More studies are needed to understand the relationship between metabolic risk factors and the efficacy of drug therapy in people who have the metabolic syndrome. To gain the most benefit from modifying multiple metabolic risk factors, the underlying insulin-resistant state must become a target of therapy. The safest, most effective and preferred way to reduce insulin resistance in overweight and obese people is weight loss and increased physical activity. Other steps for managing the metabolic syndrome are also important for patients and their doctors: Routinely monitor body weight (especially the index for central obesity), blood glucose, lipoproteins and blood pressure. Treat individual risk factors (hyperlipidemia, hypertension and high blood glucose) according to established guidelines. Carefully choose anti-hypertensive drugs because different agents have different effects on insulin sensitivity.

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In this video I discuss the subject of mental acuity and emotions on the Atkins Diet and the whole “Low Carb Zombies” myth. Critics: “Low Carb Emotional Zombies” Not only may the Atkins Diet impair mental functioning, it may impair emotional functioning as well. Researchers at MIT are afraid the Atkins Diet is likely to make many people–especially women–irritable and depressed.[197] The Director of MIT’s distinguished Clinical Research Center measured the serotonin levels in the brains of 100 volunteers eating different diets.[198] www.atkinsexposed.org It’s not unusual for people who are changing their eating patterns or embarking on any kind of diet to experience episodes of irritability. However, according to Psychology Today, many who are trying testing low-carbohydrate regimens are reporting unusually high feelings of anger, tension and depression. Dr. Wurtman claims that that it’s a very well documented response-she calls it the “Atkins attitude”. www.geneva-health.com Check out the following sites: www.jonnybowden.com September issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers from Australia decided to investigate diet and mood. They put 93 overweight or obese men and women on one of two diets- high-carb low- fat, or low-carb high-fat. The diets ranged from 1400-1700 calories a day, approximately 30% less than what the participants were used to. The study lasted 8 weeks. At the beginning of the study- and for every 2 weeks afterwards– participants …

Our son, Willie, got a homework assignment. His worksheet teaches the proper amount of calories to consume to have a normal weight. The school teaches kids they can find their familiar foods — at any local fast food joint. Surprise, surprise! Could it be that our schools are actually Suspect Number One in fostering obesity and chronic illness? Watch the video — Willie and Dr. McDougall explain. More info at www.ProcessedPeople.com

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How much sugar is in your soft drink? What are the health effects of drinking soft drinks? Does diet soda make you gain weight? What’s the alternative?

Children spend much of their time at school. Part Two of PIC.tv’s Childhood Obesity in America documentary shows one school in San Francisco that is taking big steps toward battling childhood obesity, and finding out that exercise and fitness benefit children in more ways than one. For more, visit: pic.tv

Inflammation causes obesity is certainly a going theme in medical research. Specifically, it looks as if inflammation causes leptin resistance through the increase of Suppression of Cytokine Signaling (SOCS3) molecules as well as increasing cortisol secretion. Much of this begins with consuming too much omega 6 fat in proportion to omega 3, which in turn causes overproduction of interleukin-6 and a massive overinflammatory cytokine cascade.

Atkins Diet Quick Hits – Alcohol One of the questions I get quite often is can I drink during Induction or at all on Atkins. This question is probably least hard for me to answer as I have given much of alcohol except for maybe a couple times a year. With that, during Induction you definitely should not drink alcohol. It is only 14 days long, and certainly you can last 14 days without drinking. Why? The same reason we restrict everything else in Induction — get you back to a simple diet or platform to readd foods, drop in ketosis, and start a new way to eat. Some people can drink and lose weight still, but for others, it is a source of much trouble. Two reasons this can happen: * all alcohol must be consumed for fuel first before burning anything else which can last up to a hour and half per drink. So no fat burning while you are drinking alcohol. * Alcohol can lead increased hunger and decreased resistance to cravings. Wait ’til OWL phase, and figure out if you can add it back without gaining weight. If you can lose and drink, make sure your selection are low carb options. Figure out up front what and how many so you’ll know how long you will be off fat burning.

www.shed30in30detox.com Phentermine – Phentermine is used as both short-term and long-term medicine to treat obesity, usually accompanied by diet and behavior modification. It will suppress appetite by affecting neurotransmitters’ metabolism through changing the brain’s serotonin levels. In effect, what this achieves is to prevent the brain from receiving any hunger message by stimulating a particular group of neurotransmitters known as catecholamine, which includes dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine. Even when phentermine pills are taken along with a diet plan, there are side effects, such as dry mouth, insomnia, irritability, stomach upset or constipation until the body adjusts to the medication. These might disappear in time but it’s good practice to inform the physician if they persist for long. Besides possible addiction (both physical and psychological), there are other side effects related to phentermine. Phentermine can increase heart rate and blood pressure, leading to restlessness, palpitations, and insomnia. There is also the chance of severe pulmonary hypertension and heart valve damage. You could also experience hallucinations, confusion, and abnormal behavior. In case high doses are taken by the Phentermine patients, this may result in some of the side effects. These side effects remain for short period and once the body gets used to Phentermine medicine side effects reduces gradually. Some times the side effect makes the individual slim and smart …