Friday October 9, 2009

Hi patient,

Time for another of the weighty BeHealthy newsletters.

I've been avoiding this one, but with the onsett of summer, beaches, and less colothes its hard to avoid.

Metabolic Syndrome. Or, why we're now considered the fattest nation.

Yes, the fattest. The fattest nation on Earth!

Incredible. It is to me anyway. Still whatever my beliefs, Australia is now officially the fattest nation in the world, with more than nine million adults classified as obese or overweight.

Four millions Australians are considered obese (26% of the adult population) and five million are considered overweight (33% of the adult population) and New Zealand is not far behind! A recent health survey of adults in New Zealand found that 35% were overweight and 21% were obese. Being obese or overweight is extremely unhealthy and has been shown to increase your risk of many chronic illnesses, including metabolic syndrome.

1 in 4 Australian adults have metabolic syndrome – could this be you?

It is estimated that 19-29% of Australian adults aged 25 and above have metabolic syndrome. If you have been diagnosed with one or more of the following conditions, you may have metabolic syndrome:
• High blood pressure.
• Diabetes or at risk of diabetes.
• Problems with your triglycerides or cholesterol.
• Carrying extra weight around your waist.

What causes metabolic syndrome?

Many factors contribute to the development of\ metabolic syndrome, including:
• Lack of exercise.
• Poorly managed stress.
• A high calorie diet.
• A diet high in processed foods and sugar.
• Toxicity.
These factors can throw your body out of balance so you lose the ability to regulate the levels of fat and sugar in your blood. This can cause cardiovascular problems, like high blood pressure, and increases your risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes – affecting your long-term health.

If you are exhibiting signs of metabolic syndrome, it is vitally important that you make an appointment with BeHealthy today about diet and lifestyle changes that can help improve your health.

Take the first step today!

Along with a healthy lifestyle and diet, there are many nutritional and herbal supplements that have been shown to be very effective at addressing metabolic syndrome.

If you suspect you may have metabolic syndrome, come in today and see our qualified staff to help address this condition and get you on the way to wellness!

Next time you are at BeHealthy please ask about this product. All products discussed are available from the BeHealthy office.

Please if you have any questions feel free to call, or make an appointment.

Cheers and BeHealthy,

Joan Goldsmith

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