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