aspect of metabolic syndrome, including: risk factors and possible symptoms; doctor’s visits, including choosing a specialist; and dealing with the emotional/psychological strain of long-term illness, Living with Metabolic Syndrome offers powerful techniques and real-world advice that sufferers can immediately relate to. Living with Metabolic Syndrome covers: • Detailed information on the risk factors for metabolic syndrome, including diet, lifestyle and heredity • The variety of possible symptoms, such as fatigue and low appetite, which can accompany the syndrome • Treatment options, both medical and holistic, including the latest research discoveries and updates The essential steps after receiving a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome, including a quick-start 10-step checklist • The role that each doctor and specialist will play in your diagnosis and treatment regimen Providing not only knowledge and hope, but new and practical ways of confronting and living with the syndrome, Living with Metabolic Syndrome lets you reclaim your health, your energy, and your life. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Author : Terry Kirsten Strom
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 074321899X
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Syndrome X written by Terry Kirsten Strom and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2002-02-28 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millions of Americans follow the "best" medical advice every day to prevent heart attacks -- eating the standard low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet so widely recommended by doctors -- but in fact they are placing themselves at greater risk for heart disease. In Syndrome X: Overcoming the Silent Killer That Can Give You a Heart Attack, Dr. Gerald Reaven, the world-renowned physician who identified and named this silent killer, explains why the standard heart-healthy diet can be dangerous and lays out a simple six-step program to reduce the risk of heart disease for everyone. The problem stems from a little-known cluster of metabolic abnormalities known as Syndrome X. The insulin resistance that lies at the heart of the syndrome can turn normal rules of good health upside down and dramatically increase the risk of heart disease. Fortunately, Syndrome X can be cured. This important book explains how to identify the disorder and provides a program of diet and exercise (plus medication when necessary) that can render Syndrome X harmless. Tested in carefully controlled research settings and in practice, this remarkable new approach has the ability to reduce the risk of heart attacks and heart disease for all of us. Dr. Reaven shows how eating a diet relatively high in "good" fats (40 percent of calories) can dramatically lower the risk of heart disease if you have Syndrome X. The approach seems paradoxical: Everyone "knows" that fat is bad, so how can more fat possibly lead to better health? The answer lies in the type of fat and the body chemistry of the people who consume it. If you have the abnormal metabolism called Syndrome X, eating a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet to lower your LDL and blood fats won't protect you. In fact, doing so will increase the odds of heart disease. Millions of Americans have the potentially deadly, yet easily identifiable signs of Syndrome X -- but few cases are detected in time, because most physicians don't know what to look for. This trailblazing book will change that, making doctors and patients aware of the problem -- and its easy solution, an integrated program of diet and exercise that simultaneously reduces all the risk factors for heart disease, including Syndrome X. Dr. Reaven's discovery of Syndrome X has shown us that the standard approach to preventing heart disease is dangerous for many of us. Now, his safe, proven new approach explains how millions can drastically reduce their risk of heart disease. His program works not only for those who have Syndrome X, but also for anyone who simply wants to reduce the risk of heart disease.

Author : Dr. Jason Fung
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1771642661
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Diabetes Code written by Dr. Jason Fung and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR DR. JASON FUNG • “The doctor who invented intermittent fasting.” —The Daily Mail “Dr. Fung reveals how [type 2 diabetes] can be prevented and also reversed using natural dietary methods instead of medications … This is an important and timely book. Highly recommended.” —Dr. Mark Hyman, author of The Pegan Diet “Dr. Jason Fung has done it again. … Get this book!” —Dr. Steven R. Gundry, author of The Plant Paradox Everything you believe about treating type 2 diabetes is wrong. Today, most doctors, dietitians, and even diabetes specialists consider type 2 diabetes to be a chronic and progressive disease—a life sentence with no possibility of parole. But the truth, as Dr. Fung reveals in this groundbreaking book, is that type 2 diabetes is reversible. Writing with clear, persuasive language, Dr. Fung explains why conventional treatments that rely on insulin or other blood-glucose-lowering drugs can actually exacerbate the problem, leading to significant weight gain and even heart disease. The only way to treat type 2 diabetes effectively, he argues, is proper dieting and intermittent fasting—not medication. “The Diabetes Code is unabashedly provocative yet practical ... a clear blueprint for everyone to take control of their blood sugar, their health, and their lives.”—Dr. Will Cole, author of Intuitive Fasting

Author : Trung Nguyen
Publisher : EnCognitive.com
ISBN 13 : 1927091225
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understand and Overcome Gambling Addiction written by Trung Nguyen and published by EnCognitive.com. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides you with the knowledge needed to overcome gambling addiction, which is the “most insidious and baffling” disease according to Gamblers Anonymous. The book draws on the author’s 20 years of gambling addiction, the trials and tribulations of users from a self-help community started in 2003 (GamblingHelper.com), and the latest scientific findings. The book discusses the symptoms, triggers, and causes of gambling addiction from the perspectives of biology, psychology, environment, economics, and spirituality. The book includes solutions to overcome the disease based on the most current research. The Gamblers Anonymous program was founded in 1957 and is based on Alcoholics Anonymous, which was founded in 1935. New and important findings on compulsive gambling have been found since that time. This book discusses these new findings. Gambling addiction can be overcome and this book shows you how.

Author : Thomas Seyfried
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118310306
Total Pages : 482 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cancer as a Metabolic Disease written by Thomas Seyfried and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-05-18 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book addresses controversies related to the origins of cancer and provides solutions to cancer management and prevention. It expands upon Otto Warburg's well-known theory that all cancer is a disease of energy metabolism. However, Warburg did not link his theory to the "hallmarks of cancer" and thus his theory was discredited. This book aims to provide evidence, through case studies, that cancer is primarily a metabolic disease requring metabolic solutions for its management and prevention. Support for this position is derived from critical assessment of current cancer theories. Brain cancer case studies are presented as a proof of principle for metabolic solutions to disease management, but similarities are drawn to other types of cancer, including breast and colon, due to the same cellular mutations that they demonstrate.

Author : J.H. Goedecke
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 3318025771
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Diabetes and Physical Activity written by J.H. Goedecke and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2014-09-15 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting current knowledge regarding the relationship between exercise and diabetes, this publication discusses in detail the physiologic, molecular and genetic mechanisms involved in this interaction. Further, the book presents valuable information on the role of exercise in the treatment and management of diabetes through the life course, including gestational diabetes, diabetes in children, and in the elderly. Notably, the role of diet in modulating the relationship between exercise and diabetes is explored, and for the first time, the importance of sedentary behavior, rather than exercise, is highlighted. The current public health guidelines for type 2 diabetes are presented, as well as practical recommendations for the management of type 1 diabetes. Finally, in each chapter areas of further investigations are emphasized. The book provides a valuable and up-to-date overview and is highly recommended to researchers, students, clinicians, including physicians, dieticians, biokineticists, physiotherapists, nurses and diabetes educators.