Benefits of Weight Loss

Weight loss is a common concern with Americans. Weight loss is extremely important and can be very harmful especially with diabetes and heart disease.  Nearly everyone has seen the various weight loss products, and know that weight loss is a significant factor when you need to prevent heart disease, stroke, heart attack, congested heart failure, diabetes, and cancers, such as breast cancer, colon rectal cancers. Insulin is necessary for the transport of blood glucose into the cells of muscle and fat, which is then used for energy. By transporting glucose into cells, insulin keeps the blood glucose levels in the normal range. Insulin resistance is the condition whereby the effectiveness of insulin in transporting glucose into cells is diminished. The pancreas initially responds to insulin resistance by producing more insulin. As long as the pancreas can produce enough insulin to overcome this resistance, blood glucose levels remain normal. When the pancreas can no longer keep up with producing high levels of insulin, blood glucose levels begin to rise, resulting in type 2 diabetes. A natural solution for this condition is doing a nutritional oral chelation by using our R.T.R.E. formula.  

• Type 2 Diabetes - The risk of type 2 diabetes increases, but the good news often times it can be controlled by a good weight loss program. To assist with this condition we suggest the R.T.R.E. along with Psyllium or Pro-fibe. Diabetes and weight loss - type 2 diabetes reduces your body's ability to control blood sugar. This is a major cause of early death, heart disease, stroke, and blindness. Overweight people are twice as likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared to normal weight people. You can reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by losing weight and exercising more. If you have type 2 diabetes, losing weight and becoming more physically active can help control your blood sugar levels. Increasing your physical activity may also allow you to reduce the amount of diabetes medication you need. May we suggest our R.T.R.E.?

• High Blood Pressure and Hypertension - Hypertension is common among people who are overweight. Norwegian study showed that weight gain tended to increase blood pressure in women more significantly than in men. Heart disease, stroke, and weight loss - heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death and disability for people in the U.S. Overweight people are more likely to have high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, than people who are not overweight. Very high blood levels of cholesterol can also lead to heart disease and often are linked to being overweight. Being overweight also contributes to angina (chest pain caused by decreased oxygen to the heart) and sudden death from heart disease or stroke without any signs or symptoms. he good news is that losing a small amount of weight can reduce your chances of developing heart disease or a stroke. Reducing your weight by 10% can decrease your chance of developing heart disease. High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia). For help with this condition please try our R.T.R.E., Flax Seed Oil, Fish Oil with Garlic.

• Stroke, Congestive, Heart Failure and Heart Attack - The Nurses Health Study found that the risk of developing coronary artery disease increased 3 to 4 times in women who are over weight. A Finnish study showed that for every one-kilogram (2.2 pounds) increase in body weight, the risk of death from coronary artery disease increased by 1 percent. In patients who have already had a heart attack, excess weight is associated with an increased likelihood of a second heart attack. In this situation a good weigh loss program can be extremely helpful to avoid a stroke, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or a heart attack. For help with these conditions we suggest the R.T.R.E. or Flax Seed Oil and Fish Oil with Garlic. If you are interested in a good weight loss program try using the ProFibe and Psyllium, which provides fiber as well as protein, and can be used to make a healthy shake or can be used as a meal replacement.

• Cancer - Some studies have linked excess weight with colon cancer in both men and women. An increase of rectum cancer and prostate cancer in men. While gallbladder caner and uterus cancer in women. Weight gain may also be associated with breast cancer particularly in postmenopausal women. Fat tissue is important in the production of estrogen, and prolonged exposure to high levels of estrogen increases the risk of breast cancer. Cancer and weight loss - several types of cancer such as breast cancer and are associated with being overweight. In women, uterus cancer, gallbladder cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, breast cancer, and colon cancer can all be avoided id you get on a good weigh loss program. With men developing colorectal cancer and prostate cancer can all be avoided if you get on a good weigh loss program.

Gallbladder Disease and Weight Loss - Gallbladder disease and gallstones are more common if you are overweight. Try our Psyllium for bulking and our ProFibe for daily protein intake while on a weigh loss program.

Arthritis and Weight Loss - Arthritis is a common joint condition that most often affects the knee, hip, and lower back joints. Carrying extra pounds places extra pressure on these joints and wear away the cartilage that normally protects them. Weight loss can decrease stress on the knees, hips, and lower back and may improve the symptoms of arthritis.

Sleep Apnea and Weight Loss - Sleep apnea is a serious breathing condition that is associated with being overweight. Sleep apnea can cause a person to snore heavily and to stop breathing for short periods during sleep. Sleep apnea may cause daytime sleepiness and even heart failure. The risk for sleep apnea increases as body weight increases. Weight loss usually improves sleep apnea.