Overcoming Metabolic Syndrome
Book Details
Author(s)
Scott Isaacs
Publisher
Addicus Books
ISBN / ASIN
1886039739
ISBN-13
9781886039735
Availability
In Stock.
Sales Rank
#965,033
Category
Health & Fitness
Marketplace
United States 🇺🇸
Description
Twenty-seven Percent of Americans Have Metabolic Syndrome
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It’s now estimated that 55 million Americans have metabolic syndrome; however, if you’re like most Americans, you may not have ever heard of the syndrome much less understand how it increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. Metabolic syndrome actually is a cluster of disorders, all of which are affected by both genetics and lifestyle. If you have three or more of the following, you considered as having metabolic syndrome:
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·       A waistline of 40 inches or more for men and 35 inches or more for women
·       High triglyceride levels
·       High blood pressure
·       Elevated fasting blood sugar levels
·       Low HDL cholesterol levels (the good cholesterol)Â
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There are no specific symptoms of metabolic syndrome, but it takes a toll on health. People with metabolic syndrome are 3.5 times more likely to die of a heart-related ailment and 5 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.
·       High triglyceride levels
·       High blood pressure
·       Elevated fasting blood sugar levels
·       Low HDL cholesterol levels (the good cholesterol)Â
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There are no specific symptoms of metabolic syndrome, but it takes a toll on health. People with metabolic syndrome are 3.5 times more likely to die of a heart-related ailment and 5 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.
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The good news is that you can overcome this deadly syndrome. The authors of Overcoming Metabolic Syndrome, an endocrinologist and a cardiovascular surgeon, have treated thousands of patients; they know how to cut through the confusion and give you’re the basics about how you can restore your health.
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Among the questions they answer:
·       How do I know if I have metabolic syndrome?
·       What is insulin resistance? Why is it a critical issue?
·       Why does insulin resistance make it so hard to lose weight?
·       What is the role of exercise, diet, and nutrition?
·       Which medications are used to treat the syndrome?
·       What is insulin resistance? Why is it a critical issue?
·       Why does insulin resistance make it so hard to lose weight?
·       What is the role of exercise, diet, and nutrition?
·       Which medications are used to treat the syndrome?
 A Clear and Simple Guide to Better Health!
