The other day I reviewed an hour and 16 minute lecture of a 1 year study from Stanford University on which diets, published in book form, work the best. It's an excellent study and the diet recommending the lowest carbohydrate level ended up winning. The study compared the Atkins diet to the Ornish diet, the Zone diet, and the LEARN diet. If you are not familiar with the LEARN diet, it is what the food pyramid is based on and is considered the standard healthy diet with grains recommended as the most important.
It surprised the man who ran the study, a 25 year veteran of a vegetarian diet. Even more surprising to some perhaps, but not to me, was his conclusion at the end where he says that based on the studies results, a Paleolithic or Hunter Gatherer diet eliminating all grains and dairy, was perhaps even better than the Atkins, which ended up winning. The researcher also stated that if nuts and seeds, like I use in my program, were recommended more than heavy fats like cream and butter in Atkins, the results might have even been better.
Not only did the low carb Atkins diet win overall in the diet study, it had the best lab test results in lowering LDL cholesterol and raising HDL, the good kind. My program, Forever Changes Weight-Loss and Longevity Lifestyle Program, was not in the study but it would be closer to a modern day doable version of the Hunter Gatherer - Paleolithic program, with the option of getting into ketosis, like the induction portion of Atkins program.
Ketosis is the natural way the body burns fat instead of sugar for energy, like when a bear hibernates. It is safe and not the same as ketoacidosis, which is dangerous and happens sometimes in diabetics.
Dr. Dean Ornish, author of the very low fat, high carb diet, and Barry Sears, the author of the Zone Diet, were not happy with the results of the study and so the researcher of the study blocked the diet names during the presentation, if you watch and wonder why.
I know many of you watch movies that are longer than an hour and 16 minutes, so if you want to see independent results of a year long study, done in a very entertaining way, I have included it below.
Enjoy... And remember, you're never too old to become younger or thinner.
cw
The case for low-carbohydrate diets is gaining weight. Christopher Gardner, PhD, assistant professor of medicine at the Stanford Prevention Research Center, has completed the largest and longest-ever comparison of four popular diets using real-world conditions, which he discusses - the lowest-carbohydrate Atkins diet came out on top.
Christopher Wiechert's Healthblogger is for educational or informational purposes only, and is not intended to diagnose or provide treatment for any condition. If you have any concerns about your own health, you should always consult with a health care professional. If you decide to use this information on your own, it's your constitutional right, but I assume no responsibility. The views expressed on this website are those of the health professionals & scientists I list or my own opinions and are not intended to replace any medical advice you may require. The contents have not been approved by the Pharmaceutical Association, the American Medical Association, or the Food and Drug Administration.This website may present views diametrically opposed to the views of such organizations.I also offer resources to products I formulate as well as those that I believe are of high value and quality. Profits from these recommendations are used to keep HealthBlogger free to those who read and appreciate the time and research that goes into these posts. It has been my experience over the last 35 years that if I offer reports and research without product recommendations, you will most likely pay more at the local health food store, and may not get the right product or the quality you would expect. I only recommend companies I respect and order from myself. I consider this a value added service that I offer along with the research. If you find this a conflict of interest, please don't order from my links.
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Saturday, December 26, 2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009
The Cause of Type 2 diabetes confirmed by medical research...It's not what you think and it can be fixed in a week to 30 days.
HealthBlogger is dedicated to bringing you information that can dramatically improve your life and that has real science behind the data. This is the case this week.
Below I have included video lectures and blogs that bring proof of what the real cause of Type 2 diabetes is.
Modern medicine has taught that type 2 diabetes is genetic and cannot be cured. That is not true. What is true is that sugary foods and drinks TURN ON BAD GENES, this is the science of Epigenetics, but they can also be TURNED OFF.
Gene expression, as it is applied in nutrition, is now called Nutrigenomics.
The inclusion of high fructose corn syrup into all food stuffs, as well as a diet too high in sugar, high glycemic breads, cereals, cakes, cookies, and pastries with their lack of fiber, are the real culprits.
We need to go back to the diet we ate for millions of years as hunter gatherers, to TURN OFF THE FAT GENES.
If you want to lose weight and lower your blood sugar levels, which is the biggest factor in premature aging, I have recommended resources in previous blogs and in my weight loss program that really work.
Check them out...
Thermogenesis and appetite control are the best ways to lose body fat, long term...
Forever Changes Weight-Loss and Longevity Lifestyle Program Developed by Christopher Wiechert, C.N.C.
Do you remember this study from a previous HealthBlogger?
Mice were given water, water with sugar, or water with fructose. All the mice began the study at an average weight of 39 grams. Those consuming the fructose-sweetened water showed significant weight gain over the course of the study, with an average final weight of 48 grams—compared with averages below 44 grams for the other groups—and had about 90 percent more body fat than the mice that consumed water only. Total caloric intake was lower in the mice that consumed the fructose-sweetened water than in the other groups, except for the control animals provided with water only.
“We were surprised to see that mice actually ate less when exposed to fructose-sweetened beverages, and therefore didn’t consume more overall calories,” said Dr. Tschöp. “Nevertheless, they gained significantly more body fat within a few weeks.”
Do you need more proof? I think so, or you would have changed your habits by now.
I think many of you need more convincing beyond my opinions. Please review this week's blog. I promise you it will make my point.
Especially SUGAR - THE BITTER TRUTH. This is a medical lecture by an expert on pediatric obesity.
Remember, you're never too old to become younger...
cw
Latest Diabetes Figures Paint Grim Global Picture...
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has released new data showing that a staggering 285 million people worldwide have diabetes. The latest figures from the IDF Diabetes Atlas indicate that people in low and middle-income countries (LMCs) are bearing the brunt of the epidemic, and that the disease is affecting far more people of working age than previously believed.
In 1985, the best data available suggested that 30 million people had diabetes worldwide. Fast-forward 15 years and the numbers were revised to just over 150 million. Today, less than 10 years on, the new figures -- launched at the 20th World Diabetes Congress in Montreal, Canada -- put the number closer to 300 million, with more than half aged between 20 and 60. IDF predicts that, if the current rate of growth continues unchecked, the total number will exceed 435 million in 2030 -- many more people than the current population of North America.
The Bitter Truth About Sugar...Robert H. Lustig, MD, UCSF Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology, explores the damage caused by sugary foods. He argues that fructose (too much) and fiber (not enough) appear to be cornerstones of the obesity epidemic through their effects on insulin. Series: UCSF Mini Medical School for the Public [7/2009] [Health and Medicine]
Do you give your baby infant formula? Like Similac Isomil?
First Ingredient: 43.2% Corn syrup solids
4th ingredient: 10.3% Sugar (sucrose)
That's over 50% sugar - No wonder infants 6 months old are often over weight.
The Diabesity Epidemic Part 1: How Diabetes and Obesity are Ravaging America Today...
Do you suffer from type 2 diabetes? Are you overweight, exhausted, and feeling 20 years older than you actually are as a result? Are you tired of measuring your blood sugar and taking medication all the time? You may not believe diabetes is reversible, but in todays UltraWellness blog Dr. Mark Hyman is going to explain how you can reverse it using a comprehensive diet and lifestyle program.
The Diabesity Epidemic Part 2: Why Conventional Medicine Actually Makes Things Worse...
Like most of us, you have likely been taught that type 2 diabetes is a result of too much blood sugar and too little insulin. In this weeks UltraWellness blog, Dr. Mark Hyman shatters that myth and explains what the real causes for diabesity are.
The Diabesity Epidemic Part 3: Treating the REAL Causes Instead of the Symptoms...
Think there is no way to cure diabetes? Think again! In this weeks UltraWellness blog, Dr. Mark Hyman explains how rebalance the 7 key systems in your body can help you rebalance your insulin levels and resolve your health problems.
Diabesity Tip 1: You are Not Doomed to Get it...
Mark Hyman, M.D. explains how diabesity (diabetes + obesity) is not something we are doomed to get based on our genetics -- it's completely under our control and Dr. Hyman shows you how.
Diabesity Tip 2: How Hidden Toxins Wreak Havoc...
Watch as Dr. Hyman explores how toxins hidden inside your body can wreak havoc on your metabolism and trigger diabesity (diabetes + obesity).
Diabesity Tip 3: Balance Blood Sugar by Relaxing...
Want a quick, easy, surprisingly refreshing way to help rebalance your insulin levels and overcome diabesity? The solution is simple: Just learn to relax! Stress makes you fat and contributes to the development of diabesity. Listen as Dr. Hyman explores the connection between stress a diabesity (diabetes + obesity).
Diabesity Tip 4: Use Your Fork to Reverse Diabesity?...
How can a fork help you prevent, treat, and even reverse diabesity and let you re-gain control of your life? Listen in as Dr. Hyman will also explain the four simple nutritional principles that govern the entire dietary program his patients follow to prevent and reverse diabesity. Follow those four rules and you will go a long way toward recovering from diabesity.
Diabesity Tip 5: Why Medications Don't Fix the Problem...
Watch as Dr. Hyman reviews how medications do not treat the causes of your diabesity, they just mask the symptoms. While they may be a necessary bridge for some (there are two that Dr. Hyman sometimes find helpful), the only way you are going to heal from diabesity is if you treat the underlying dietary, lifestyle, and environmental causes that are driving your condition.
Change now to The Ideal Diet...
Christopher Wiechert's Healthblogger is for educational or informational purposes only, and is not intended to diagnose or provide treatment for any condition. If you have any concerns about your own health, you should always consult with a health care professional. If you decide to use this information on your own, it's your constitutional right, but I assume no responsibility. The views expressed on this website are those of the health professionals & scientists I list or my own opinions and are not intended to replace any medical advice you may require. The contents have not been approved by the Pharmaceutical Association, the American Medical Association, or the Food and Drug Administration. This website may present views diametrically opposed to the views of such organizations. I also offer resources to products I formulate as well as those that I believe are of high value and quality. Profits from these recommendations are used to keep HealthBlogger free to those who read and appreciate the time and research that goes into these posts. It has been my experience over the last 30 years that if I offer reports and research without product recommendations, you will most likely pay more at the local health food store, and may not get the right product or the quality you would expect. I only recommend companies I respect and order from myself. I consider this a value added service that I offer along with the research. If you find this a conflict of interest, please don't order from my links.
Christopher Wiechert, C.N.C. is available for consultation, on your health issues.
Contact Information: http://cwiechert.com/contactus.html
Help HealthBlogger grow and prosper…
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"The doctor of the future will prescribe no drugs, but will interest his patients in the care and nutrition of the human frame and in the cause and prevention of disease." - Thomas Edison
Below I have included video lectures and blogs that bring proof of what the real cause of Type 2 diabetes is.
Modern medicine has taught that type 2 diabetes is genetic and cannot be cured. That is not true. What is true is that sugary foods and drinks TURN ON BAD GENES, this is the science of Epigenetics, but they can also be TURNED OFF.
Gene expression, as it is applied in nutrition, is now called Nutrigenomics.
The inclusion of high fructose corn syrup into all food stuffs, as well as a diet too high in sugar, high glycemic breads, cereals, cakes, cookies, and pastries with their lack of fiber, are the real culprits.
We need to go back to the diet we ate for millions of years as hunter gatherers, to TURN OFF THE FAT GENES.
If you want to lose weight and lower your blood sugar levels, which is the biggest factor in premature aging, I have recommended resources in previous blogs and in my weight loss program that really work.
Check them out...
Thermogenesis and appetite control are the best ways to lose body fat, long term...
Forever Changes Weight-Loss and Longevity Lifestyle Program Developed by Christopher Wiechert, C.N.C.
Do you remember this study from a previous HealthBlogger?
Mice were given water, water with sugar, or water with fructose. All the mice began the study at an average weight of 39 grams. Those consuming the fructose-sweetened water showed significant weight gain over the course of the study, with an average final weight of 48 grams—compared with averages below 44 grams for the other groups—and had about 90 percent more body fat than the mice that consumed water only. Total caloric intake was lower in the mice that consumed the fructose-sweetened water than in the other groups, except for the control animals provided with water only.
“We were surprised to see that mice actually ate less when exposed to fructose-sweetened beverages, and therefore didn’t consume more overall calories,” said Dr. Tschöp. “Nevertheless, they gained significantly more body fat within a few weeks.”
Do you need more proof? I think so, or you would have changed your habits by now.
I think many of you need more convincing beyond my opinions. Please review this week's blog. I promise you it will make my point.
Especially SUGAR - THE BITTER TRUTH. This is a medical lecture by an expert on pediatric obesity.
Remember, you're never too old to become younger...
cw
Latest Diabetes Figures Paint Grim Global Picture...
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has released new data showing that a staggering 285 million people worldwide have diabetes. The latest figures from the IDF Diabetes Atlas indicate that people in low and middle-income countries (LMCs) are bearing the brunt of the epidemic, and that the disease is affecting far more people of working age than previously believed.
In 1985, the best data available suggested that 30 million people had diabetes worldwide. Fast-forward 15 years and the numbers were revised to just over 150 million. Today, less than 10 years on, the new figures -- launched at the 20th World Diabetes Congress in Montreal, Canada -- put the number closer to 300 million, with more than half aged between 20 and 60. IDF predicts that, if the current rate of growth continues unchecked, the total number will exceed 435 million in 2030 -- many more people than the current population of North America.
The Bitter Truth About Sugar...Robert H. Lustig, MD, UCSF Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology, explores the damage caused by sugary foods. He argues that fructose (too much) and fiber (not enough) appear to be cornerstones of the obesity epidemic through their effects on insulin. Series: UCSF Mini Medical School for the Public [7/2009] [Health and Medicine]
Do you give your baby infant formula? Like Similac Isomil?
First Ingredient: 43.2% Corn syrup solids
4th ingredient: 10.3% Sugar (sucrose)
That's over 50% sugar - No wonder infants 6 months old are often over weight.
The Diabesity Epidemic Part 1: How Diabetes and Obesity are Ravaging America Today...
Do you suffer from type 2 diabetes? Are you overweight, exhausted, and feeling 20 years older than you actually are as a result? Are you tired of measuring your blood sugar and taking medication all the time? You may not believe diabetes is reversible, but in todays UltraWellness blog Dr. Mark Hyman is going to explain how you can reverse it using a comprehensive diet and lifestyle program.
The Diabesity Epidemic Part 2: Why Conventional Medicine Actually Makes Things Worse...
Like most of us, you have likely been taught that type 2 diabetes is a result of too much blood sugar and too little insulin. In this weeks UltraWellness blog, Dr. Mark Hyman shatters that myth and explains what the real causes for diabesity are.
The Diabesity Epidemic Part 3: Treating the REAL Causes Instead of the Symptoms...
Think there is no way to cure diabetes? Think again! In this weeks UltraWellness blog, Dr. Mark Hyman explains how rebalance the 7 key systems in your body can help you rebalance your insulin levels and resolve your health problems.
Diabesity Tip 1: You are Not Doomed to Get it...
Mark Hyman, M.D. explains how diabesity (diabetes + obesity) is not something we are doomed to get based on our genetics -- it's completely under our control and Dr. Hyman shows you how.
Diabesity Tip 2: How Hidden Toxins Wreak Havoc...
Watch as Dr. Hyman explores how toxins hidden inside your body can wreak havoc on your metabolism and trigger diabesity (diabetes + obesity).
Diabesity Tip 3: Balance Blood Sugar by Relaxing...
Want a quick, easy, surprisingly refreshing way to help rebalance your insulin levels and overcome diabesity? The solution is simple: Just learn to relax! Stress makes you fat and contributes to the development of diabesity. Listen as Dr. Hyman explores the connection between stress a diabesity (diabetes + obesity).
Diabesity Tip 4: Use Your Fork to Reverse Diabesity?...
How can a fork help you prevent, treat, and even reverse diabesity and let you re-gain control of your life? Listen in as Dr. Hyman will also explain the four simple nutritional principles that govern the entire dietary program his patients follow to prevent and reverse diabesity. Follow those four rules and you will go a long way toward recovering from diabesity.
Diabesity Tip 5: Why Medications Don't Fix the Problem...
Watch as Dr. Hyman reviews how medications do not treat the causes of your diabesity, they just mask the symptoms. While they may be a necessary bridge for some (there are two that Dr. Hyman sometimes find helpful), the only way you are going to heal from diabesity is if you treat the underlying dietary, lifestyle, and environmental causes that are driving your condition.
Change now to The Ideal Diet...
Christopher Wiechert's Healthblogger is for educational or informational purposes only, and is not intended to diagnose or provide treatment for any condition. If you have any concerns about your own health, you should always consult with a health care professional. If you decide to use this information on your own, it's your constitutional right, but I assume no responsibility. The views expressed on this website are those of the health professionals & scientists I list or my own opinions and are not intended to replace any medical advice you may require. The contents have not been approved by the Pharmaceutical Association, the American Medical Association, or the Food and Drug Administration. This website may present views diametrically opposed to the views of such organizations. I also offer resources to products I formulate as well as those that I believe are of high value and quality. Profits from these recommendations are used to keep HealthBlogger free to those who read and appreciate the time and research that goes into these posts. It has been my experience over the last 30 years that if I offer reports and research without product recommendations, you will most likely pay more at the local health food store, and may not get the right product or the quality you would expect. I only recommend companies I respect and order from myself. I consider this a value added service that I offer along with the research. If you find this a conflict of interest, please don't order from my links.
Christopher Wiechert, C.N.C. is available for consultation, on your health issues.
Contact Information: http://cwiechert.com/contactus.html
Help HealthBlogger grow and prosper…
Christopher Wiechert, C.N.C.
cwiechert.com - Take control of your own health
HealthBlogger - News and commentary on health, wellness, and anti-aging
CW's Health & Wellness Online Mall - Look for nice discounts on quality health products
MBI Nutraceuticals - Glandular and Homeopathic Formulations
Facebook - Add me as a friend
Twitter - Follow me!!!
E-Mail - Send comments or questions you want HealthBlogger to address
Phone: 541-447-4580
"The doctor of the future will prescribe no drugs, but will interest his patients in the care and nutrition of the human frame and in the cause and prevention of disease." - Thomas Edison
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