More than 4 million children are placed on adult prescriptions for weight related diseases

09/21/2010

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A NY Times report states that more and more children suffering from weight related diseases ; diabetes, high blood pressure , high cholesterol, and acid reflux  are being placed on adult prescriptions to treat their conditions. We must take some steps to stop this obesity epidemic.  What are you doing to protect your child?
Please read the full article http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/26/business/26kidmed.html?ref=medco_health_solutions_inc:
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3 most common deadly diseases you can prevent

07/27/2010

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Obesity has plagued our health for many years and continues to be a major risk factor. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that from 1985 -2008, there has been an increase in obesity nationwide from 20-30%.  The 3 most common diseases associated with unhealthy weights; diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart attacks and strokes may be controlled or averted through proper weight management.
Although most of us know the solutions to maintaining a healthy weight, we are not properly equipped and educated to do so. We often follow diets that cause us to lose and gain weight repeatedly and thus causes havoc on our metabolism.   According to Rose Deats, a certified health coach, the Glycemic Index lifestyle system provides the best solution to maintaining a healthy weight which will in turn positively affect your overall health while reducing the incidence of obesity related diseases.  The Glycemic Index lifestyle system was first used by the Diabetic community and has since been implemented within successful diets and lifestyle plans. It has been shown to increase metabolism while sustaining weight loss naturally. Sign up for your free 30 minutes Health Assessment at www.thehealthbuzz.org
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Which is the healthiest sugar?

07/01/2010

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Since most of us are well addicted to the sweet stuff, which do you think is the healthiest?  I will state the pros of some of our favorite sweetners and you can choose one;
Splenda (sucralose)-  600x times sweeter than sugar, has no calories, no effect on blood sugar, and according to the FDA , it poses no toxic or carcinogenic effects, no reproductive or neurologic risk  to humans.
Sweet'N Low (saccharin)-  300x times sweeter than sugar, FDA proposed a ban on this sweetner in 1977 after bladder cancer was found on male rats fed huge amount of saccharin, but it was never enacted.
NutraSweet and Equal ( aspartane)- 180-200x times sweeter than sugar, adds no calories to food, FDA and AMA approved.
Stevia (stevioside)- 250-300x times sweeter than sugar, calorie free, herb from South America, used in Japan for the past 30 years.
Sorbitol- generally recognized as safe by the FDA, found in nature such as in fruits and berries.
Sucrose (table sugar)- has 50% fructose and 50% glucose , less processed, fructose is  found in fruit.
Agave Nectar- 40% sweeter than sugar, produced from the agave plant in Mexico, contains primarily fructose and glucose, low in the glycemic index (does not strongly impact blood sugar and insulin levels), diabetic friendly.
Honey- natural, less processed
High Fructose Corn Syrup- common sweetner and preservative.

 Note: Excessive releases of insulin and, more specifically, chronically high blood sugar and insulin levels are linked to Metabolic Syndrome (also called Syndrome X), which is a complex of health disorders. Associated ailments include insulin resistance and type II diabetes, abdominal weight gain and obesity, problems with blood lipids (raised triglycerides and cholesterol) and high blood pressure.
Pick your healthiest sweetner and stay tune for the shocking cons!!!
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Is Sugar killing you?

06/24/2010

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Consider the following 3 reasons you should stay away from sugar and other simple carbohydrates:
1. Do you have a family history of diabetes?
2. Are you heavier than you should be?
3. Is your cholesterol /triglyceride level high ?
If you answer YES to any of the 3 questions, you should really skip or reduce the sweets and look for healthier alternatives. Consider following a meal and snack plan in line with the Glycemic Index.
Read more:
Mehmet Oz, M.D.: The Consequence of Sweetness: There's No Such Thing As ' Just A Little Sugar'
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