Weight Loss
Overweight, Metabolic Syndrome and Cancer
A Closer Look at Weight and the Metabolic Syndrome and Cancer Many people have never even heard of the metabolic syndrome, cancer also known as Syndrome X. Until recently, most physicians had never heard of the metabolic syndrome either. Yet this condition - a combination of blood lipid abnormalities, high blood pressure, and elevated blood sugar—affects almost one-quarter of the adult ... More »
Overweight and Diabetes
A Closer Look at Over Weight and Diabetes Perhaps the strongest association between weight gain, metabolic abnormalities, and disease risk is found with type 2 diabetes. (Type 1 diabetes typically affects younger people and is caused by the pancreas not producing insulin.) A majority of people who have type 2 diabetes are also overweight, and the incidence of type 2 diabetes is increasing as t... More »
Sustainable Weight Loss Action Steps
Sustainable Weight Loss - Action Steps The path to sustainable weight loss needs a beginning. As you put your new knowledge to work and embark on a comprehensive weight-loss method, there are several things you can do. The goal is to maximize your knowledge so that you are prepared to make informed decisions for your best approach. Consult with your doctor before starting any weight mana... More »
Weight-loss-myths
Myths and Weight Loss Myths are a part of every society and culture. They help explain common experiences that are mysterious, frightening, or difficult to understand. Ancient civilizations used myths to explain aspects of the world that they could not comprehend. Joseph Campbell, author of the book The Power of Myth, explains that we need myths to survive and to explain and understand our e... More »
Weight Loss Tips
You cannot lose weight without burning up more calories than you eat; you gain weight only when you eat more than you burn. Obviously, then, an effective weight loss program is one which has you eat fewer calories than you burn. Contrary to what many people think, regular exercise usually diminishes the appetite rather than increasing it. Weight loss is not easy, and it is often not fun, alt... More »
