Why are Overweight and Obesity Rates So High?

1. The modern-day food system: It encourages eating big portions of high-fructose corn syrup, refined grains, processed foods, sugar and artificial sweeteners, a perfect recipe for weight gain. High levels of sugar fructose may be the single biggest factor.

2. Sedentary lifestyles: Generations ago people had no choice but to exercise; they did it for their very livelihoods or at least to get from one place to another. Today, many people sit behind a desk for most of the day, then get in their cars to drive home. Leisure time involves more sitting, either in front of the TV, computer or video game system.

3. Stress and negative emotions: It is very easy to get caught up in using food as a security blanket, a distraction from boredom, or a way to cope with stress -- and once you get used to using food to feel better, it’s hard to break the routine. Further, the stress response itself can also encourage your body to gain weight.

4. Exposure to environmental pollutants: Exposure to low levels of pesticides, dyes, flavorings, perfumes, plastics, resins, and solvents may make you put on weight.

5. The make-up of bacteria in your gut: This is related to your diet, but if you eat a lot of sugar and grains, it can negatively influence not only your insulin and leptin levels, but also the bacteria in your gut, contributing to obesity.

6. Lack of sleep: This disrupts vital hormones and proteins in your body, which may also increase your risk of obesity.

Make the commitment to get healthy. Learn how to hasten your recovery. Consult with Dr. Regal and learn how to deal with the major culprits behind your weight gain!

Source: www.mercola.com newsletter: December 19, 2009

U.S. is the 3rd Fattest Country in the World!

Of the Top 10 Fattest Countries in the world, based on national health survey from the World Health Organization (WHO) compiled between 2000 and 2008, the United States, having 66.7 percent of its population overweight, ranks 3rd, only behind Samoa (93.5%) and number 2, Kiribati at 81.5 percent.

In the early 1960’s, 24 percent of Americans were overweight. Today, two-thirds of Americans are too fat, and the numbers on the scale keep going up. Health experts attribute the rise to an over-production of oil, fat and sugar -- the result of government farm subsidies started in the 1970’s that made it much cheaper to manufacture products like high fructose corn syrup, a common ingredient in processed foods.


These four tenets of optimal health and healthy weight remain the same, regardless of the cause for your weight gain:
1. Eat a healthy diet
2. Exercise
3. Get plenty of sleep
4. Manage your stress

A number of studies have demonstrated links between obesity and poor health conditions such as: Depression, Gastro esophageal reflux, Sleep apnea, Gout, Osteoarthritis, Gallbladder disease, Kidney disease, Diabetes, High blood pressure, High cholesterol, Coronary artery disease, Heart failure, Atrial fibrillation, Stroke, Pulmonary hypertension, Blood clots, Dementia and Numerous cancers

Reasons for dramatic rise in obesity since the 1970’s, include:
Increased consumption of highly processed food, especially fructose
Increased portion sizes of restaurant food and grocery products
Increased driving and computer use (sedentary activities)
Increased modernization
Certain medications
Endocrine disorders and genetics
Changing social perceptions of what is "normal" weight

Learn how to hasten your recovery. Consult with Dr. Regal and learn how to deal with the major culprits behind your weight gain!

Source: www.mercola.com newsletter: December 17, 2009

Step One: Take Charge of Your Life

Looking your best is not rocket science, however it does require a disciplined approach. Doing the right things is of course essential, however without the proper mindset, it is nearly impossible. Learn how to master the body-mind connection. Let Dr. Regal show you how.

Dr. Aleksonder Regal
Atlanta, GA USA
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