Showing posts with label Obesity in America. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Obesity in America. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Obesity: More Than A Cosmetic Problem (Part 4)

A Lesser-Known Impact Of Obesity

Hemoglobin A1C is extremely useful in revealing what the "average" blood sugar has been over the previous ninety days. This is the same standard laboratory measurement used to measure blood sugar control in diabetes.

 What many people may not be aware of is the fact that hemoglobin A1C has important implications for your brain health.

 In a landmark study published in the journal Neurology, the researches documented that elevated hemoglobin A1C is associated with changes in brain size.

 The study showed researchers looking at MRI's to determine which lab test correlated best with brain atrophy, and found that the hemoglobin A1C demonstrated the most powerful relationship. They commented:
"When comparing the degree of brain tissue loss in those individuals with the lowest hemoglobin A1C (4.4 - 5.2) to those having the highest hemoglobin A1C (5.9 - 9.0), the brain loss in those with the highest hemoglobin A1C was almost doubled during a six year period." (emphasis added)
Metaid can help lower your hemoglobin A1C and save your brain.

 Contact our Lake of the Ozarks compounding pharmacy learn more about Metaid and to pick up your personal supply today!
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Thursday, January 26, 2017

More Than A Cosmetic Problem - Part 3

Being overweight or obese greatly raises your risk for other health problems:
  • Coronary Heart Disease
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Stroke
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Abnormal Blood Fats
  • Metabolic Syndrome
  • Cancer
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Reproductive Problems 
  • Gallstones

The Greatest Weight Loss Myth

The greatest weight loss myth is that losing weight is all about willpower, eating less, and exercising more. Weight loss and weight gain is often assumed to be about willpower and "calories in" versus "calories out." That is so over-simplified and untrue. 

The human body is a highly complex biological system, with many hormones and brain centers that regulate when, what, and how much we eat. It's well-known that genetics, hormones, and various external factors have a huge impact on body weight. Although it's still the individual's responsibility to do something about their weight, blaming obesity on some sort of moral failure is unhelpful and inaccurate. 

The problem is greater than simple "calories in" and "calories out." The type of foods you eat can influence how many calories you consume, but it's really the "calories out" part of the equation that is much more complex than made out to be. Genetic predisposition and hormones really greatly influence our own metabolic rate, which is the energy (or calories) that we burn when at rest.

So when addressing weight gain and obesity, our focus should really be on what foods and lifestyle activities can positively influence all these hormones.

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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Obesity: More Than A Cosmetic Problem

Obesity is one of the fastest growing health conditions in America. More than two-thirds of the U.S. population is considered overweight, and more than one-third is considered obese. Many people battle with their weight off and on throughout the year, finding motivation to eat healthier and be more active at certain times and then losing motivation at other times. Typically, most people lose all motivation to stay in shape once the holidays arrive. We're almost to the end of the year, they think. I might as well enjoy myself during the holidays and then I'll start trying to lose weight after the first of the year.

Don't fall victim to this mindset. There is an alternative - an option that may enable you to eat until you feel full and avoid packing on extra pounds at the same time. Keep reading to learn more about the new weight loss product available at The Lime In The Coconut Compounding Pharmacy.

 More Than A Cosmetic Problem

 Being overweight or obese isn't just a cosmetic problem. These conditions greatly increase your risk of developing other health problems. For example, as your body mass index rises, so does your risk of coronary heart disease - a condition in which a waxy substance called plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries. These arteries supply oxygen-rich blood to your heart. Plaque can narrow or block the coronary arteries, reducing blood flow to the heart muscle and potentially causing a heart attack.

 Type 2 Diabetes

Being overweight or obese puts you at greater risk for developing type 2 diabetes. In fact, almost everyone with this diagnosis is overweight. Diabetes is a condition in which the body's blood glucose (or "blood sugar") level is too high. Normally, the body breaks down food into glucose and then carries it to cells throughout the body. The cells use a hormone called insulin to turn the glucose into energy. In type 2 diabetes, the cells become resistant to insulin. At first, the body reacts by producing more insulin. Over time, however, the body can't make enough insulin to control its blood glucose level. Diabetes is a leading cause of multiple adverse health conditions, including:
  • Stroke
  • Kidney disease
  • Coronary heart disease
  • Blindness
  • Early death

Fortunately, glucose control can be restored through weight reduction and proper diet.

The Lime In The Coconut Is Here To Help

Obesity happens one pound a time, but so does prevention. Whether you are trying to lose weight or simply keep your weight in check, our compounding pharmacy at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to help. We are the exclusive providers of a unique supplement called Metaid that can assist with the weight loss process.

Metaid is a dietary supplement that, when combined with simple dietary changes, will assist your metabolism in transitioning to using fat for fuel. Burning your body's stored fat results in weight loss and improved overall health. It can also help reduce and hunger and cravings.

Metaid was developed by a local physician and pharmacist and is available exclusively at The Lime In The Coconut Pharmacy in Lake Ozark, MO. For more information about this revolutionary new weight loss product, stop by and see us or give us a call at (573) 964-6786.
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PO Box 2145
Lake Ozark, MO 65049

(573) 964-6786 
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Monday-Thursday
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