34 Year Old Female with Obesity
Herbalist’s Comments and Suggestions
Dietary Suggestions:
Decrease use of Sugar, White Flour, Yeast Breads, Alcohol, Fruit Juices, Cheese, Mushrooms, Refined Carbohydrates, Salt, Saturated Fats, Stimulants, Excessive Meat consumption and Vinegar. Avoid Eggs.
Eat smaller meals and snacks every three hours; follow the food pyramid, slow release Carbohydrates and protein will ensure a balance in blood sugar. This also increases metabolism.
Add these foods to your diet for health: Whole grains, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, Nuts and Seeds (especially Pumpkin), Legumes, Yogurt (no sugar added), Garlic. Also add Salmon and Tuna which are heart healthy foods, rich in folic acid, B12, and essential fatty acids.
Increase fiber consumption through raw foods, high water content foods such as fruits and vegetables, or a fiber supplement such as 3g Glucomannan or 5g Konjac fiber.
Fasting helps to eliminate toxins in the body, try fasting of fruit/vegetable diet one day per week.
Other Suggestions: Try a “diet diary” record the foods that you eat and how you feel after. Record any cravings or reactions, try eliminating foods associated with symptoms/reactions as it is possible that an allergy exists, parasites, or candida; a yeast infection common in obesity. (Symptoms of yeast overgrowth (candidiasis) of the intestinal tract may include behavioral changes such as hyperactivity, psychosis, or depression and non-specific complaints such as fatigue, achy joints and muscles, sleep disturbance, increased allergies and sensitivity to chemicals at home and at work, increased incidence of vaginal yeast infections in women and "jock itch" in males.) Also suggest a body cleanse for colon, blood, liver, and parasites.
Recommended Herbs & Nutrients:
Multivitamin and Multimineral with at least10mg Zinc. Also a B Complex. Vitamins and minerals should be taken 15 mins. before or after a meal.
Chromium picolinate 200mcg, support of proper blood sugar levels
Antioxidant complex
Vitamin C 1000mg Twice per day, a natural anti-inflammatory, immune system booster, and antioxidant.
Caprylic acid 700mg, an essential fatty acid which helps control cadidaisis
Grapefruit seed extract 15 drops Twice per day, natural antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral.
CoQ10 50-100mg, an antioxidant that may have cardioprotective, cytoprotective and neuroprotective activities.
Grape Seed Extract 100mg, In addition to antioxidant activity, Grape Seed Extract may also have anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic and anti-atherogenic activities
HCA 750mg, slows the body from turning excess fuel into fat
GLA 150mg Twice per day, Gamma-linolenic acid or GLA is an n-6 (omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid it has anti-inflammatory and antithrombotic actions. It may also have lipid-lowering activity.
Acidophilus 10 billion cells, at bedtime; a beneficial bacteria also used to control candidaisis
Digestive Enzymes, Papaya or Bromelian 350mg; Digestive enzymes are proteins that are integral to the proper functioning of the digestive system
Chlorophyll 50mg Twice per day, a natural internal cleanser, detoxifier and immune booster.
Blue Green Algae or Spirulina 250mg, improves digestion, increases energy, as well as immune system booster.
Other Suggestions: Have your physician check your Thyroid, Hemoglobin levels, Monitor Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Lipid Checks at least every 5 years, Consultation with a Nutritionist or read The Optimum Nutrition Bible by Patrick Holford.
Lifestyle Modification Changes:
It’s never too late to learn something new! Take a class, join a club, or develop a hobby to enrich your life, ease boredom and stress, and make new friends.
Clubs: Sierra Club Great Basin Chapter, Meet new people, get exercise on guided hikes of varying activity levels.
Ice Skating, City Parks and Recreation has a new ice skating rink as well as other programs for fun and exercise!
Gardening, gardening is a great way to get fresh air and exercise, as well as the satisfaction of growing your own fresh produce to incorporate into your new healthy diet. Organic Seed Resources: Johnnyseeds.com, seedsavers.org
Relaxation Techniques and Exercise:
Continue aerobic activity 3 times per week.
Add a strength training routine with weights, build muscle to burn fat!
Vary your workouts to prevent boredom
Pilates is a low impact exercise for building strength, especially in the back and abdominals. It improves stamina, stimulates circulation, and calms the mind.
Yoga and Meditation for stress relief and relaxation.
Regular Massage will aid in the elimination of toxins from the body, circulation, and relaxation.
Comments: Regular exercise increases metabolism for up to 15 hours after workout,reduces stress, suppresses appetite, and lifts the spirit!
Other Suggestions:
Massage Referral
Pilates and Yoga Classes
Opening the Heart Meditation, Beliefnet.com
Use the metta, or lovingkindness, meditation to cultivate a deep sense of caring for self and for all of creation
This consultation was based on a detailed health history, not revealed in this blog. Always consult your health care professional before you begin any treatment.
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