Cancer Screening
Why is cancer screening not more commonly known or used by most medical doctors?
We don't know.
In our office we offer the AMAS test. When cancer cells develop in the body they have an antigen called malignin on their cell walls. This is true for any type of cancer. When these cells are detected by your immune system, an antibody called Anti-malignin antibody is produced to fight off these cells. The AMAS test measures the levels of this antibody in your blood. The AMAS test is very sensitive to this antibody, which means if elevated levels are present the test is very accurate at detecting them. The test however will not tell us the location or type of cancer it is detecting. The test often detects cancers far before the outward signs would be detected on any other testing.
The AMAS test is an excellent general screen to rule our any cancerous processes. Even if your test were to be elevated, further screening to locate the problem will begin sooner than with any other method, and we all know that early detection is the key to cancer survival.
We don't know.
In our office we offer the AMAS test. When cancer cells develop in the body they have an antigen called malignin on their cell walls. This is true for any type of cancer. When these cells are detected by your immune system, an antibody called Anti-malignin antibody is produced to fight off these cells. The AMAS test measures the levels of this antibody in your blood. The AMAS test is very sensitive to this antibody, which means if elevated levels are present the test is very accurate at detecting them. The test however will not tell us the location or type of cancer it is detecting. The test often detects cancers far before the outward signs would be detected on any other testing.
The AMAS test is an excellent general screen to rule our any cancerous processes. Even if your test were to be elevated, further screening to locate the problem will begin sooner than with any other method, and we all know that early detection is the key to cancer survival.
Cholesterol Issues and Heart Conditions
What are important factors for heart health?
One important factor is the amount of lipids – fats – in the body. Simply speaking, heart disease develops when your blood lipids – i.e. your total cholesterol level – get too high. But researchers have recently found that the complete picture involves many other important factors.
Scientists have identified new warning markers, related to nutrition, blood clotting, and inflammation that can play a major role in determining whether an individual will suffer a heart attack. Using these latest advancements in cardiovascular research, we now have a unique comprehensive cardiovascular assessment that measures 10 important markers and their ratios:
What do these markers mean?
You may already be familiar with some of lipid markers such as LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, which are increased by a diet high in saturated fats or carbohydrates and often lead to heart disease. HDL cholesterol, commonly called the “good cholesterol,” is bolstered by exercise and fish oils, and actually protects your heart. Apo A-1 and Apo B are important protein components of these two cholesterols that influence their movement in the bloodstream and determine their impact on your cardiovascular system.
But besides these important standard markers, there are new independent factors that can double or even triple the likelihood of heart attack and stroke.
Researchers at Harvard recently discovered that C-reactive protein, a protein that indicates inflammation in the body, serves as a strong predictor of future heart attack and stroke. Levels of this important protein are increased by past or current infections, such as Chlamydia pneumoniae.
Another new marker, homocysteine, is an amino acid that can scrape the lining of blood vessel walls, triggering fatty deposits and atherosclerosis. One study found that men with high homocysteine had 3 times greater incidence of heart attack, even when adjustment for other factors was considered! Click Here to Learn More
One important factor is the amount of lipids – fats – in the body. Simply speaking, heart disease develops when your blood lipids – i.e. your total cholesterol level – get too high. But researchers have recently found that the complete picture involves many other important factors.
Scientists have identified new warning markers, related to nutrition, blood clotting, and inflammation that can play a major role in determining whether an individual will suffer a heart attack. Using these latest advancements in cardiovascular research, we now have a unique comprehensive cardiovascular assessment that measures 10 important markers and their ratios:
- Homocysteine
- C-reactive protein
- Fibrinogen
- Lipoprotein(a)
- Triglycerides
- LDL cholesterol
- HDL cholesterol
- Apo B
- Apo A-1
- Total cholesterol
You may already be familiar with some of lipid markers such as LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, which are increased by a diet high in saturated fats or carbohydrates and often lead to heart disease. HDL cholesterol, commonly called the “good cholesterol,” is bolstered by exercise and fish oils, and actually protects your heart. Apo A-1 and Apo B are important protein components of these two cholesterols that influence their movement in the bloodstream and determine their impact on your cardiovascular system.
But besides these important standard markers, there are new independent factors that can double or even triple the likelihood of heart attack and stroke.
Researchers at Harvard recently discovered that C-reactive protein, a protein that indicates inflammation in the body, serves as a strong predictor of future heart attack and stroke. Levels of this important protein are increased by past or current infections, such as Chlamydia pneumoniae.
Another new marker, homocysteine, is an amino acid that can scrape the lining of blood vessel walls, triggering fatty deposits and atherosclerosis. One study found that men with high homocysteine had 3 times greater incidence of heart attack, even when adjustment for other factors was considered! Click Here to Learn More
Thyroid Issues
Thyroid Disorders
Thyroid disorders are frequently misdiagnosed, misunderstood and poorly managed. Patients will often seek help in our office for symptoms associated with hypothyroidism such as fatigue, weight loss, heavy menstrual bleeding, depression and fibrocystic breast disease only to find out they have a thyroid problem. Other signs and symptoms of thyroid problems can include elevated cholesterol, constipation, always feeling cold, extremely dry skin and the loss of the lateral one third of the eyebrow.
Patients often are led to believe that they either do or do not have a thyroid disorder because their doctor has run a TSH. TSH is not a thyroid hormone but rather it is a pituitary hormone and using it as an indicator of thyroid function assumes that other endocrine organs such as the pituitary and hypothalamus are functioning normally. In order to properly diagnose thyroid disease, blood tests that include the active forms of the thyroid hormone called Free T 4 and Free T3 must be assessed along with a hormone called Reverse T3. Autoantibodies must also be tested to determine whether the disease has an autoimmune component. Often it is necessary to determine whether an iodine deficien cy is present. Iodine deficiency is very common and can easily be tested through urinalysis. In addition to thyroid disorders, iodine deficiency can be a contributing factor in fibrocystic breast disease.
Although thyroid disorders are very manageable and oftentimes fixable, the proper evaluation and diagnosis are essential before treatment can be effective. Disease of the thyroid is often secondary to other problems and thyroid problems should be assessed and treated with consideration of a persons overall health. If you have been told that you have symptoms of thyroid disease and that you don't have a thyroid problem because of a simple TSH test, it may be time for a more through evaluation. Click Here to Learn More
Thyroid disorders are frequently misdiagnosed, misunderstood and poorly managed. Patients will often seek help in our office for symptoms associated with hypothyroidism such as fatigue, weight loss, heavy menstrual bleeding, depression and fibrocystic breast disease only to find out they have a thyroid problem. Other signs and symptoms of thyroid problems can include elevated cholesterol, constipation, always feeling cold, extremely dry skin and the loss of the lateral one third of the eyebrow.
Patients often are led to believe that they either do or do not have a thyroid disorder because their doctor has run a TSH. TSH is not a thyroid hormone but rather it is a pituitary hormone and using it as an indicator of thyroid function assumes that other endocrine organs such as the pituitary and hypothalamus are functioning normally. In order to properly diagnose thyroid disease, blood tests that include the active forms of the thyroid hormone called Free T 4 and Free T3 must be assessed along with a hormone called Reverse T3. Autoantibodies must also be tested to determine whether the disease has an autoimmune component. Often it is necessary to determine whether an iodine deficien cy is present. Iodine deficiency is very common and can easily be tested through urinalysis. In addition to thyroid disorders, iodine deficiency can be a contributing factor in fibrocystic breast disease.
Although thyroid disorders are very manageable and oftentimes fixable, the proper evaluation and diagnosis are essential before treatment can be effective. Disease of the thyroid is often secondary to other problems and thyroid problems should be assessed and treated with consideration of a persons overall health. If you have been told that you have symptoms of thyroid disease and that you don't have a thyroid problem because of a simple TSH test, it may be time for a more through evaluation. Click Here to Learn More
Bacterial Overgrowth and Candida Issues
What is Bacterial Overgrowth?
It's not an overstatement to say that the small intestine is the most important segment of the entire digestive tract, which starts at the mouth and ends at the rectum. Nutrients we eat -- carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals -- are absorbed in the small intestine. If anything interferes with the absorption here, nutrient deficiencies can result.
The small intestine normally contains relatively small numbers of bacteria. However, certain factors can cause the growth of excess bacteria.
Through a process called bile acid deconjugation, the unwanted bacteria causes fat malabsorption. It also blocks carbohydrates from being absorbed. Intead, they're left to ferment in the intestines, resulting in gas, bloating, pain, mucus in stools, foul-smelling gas and stools, and diarrhea. Sweets and starchy foods cause the worst symptoms.
Toxic metabolic substances produced by the bacteria injures intestinal cells and impairs absorption, resulting in nutrient deficiencies, food allergies and intolerances, and poorly functioning digestive enzymes.
What Causes Bacterial Overgrowth?
It's not an overstatement to say that the small intestine is the most important segment of the entire digestive tract, which starts at the mouth and ends at the rectum. Nutrients we eat -- carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals -- are absorbed in the small intestine. If anything interferes with the absorption here, nutrient deficiencies can result.
The small intestine normally contains relatively small numbers of bacteria. However, certain factors can cause the growth of excess bacteria.
Through a process called bile acid deconjugation, the unwanted bacteria causes fat malabsorption. It also blocks carbohydrates from being absorbed. Intead, they're left to ferment in the intestines, resulting in gas, bloating, pain, mucus in stools, foul-smelling gas and stools, and diarrhea. Sweets and starchy foods cause the worst symptoms.
Toxic metabolic substances produced by the bacteria injures intestinal cells and impairs absorption, resulting in nutrient deficiencies, food allergies and intolerances, and poorly functioning digestive enzymes.
What Causes Bacterial Overgrowth?
- Decreased motility in the small intestine - caused by excess dietary sugar, chronic stress, and conditions such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, and scleroderma. In the United States, up to 40% of chronic diarrhea in people with diabetes is associated with bacterial overgrowth.
- Hypochlorhydria - as people get older, the amount of stomach acid they secrete decline. Because stomach acid is acidic and helps to kill bacteria in the small intestine, if there is less stomach acid, bacteria are more likely to proliferate. Another very common cause of hypochlorhydria is due to excessive use of antacids.
- Structural abnormalities in the small intestine - gastric bypass surgery, small intestinal diverticula, blind loop, intestinal obstruction, and Crohn's disease fistula are some of the structural causes of bacterial overgrowth
- Other causes include immune deficiency, stress, certain medications such as steroids, antibiotics, and birth control pills, inadequate dietary fiber, and pancreatic enzyme deficiency.
Constipation/Diarrhea
Constipation or Diarrhea
Constipation and Diarrhea are common complaints for many patients, and most of them feel it is “just how they are” and that it is something they have to live with. Laxatives and other medications are not long term solutions to these problems. If you are not moving your bowels regularly and daily you could have a developing condition that could cause more serious problems later on. Chronic constipation can cause a back up of waste material into the intestines. This material can be harmful if retained in the bowels. Remember there is a reason that the body is trying to eliminate it.
Recurrent diarrhea or loose stools are frequently a sign of abnormal flora in the gut. There are normal beneficial bacteria which reside in our intestine that help aide in digestion and keep harmful bacterial from taking up residence. Did you know that antibiotic use often disrupts the normal beneficial bacteria living within our GI tract? When these “good” bacteria are killed off it allows harmful bacteria and even yeast (candida) to flourish. This situation is called bacterial overgrowth. This can result in diarrhea, loose stools and even constipation.
Occasionally, constipation or diarrhea is often a symptom of other internal conditions occurring within the body. Conditions such as thyroid abnormality, chronic candida, and autoimmune attack on the intestines can all cause bowel irregularity. Normal intestinal function and health is very important to your overall health and wellbeing. We can help to diagnose the cause of the irregularity and exclude more serious conditions.
Constipation and Diarrhea are common complaints for many patients, and most of them feel it is “just how they are” and that it is something they have to live with. Laxatives and other medications are not long term solutions to these problems. If you are not moving your bowels regularly and daily you could have a developing condition that could cause more serious problems later on. Chronic constipation can cause a back up of waste material into the intestines. This material can be harmful if retained in the bowels. Remember there is a reason that the body is trying to eliminate it.
Recurrent diarrhea or loose stools are frequently a sign of abnormal flora in the gut. There are normal beneficial bacteria which reside in our intestine that help aide in digestion and keep harmful bacterial from taking up residence. Did you know that antibiotic use often disrupts the normal beneficial bacteria living within our GI tract? When these “good” bacteria are killed off it allows harmful bacteria and even yeast (candida) to flourish. This situation is called bacterial overgrowth. This can result in diarrhea, loose stools and even constipation.
Occasionally, constipation or diarrhea is often a symptom of other internal conditions occurring within the body. Conditions such as thyroid abnormality, chronic candida, and autoimmune attack on the intestines can all cause bowel irregularity. Normal intestinal function and health is very important to your overall health and wellbeing. We can help to diagnose the cause of the irregularity and exclude more serious conditions.
Gastrointestinal Issues
Gastrointestinal Issues
Information from Diagnos-Techs, Inc. Clinical and Research Laboratory
Get to the bottom of heartburn, bloating, and diarrhea...
You don't have to travel to another country to contract a parasite; they are all around us, both in big cities, and in small towns.
Also, using antibiotics without an evaluation to reveal the type of infection can result in using an inappropriate antibiotic. This can actually strengthen the offending microbes and make it more difficult and expensive to treat. Overutilization of antibiotics renders the gastrointestinal tract more susceptible to chronic overgrowth of harmful micro-organisms.
Currently, World Health Organization studies indicate that about ½ billion individuals are infected annually by Amoeba histolytica and about the same number are infected by Giardia and cryptosporidium. Considering all parasites, more than ¼ of the Earth's population is infected at any time.
Bodily functions affected by GI pathogens
Intestinal pathogen infections cannot be clinically differentiated solely on the basis of medical history, physical exam and/or symptoms. Specific diagnosis requires laboratory evaluation and confirmation. In most laboratories, the general request for stool ova and parasite screening does not include the specialized testing and confirmation provided by the GI Health panel™. Asymptomatic, mild symptomatic and overt GI pathogen infections can affect and deter gastrointestinal function, and, if undetected, will lead to chronic illness.
Prevention notes
To determine if the GI Panel™ is appropriate for your gastrointestinal concerns, call us today to schedule your consultation.
Information from Diagnos-Techs, Inc. Clinical and Research Laboratory
Get to the bottom of heartburn, bloating, and diarrhea...
You don't have to travel to another country to contract a parasite; they are all around us, both in big cities, and in small towns.
Also, using antibiotics without an evaluation to reveal the type of infection can result in using an inappropriate antibiotic. This can actually strengthen the offending microbes and make it more difficult and expensive to treat. Overutilization of antibiotics renders the gastrointestinal tract more susceptible to chronic overgrowth of harmful micro-organisms.
Currently, World Health Organization studies indicate that about ½ billion individuals are infected annually by Amoeba histolytica and about the same number are infected by Giardia and cryptosporidium. Considering all parasites, more than ¼ of the Earth's population is infected at any time.
Bodily functions affected by GI pathogens
Intestinal pathogen infections cannot be clinically differentiated solely on the basis of medical history, physical exam and/or symptoms. Specific diagnosis requires laboratory evaluation and confirmation. In most laboratories, the general request for stool ova and parasite screening does not include the specialized testing and confirmation provided by the GI Health panel™. Asymptomatic, mild symptomatic and overt GI pathogen infections can affect and deter gastrointestinal function, and, if undetected, will lead to chronic illness.
Prevention notes
- Observe strict personal hygiene habits
- Eat cooked food when outside your home
- Wash fresh fruits and vegetables with soap and water
- Avoid drinking potentially contaminated surface water
- Before overseas travel, contact the CDC for tips
- Wash hands after touching pets
- Non-invasive sampling: saliva and stool
- Home collection: no office visit
- Economical
- Comprehensive: detects a broad spectrum of common pathogens and includes digestion efficiency evaluation
- Improved wellness: general GI complaints identified and resolved
- Modular: retesting of one or several abnormal findings is available without repeating the entire panel
To determine if the GI Panel™ is appropriate for your gastrointestinal concerns, call us today to schedule your consultation.
Heartburn
Heartburn and GERD
In case you have missed the multitude of commercials on television, GERD stands for Gastrointestinal Esophageal Reflux Disease. Although the term GERD has become very popular lately, it certainly is not a new condition. Simply put GERD is heartburn which is caused by backflow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus. This reflux of acid can cause heartburn, an acidy or sour taste in the mouth, painful swallowing and even chest pain.
GERD is becoming an increasingly more common problem. Recent statistics from the US Department of Health and Human Services indicate that about seven (7) million people in the US alone suffer from GERD. If the disease has been around for such a long time, why are we seeing it more frequently? There are likely several factors which contribute to this increased frequency. There are obvious dietary factors such as high sugar and fatty meals. Overuse of antacids and antibiotics can lead to disruption of normal GI tract flora or bacterial overgrowth. Even food allergies or sensitivities could be causing irregular or improper digestion and leading to heartburn. What may not be so obvious is that the treatments now readily available are not controlling the problem. It may seem obvious that if acid from the stomach is flowing back into the esophagus, there must be too much acid in the stomach. This is somewhat true, but that acid is not necessarily “normal stomach acid”, but abnormal acids in the stomach from improper digestion and putrefaction of stomach contents.
In other words, when normal stomach acid is inadequate food is not properly digested and undigested food remains in the stomach. The undigested food begins to break down and produces acids. It is often these acids that cause heartburn and GERD. We can help you find a permanent solution to your heartburn without taking daily medications.
(Source: Digestive Diseases in the United States: Epidemiology and Impact, National Digestive Diseases Data Working Group, James E. Everhart, MD, MPH, Editor, US Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, National Institutes of Health, NIH Publication No. 94-1447, May 1994)
In case you have missed the multitude of commercials on television, GERD stands for Gastrointestinal Esophageal Reflux Disease. Although the term GERD has become very popular lately, it certainly is not a new condition. Simply put GERD is heartburn which is caused by backflow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus. This reflux of acid can cause heartburn, an acidy or sour taste in the mouth, painful swallowing and even chest pain.
GERD is becoming an increasingly more common problem. Recent statistics from the US Department of Health and Human Services indicate that about seven (7) million people in the US alone suffer from GERD. If the disease has been around for such a long time, why are we seeing it more frequently? There are likely several factors which contribute to this increased frequency. There are obvious dietary factors such as high sugar and fatty meals. Overuse of antacids and antibiotics can lead to disruption of normal GI tract flora or bacterial overgrowth. Even food allergies or sensitivities could be causing irregular or improper digestion and leading to heartburn. What may not be so obvious is that the treatments now readily available are not controlling the problem. It may seem obvious that if acid from the stomach is flowing back into the esophagus, there must be too much acid in the stomach. This is somewhat true, but that acid is not necessarily “normal stomach acid”, but abnormal acids in the stomach from improper digestion and putrefaction of stomach contents.
In other words, when normal stomach acid is inadequate food is not properly digested and undigested food remains in the stomach. The undigested food begins to break down and produces acids. It is often these acids that cause heartburn and GERD. We can help you find a permanent solution to your heartburn without taking daily medications.
(Source: Digestive Diseases in the United States: Epidemiology and Impact, National Digestive Diseases Data Working Group, James E. Everhart, MD, MPH, Editor, US Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, National Institutes of Health, NIH Publication No. 94-1447, May 1994)
Leaky Gut Syndrome
Leaky Gut
The lining of the intestines is a barrier that normally only allows properly digested fats, proteins, and starches pass through and enter the bloodstream. A healthy digestive tract is very efficient at only allowing these things to pass thorough. However, when the GI tract becomes irritated for any number of reasons tiny spaces between the cells called desmosomes open up and can allow the passage of larger undigested and unwanted molecules into the blood stream. Our immune systems do not recognize these molecules and an immune antibody reaction is triggered. The excess immune response often leads to more damage and irritation to the cells lining the GI tract and now it may be possible for bacteria and/or yeast to pass into the bloodstream. The body's immune response to these invaders will often trigger an inflammatory reaction that can involve the entire body and produce many symptoms other than GI discomfort.
Some common symptoms of leaky gut include: abdominal pain, asthma, chronic joint pain, chronic muscle pain, confusion, fuzzy or foggy thinking, gas, indigestion, mood swings, nervousness, poor immunity, recurrent vaginal infections, skin rashes, diarrhea, bed-wetting, recurrent bladder infections, poor memory, shortness of breath, constipation, bloating, aggressive behavior, anxiety, fatigue, feeling toxic. Leaky gut syndrome is associated with the following conditions:
Cathy Wong, N.D., Leaky Gut Syndrome/Intestinal Permeability. Lipski, E. Digestive Wellness, Keats Publishing/McGraw Hill, 2001.
The lining of the intestines is a barrier that normally only allows properly digested fats, proteins, and starches pass through and enter the bloodstream. A healthy digestive tract is very efficient at only allowing these things to pass thorough. However, when the GI tract becomes irritated for any number of reasons tiny spaces between the cells called desmosomes open up and can allow the passage of larger undigested and unwanted molecules into the blood stream. Our immune systems do not recognize these molecules and an immune antibody reaction is triggered. The excess immune response often leads to more damage and irritation to the cells lining the GI tract and now it may be possible for bacteria and/or yeast to pass into the bloodstream. The body's immune response to these invaders will often trigger an inflammatory reaction that can involve the entire body and produce many symptoms other than GI discomfort.
Some common symptoms of leaky gut include: abdominal pain, asthma, chronic joint pain, chronic muscle pain, confusion, fuzzy or foggy thinking, gas, indigestion, mood swings, nervousness, poor immunity, recurrent vaginal infections, skin rashes, diarrhea, bed-wetting, recurrent bladder infections, poor memory, shortness of breath, constipation, bloating, aggressive behavior, anxiety, fatigue, feeling toxic. Leaky gut syndrome is associated with the following conditions:
- Ulcerative colitis
- Giardia
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Food allergies and sensitivities
- Liver dysfunction
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Autoimmune disease
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Environmental illness
- Hives
- Acne
- Allergies
- Inflammatory joint disease / arthritis
- Intestinal infections
- Pancreatic insufficiency
Stomach Pain
Stomach pains and indigestion
Do you suffer with chronic stomach upset and heartburn? Have you tried antacids with no relief? Are you tired of feeling bloated after meals?
You could be suffering with intestinal dysbiosis. In other words, you are not digesting your food well and it is causing an alteration of the normal healthy environment in your GI tract. This can lead to bacterial overgrowth in the GI tract. This can happen for many reasons from food allergies to disorders of your intestinal linings. Let our doctors help you get to the root of your stomach problems.
Have you already been diagnosed with an intestinal disorder, but not getting effective relief? Because we address the source or cause of the problem rather than trying to treat the symptoms, we can often help where other treatments have not. Stop suffering and let us help you.
Do you suffer with chronic stomach upset and heartburn? Have you tried antacids with no relief? Are you tired of feeling bloated after meals?
You could be suffering with intestinal dysbiosis. In other words, you are not digesting your food well and it is causing an alteration of the normal healthy environment in your GI tract. This can lead to bacterial overgrowth in the GI tract. This can happen for many reasons from food allergies to disorders of your intestinal linings. Let our doctors help you get to the root of your stomach problems.
Have you already been diagnosed with an intestinal disorder, but not getting effective relief? Because we address the source or cause of the problem rather than trying to treat the symptoms, we can often help where other treatments have not. Stop suffering and let us help you.
Weightloss
Weight Loss
Weight loss is an issue that should be looked at from the perspective of health and well being. Patients should consider the attainment of optimal weight as a benefit derived from a balance in their life that incorporates proper diet, physiology and exercise. When it comes to weight loss, optimal metabolism is a key feature.
Some of the most common physiological imbalances of metabolism are caused by the misconception that glucose should be the primary source for our energy. Permanent weight loss can usually be attained by converting from a glucose to a fat based metabolism. Proper intake of healthy fats combined with the necessary supplements to help the body burn them will result in both increased energy and weight loss. Burning healthy fats will also result in increased mental focus and a decrease in the mental fogginess that so many patients initially complain about.
Leptin is a fat hormone that can be easily measured through a simple blood test. Elevated levels of this hormone indicate leptin resistance and this results in the inability of the body to turn off the hunger signal in the hypothalamus. Elevated leptin will also cause the body to store excess fat. When leptin is elevated the hormone can be brought down to a healthy level through diet and supplementation thus allowing weight loss in patients who have tried various approaches that have failed and now have no hope.
Other common problems that cause patients difficulty when trying to lose weight include improperly diagnosed and poorly managed thyroid disorders. Female hormone imbalances are also contributory to the inability to lose weight. Cortisol is a stress hormone that can cause difficulty in the ability of the body to efficiently burn glucose for energy. Cortisol can be measured either through blood or saliva and can be reduced through proper treatment that includes identifying the physical cause of the stress and balancing the body's physiology.
There are a number of things that can make it virtually impossible to lose weight. Identifying physiological and hormonal imbalances can help particularly when reasonable approaches have failed in the past.
Weight loss is an issue that should be looked at from the perspective of health and well being. Patients should consider the attainment of optimal weight as a benefit derived from a balance in their life that incorporates proper diet, physiology and exercise. When it comes to weight loss, optimal metabolism is a key feature.
Some of the most common physiological imbalances of metabolism are caused by the misconception that glucose should be the primary source for our energy. Permanent weight loss can usually be attained by converting from a glucose to a fat based metabolism. Proper intake of healthy fats combined with the necessary supplements to help the body burn them will result in both increased energy and weight loss. Burning healthy fats will also result in increased mental focus and a decrease in the mental fogginess that so many patients initially complain about.
Leptin is a fat hormone that can be easily measured through a simple blood test. Elevated levels of this hormone indicate leptin resistance and this results in the inability of the body to turn off the hunger signal in the hypothalamus. Elevated leptin will also cause the body to store excess fat. When leptin is elevated the hormone can be brought down to a healthy level through diet and supplementation thus allowing weight loss in patients who have tried various approaches that have failed and now have no hope.
Other common problems that cause patients difficulty when trying to lose weight include improperly diagnosed and poorly managed thyroid disorders. Female hormone imbalances are also contributory to the inability to lose weight. Cortisol is a stress hormone that can cause difficulty in the ability of the body to efficiently burn glucose for energy. Cortisol can be measured either through blood or saliva and can be reduced through proper treatment that includes identifying the physical cause of the stress and balancing the body's physiology.
There are a number of things that can make it virtually impossible to lose weight. Identifying physiological and hormonal imbalances can help particularly when reasonable approaches have failed in the past.
