Pare Down your Apple Shape
Dec 22, 2011 12:41AM ● By Kris Maki, WHNP
Take the belly fat quiz:
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Do you have central obesity or an apple body shape?
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Do you have elevated blood pressure?
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Do you have abnormal blood sugar or insulin levels?
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Do you have elevated triglycerides?
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Do you have high LDL (bad) cholesterol and or low HDL (good) cholesterol?
If you answered yes to 3 or more of the questions above, then you may have Metabolic Syndrome; a combination of conditions that increase the risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes. It is never too late to take action, even if you’re passed the middle age mark!
Consult a physician and ask for a solution that centers on therapeutic lifestyle changes such as healthy nutrition, nutritional products, exercise, and stress management. Look for a program that addresses weight loss and underlying factors like blood sugar and the inflammation process. By committing to a program of support and lifestyle changes, you will begin the process of attaining increased energy, healthy habits, decreased inflammation and an improved lifestyle.
Kris Maki, Restoration Medicine/Lifestyle Medicine, offers the First Line Therapy program to address Metabolic Syndrome. Restoration Medicine is located in Merritt Island. Call 321-305-6254 or visit www.MakiMD.com for more information.
