Ear Problems and Metabolic Syndrome

This article talks about the ear problems that are associated with the risk factors that increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Dizziness and Vertigo in the ER Dizziness is one of the more common complaints in the emergency department. Patients will usually come in with a chief complaint of lightheadedness or a sensation…

The Difference between Intermittent Fasting and Starvation

🎧 ▶️ Press play below to listen. Your browser does not support the audio element. One concern about intermittent fasting is that the body will go into “starvation mode.” Starvation mode is also known as a starvation response, famine response, and adaptive thermogenesis. In starvation, there is no food available. Examples will be incarceration in…

Why Can’t I Lose Weight?

Related Readings: Diseases Associated with the Metabolic Syndrome How Will You Know if You are TOFI? Can You be Skinny and Obese? What Does Waist Circumference Really Measure? Why Do Bellies Bloat? How to Do Intermittent Fasting The Kaizen Way of Fasting 10 Unbelievably Easy Ways to Screw Up Intermittent Fasting! Will Fasting Make My…

Cancers Associated with Metabolic Syndrome

Otherwise known as the “Big C.” A diagnosis of cancer may feel like a death sentence. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention., cancer is the number two cause of death in the U.S. in 2016 and 2017. Ten leading causes of death: the United States 2016 and 2017 The Surveillance Research of…

How Can Exercise and a Low-Carb Diet Burn Fat?

Related Readings: Diseases Associated with the Metabolic Syndrome How Will You Know if You are TOFI? Can You be Skinny and Obese? What Does Waist Circumference Really Measure? Why Do Bellies Bloat? Gifts that Prioritize Health Skin Signs of Secret Sickness What is Insulin Resistance? How to Do Intermittent Fasting Early Time-Restricted Feeding is Intermittent…

Atrial Fibrillation and Metabolic Syndrome

This article gives a brief overview of atrial fibrillation and how reversible risk factors can prevent them. Electrical Conduction in the Heart For the heart to work correctly, there should be a well-coordinated movement between the heart’s chambers. There should be a point source of an electrical signal coming from the right atrium and then…

Health Advice from “The Art of War”

Sun Tzu wrote the”The Art of War“ around  771 to 476 BC. It has been referenced by the military and business professionals because of it’s the timeless and practical lessons. In spite of the violence implied in the title, there are multiple admonitions about winning the war without shedding blood. To wit: “To win one…

How the Body saved Itself. Part 3. Exercise Benefits the Internal Organs

In part 1 and 2 of this series, we saw how John developed the diseases associated with the metabolic syndrome and how John was able to regain his health with fasting and exercise.  Part 2 ended  with the question, “What organ system can make John live the longest?” Internal Organs Move Involuntarily. They function automatically….

How the Body Saved Itself. Part 2: A Story of Organ Cooperation

As the brain is starting to notice that the episodes of “brain fog” is beginning to get more often and he had difficulty remembering things, it got worried. More so when he noticed the other organs slowly deteriorating. It started to search for solutions by reading. And read the brain did. Books, internet, journals, websites….

Abnormal Blood Clots and Metabolic Syndrome

This series is about the multiple medical conditions that are related to metabolic syndrome (MetS). For the definition of MetS and the diseases commonly associated with it, refer to Part 1. Part 2 presents the pulmonary, genitourinary, and reproductive organ manifestations of MetS. Part 3 shows the link of MetS to gout, obstructive sleep apnea,…

Gout and Metabolic Syndrome

This article is a segment of a multi-part series about the multiple medical conditions associated with metabolic syndrome. For an introduction about the Metabolic Syndrome (MetS), see Part 1. Part 2 discusses MetS and its association with some pulmonary disease conditions. This section talks about MetS and its relationship with gout, obstructive sleep apnea, and…

Lung Diseases Associated with Metabolic Syndrome

This article is a segment of the series about the diseases associated with Metabolic Syndrome (MetS). Part 1 describes the top ten causes of deaths that are related to MetS. Shortness of Breath Metabolic Syndrome is associated with reduced lung function and higher chances of deaths from cardiovascular and all other causes. Difficulty breathing at rest and…

The Deadliest Diseases Associated with Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) leads to chronic inflammation throughout the body.  The inflammation manifests as slow, progressive development of aches and pain, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar. Many people will blame aging and heredity for those symptoms and are unaware that it can be reversed.  The article, The Metabolic Syndrome, gives a short description…

Health Benefits of Weight Training

What Is Resistance Training? Resistance training is muscle contraction against an external force. Weight training using barbells, weight machines, and bodyweight exercises are all resistance exercises. For this article, we will focus on barbell training and the effect on the different organ systems.  Central Nervous System – The Brain Improves cognition and strength.  High‐intensity progressive…

Diabetes Destroy Arteries

Nitric Oxide is Essential for Normal Blood Flow Blood is ejected in spurts in every heartbeat. The vascular system requires flexible arteries that can expand to accommodate the high pressure and volume of blood. This dilatation is made possible by the rubber-like properties of the smooth muscle cells that are found in the middle layer…

I’m Only Pre-Diabetic, So I’m Still OK, Right?

Not really. Pre-diabetes occurs when the fasting blood sugar (FBS) is 100 – 125 milligrams/deciliter (mg/dl). FBS is a blood test done after at least eight hours without food. A FBS of ≥ 126 mg/dl diagnoses diabetes. Less than 100 mg/dl is considered normal. In 2015, 84.1 million, or 33.9% of the U.S. population, had pre-diabetes….

The Real Effect of Statins on Heart Disease

Statins are the common name for the class of medications that lower cholesterol. They have been recommended to lower LDL to reduce the risk of heart attacks. However, after several years of usage, it has been shown that the positive effect of statins is not secondary to the lowering of the “bad” cholesterol, LDL but…

LDL: “Bad Cholesterol” is Not All Bad.

LDL, the so-called “Bad Cholesterol” is not really cholesterol. LDL stands for Low-Density Lipoprotein. Role of Lipoproteins Whenever we eat fat or oil in our meal, they have to be transported with the blood.  But blood is similar to water, and we know that water and oil do not mix. To be transported, the fat…