Q. What factors increase one’s risk of becoming obese later in life? A. Research shows a correlation between prenatal status, influencing fat deposition as well as appetite regulation later in life. A fetus exposed to high or low levels of nutrition tends toward obesity, emphasizing the...
Q. Why is the obesity and diabetes rate in this country climbing so fast? My husband’s family is very overweight and I am concerned about his gene pool! A. Here is the good news- 79% of ALL diseases, obesity included, need the correct “landscape” to present! ...
Q. With “the thrill” of the holidays once again upon us- my stress is higher than ever. What can I do that is inexpensive yet effective to minimize the craziness of the upcoming season? A. Studies have shown that mutations in both the hormone leptin and...
Q. Why is the obesity and diabetes rate in this country climbing so fast? My husband’s family is very overweight and I am concerned about his gene pool! A. Here is the good news- 79% of ALL diseases, obesity included, need the correct “landscape” to present! ...
Q. Obesity runs in my family- I fight to maintain a good weight. However, I am pregnant and worry about my child as most of my nieces and nephews are very overweight. What do I need to know? A. More than half a million four year...
Q. What factors increase one’s risk of becoming obese later in life? A. Research shows a correlation between prenatal health status, patterns of fat deposition and appetite regulation later in life. What this means is fetuses exposed to high or low levels of nutrition tends towards...
Q. Is there any correlation between obesity and depression? A. Obesity, depression, and stress together or unto themselves provoke low levels of inflammation. Inflammation is associated with Atherosclerosis and an increased risk of heart disease as well as CRP (C-Reactive Protein) levels. Obese persons have higher...
Q. I heard a new and improved diet pill has hit the market, what is the name? Does it work and do I have to worry about side effects? A. The latest supposed “quick fix” pill is called Orlistat (aka Alli) available without a prescription. This...
For the most part everyone desires to lose weight, decrease body fat, and build muscle. Many have become fanatical, indulging in weight loss programs such as the Ornish, Aitkins, and Susanne Somers programs, and, while people are seeing fast weight loss, they are bringing undue...
It’s official! Childhood obesity is finally epidemic! One out of every five children are obese, totaling more than a half a million four year olds. Plus, more than nine million kids and teens the ages of 6 and 19 are obese. This sad number has...