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Why it is so important to lose weight for your health:
Did you know?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one-third of US adults were obese in 2007-2008. Studies have shown that a weight loss of 5% to 10% of body weight from baseline can result in meaningful improvements in cardiovascular risk factors (e.g., lipids, blood pressure and blood glucose) and a significant reduction in the incidence of type 2 diabetes.
Losing weight should not be hard, nor should it take months and years to accomplish.
It's all about taking really good care of yourself, managing your stress, exercising, and above all, following a proven program that offers you support and care.
If you are really serious about, and committed to losing the extra weight and fat, becoming healthy in both body and mind, the Wholistic HCG Medical Weight Loss & Health Program may the perfect choice for you.
You can get started on the path to a healthy body at our "Get Started" education classes every week at Glastonbry Naturopathic Center.
What is the Wholistic HCG Medical Weight Loss & Health Program?
The HCG diet was developed originally by Dr. A.T.W Simeons, MD, a British endocrinologist. His protocol and medical findings were published in his manuscript “Pounds & Inches”. He established a clinic in Rome, Italy in the 1950’s where he developed a reputation for safe and effective weight loss with his HCG diet protocol.
According to Dr. Simeons, obesity in all its many forms is due to an abnormal functioning of some part of the body and that every ounce of abnormally accumulated fat is always the result of the same disorder of certain regulatory mechanisms. He was ahead of his time when he described obesity as a disorder originating from the diencephalon, a part of the hypothalamus in the brain which regulates body weight.
Dr. Simeons observed that when patients were eating meals when they were not hungry, the food that was not being used by the body as fuel was stored as fat. He went on to describe three kinds of fat: The first is the structural fat which fills the gaps between various organs, a sort of packing material. Structural fat also performs such important functions as bedding the kidneys in soft elastic tissue, protecting the coronary arteries and keeping the skin smooth and taut. It also provides the springy cushion of hard fat under the bones of the feet, without which we would be unable to walk.
The second type of fat is a normal reserve of fuel upon which the body can freely draw when the nutritional income from the intestinal tract is insufficient to meet the demand. Such normal reserves are localized all over the body. Fat is a substance which packs the highest caloric value into the smallest space so that normal reserves of fuel for muscular activity and the maintenance of body temperature can be most economically stored in this form. Both these types of fat, structural and reserve, are normal, and even if the body stocks them to capacity this can never be called obesity, according to Dr. Simeons.
The third type of fat described by Dr. Simeons is a type of fat which is entirely abnormal.
He concluded that it is the accumulation of such fat, and of such fat only, from which the overweight patient suffers. This abnormal fat is also a potential reserve of fuel, but unlike the normal reserves it is not available to the body in a nutritional emergency. It is, so to speak, locked away in a fixed deposit and is not kept in a current account, as are the normal reserves.
Dr. Simeons observed that when an obese patient tries to reduce by starving him or herself, they will first lose his normal fat reserves. When these are exhausted he begins to burn up structural fat, and only as a last resort will the body yield its abnormal reserves, though by that time the patient usually feels so weak and hungry that the diet is abandoned. It is just for this reason that obese patients complain that when they diet they lose the wrong fat. They feel famished and tired and their face becomes drawn and haggard, but their belly, hips, thighs and upper arms show little improvement. The fat they have come to detest stays on, and their skin wrinkles.
Dr. Simeons discovered that the cause of obesity was due to one very specific diencephalic deficiency, and that the only way to cure obesity was to correct this deficiency. He found that by using HCG or human chorionic gonadotropin, a hormone present in all humans, and in higher levels in pregnant women, along with a very low calorie diet, kept the structural fat and muscle intact while only breaking down abnormal, toxic fat.
Dr. Simeons’ research revealed that HCG maximizes the functional capacity of the hypothalamus, including the diencephalon, or what he called “the fat center”, making it possible for fat to be released from abnormal fat deposits and to become a source of fuel for the body.
The HCG Diet has become very popular in recent years, due to it’s safety and effectiveness in helping men and women lose weight and keep it off.
At Glastonbury Naturopathic Center we have customized a health and medical HCG weight loss program that is designed for easy application in your everyday life. It isn’t about points, prepared foods or starvation – just simple, healthy alternatives that can shape you for life.
Dr. Helene Pulnik,ND and our Certified Life Coach and Weight Loss Assistant, Teena Tautkus,
have guided hundreds of male and female patients ranging in age from teens to seniors in attaining their goal of a healthier, happier, lighter self and she will guide you and provide you with the tools to be successful too.
She and Teena work as a team to monitor your weekly results. Because we know that it is critical to look at the entire body in order to diagnose the obstacles that may be preventing you from losing weight.
What are the Most Common Sabateurs to Weight Loss?
Factors such as stress, adrenal fatigue, depression, emotional eating, high levels of toxins in the body, eating the wrong diet, insomnia, thyroid imbalances, metabolic imbalances, and food allergies are only some of the reasons why you could have previously been unsuccessful in keeping the lost weight off.
This program will help:
· Define personal behavioral patterns necessary in facilitating permanent lifestyle changes.
· Provide you with personal coaching for optimal weight loss success – helping you off that proverbial fence to an awareness of your relationship with food both physically and mentally.
· Give you continued support through our long-term maintenance program.
· Boost your self image. The way you value yourself (not how others value you) is important – if you don’t do for your self, it doesn’t get done. You will understand this more as we move through your weight loss journey.
· Makeover your Metabolism – allowing you to burn more calories and lose more weight.
Along with your commitment to your self and the assistance of homeopathic Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG), a natural hormone that aides in increasing energy, suppression of appetite, and break down of difficult to lose fat storages you can lose a healthy 30-40 pounds in a 7 week program, although individual results vary.
If you need additional motivation and have a competitive spirit, you will want to join us on January 4, 2012 when we start our own version of the Biggest Loser with our Smallest Winner Program. Do the program yourself or with a friend – it doesn’t matter. Just come on out and have some fun getting healthier, happier and getting into your own Little Black Dress (Black Tux for the guys!) As an additional incentive for losing the most will be a $100 gift certificate to Macy’s so you can get your own Little Black Dress/ Black Tux and wear it proudly.
Call (860) 657-4105 now and “Get Started” – a new you for Life!
Dr. Helene Pulnik, ND has been a healthcare professional for over 25 years. She has been in private practice in Glastonbury, Ct. for over 10 years and is now accepting new patients and HCG Weight Loss participants.
Glastonbury Naturopathic center
18 School Street, Glastonbury, Ct. 06033
860-657-4105
REF: Pounds & Inches, by Dr. A.T. W. Simeons
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Get Outside This Spring Spring is finally here! The weather is warming up, which means it’s time to begin planting flowers in the garden, doing lawn preparation or just spending time outside enjoying the warm weather. It is lovely to be surrounded by all of the plants and trees that are in full bloom at this time of the year. However, if you are like the millions of people in the US who suffer with seasonal allergy symptoms, the downside of spending time outside can be the itchy eyes, running nose and sneezing that can take out the fun out of enjoying this time of year Allergies are pretty common. Both genes and environmental factors play a role. The immune system normally protects the body against harmful substances, such as bacteria and viruses. It also reacts to foreign substances called allergens, which are generally harmless and in most people do not cause a problem. But in a person with allergies, the immune response is oversensitive. When it recognizes an allergen such as pollen, it releases chemicals such as histamines. which fight off the allergen. This causes allergy symptoms. Common springtime allergy symptoms include: Sneezing Itchy, red or watery eyes Runny nose Congestion Fatigue Headaches Skin reactionsSome individuals with severe allergy sensitivities may experience rashes, hives and breathing problems as well. Tree pollens are already in the air. Grass pollens and then weed pollens will follow them. Windy, sunny or clear days will often be worse for people with seasonal allergy symptoms than wet, cloudy or windless days because pollens travel more easily when there is no dampness in the air. Keep this in mind as you prepare for outdoor yard work or play. Even garden-variety flowers and flowering trees such as apple trees, oak trees (acorn flower) produce large amounts of pollen every year and can cause severe allergic symptoms. Many pollens that are carried by the wind are usually very lightweight and almost invisible to the eye but can pack a serious punch on the sinuses. A major issue with pollens these days is that the majority of plants, trees and shrubs planted in urban areas are male. Male plants produce the pollen grains that cause the majority of seasonal allergy symptoms. Homeowners and developers select the male plants because they are low maintenance and do not produce seedpods or fruits that leave such a mess in yards and surrounding areas. The most intensely pollen producing plants are being planted simply because they don’t make a mess. With more urban development occurring and more male pollen producing plants being planted, allergy symptoms will continue to rise. Compounding the pollen issue in the spring is the fact that greenhouse gases are having a big impact on increasing pollen production, contributing to the global increase in allergy symptoms. As things heat up, pollen production increases as well. Plant pollens are not the only trigger for gardeners as they prepare their lawns. Mold and mildew play a big role in seasonal symptoms because their spores affect people in the springtime as well as year round. Mold can be found in the new soil that is brought in for yard plantings or in the mulch that is used in garden beds. Also please remember, if you are composting, molds are in the compost pile as well. Springtime is a great time of year and should be enjoyed by everyone, even people who suffer with symptoms associated with allergies and sensitivities. At Glastonbury Naturopathic Center, we offer Advanced Allergy Therapy that can help relieve or significantly reduce the symptoms associated with the springtime pollen season. This treatment is non-invasive and does not include needles, supplements or medications. It is completely pain-free and available to all ages, including infants. If you suffer from springtime allergy symptoms, please call Glastonbury Naturopathic Center today at 860-657-4105 and find out how we can help!
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Say Goodbye to Allergy Medicines! Springtime is already here, and pollen levels are higher than ever! Spring is such a beautiful time of year and it can be a great time to be outside. However, thousands of people dread springtime because for them it can be debilitating. Some people are forced to stay inside just so they can breathe. Many experience non-stop symptoms of sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, congestion, and runny nose with a foggy head or headache when they simply walk outdoors. Prescription and over-the counter allergy medicines go only so far in relieving allergy symptoms. Others may be luckier and only experience some of the symptoms associated with springtime allergies. The most common triggers of springtime allergy symptoms are pollens, grasses, and trees. Tree pollens are what often affect the early springtime sufferers. The time and duration of springtime allergy symptoms are determined by the species of tree causing the reaction. Trees are the earliest pollen producers of the year, releasing their pollen as early as March and as late as June. Trees can aggravate allergy symptoms, even if they are not on your property, since trees release large amounts of pollen that can travel miles away from the original source. When springtime allergy symptoms are high, other common, year-round triggers such as mold, dust and dust mites, animal dander and cockroaches can affect some people even more than they do during other times of year. That happens because more of a burden is placed on an already stressed immune system during this time of the year. Allergies are pretty common. Both genes and environmental factors play a role. The immune system normally protects the body against harmful substances, such as bacteria and viruses. It also reacts to foreign substances called allergens, which are generally harmless and in most people do not cause a problem. But in a person with allergies, the immune response is oversensitive. When it recognizes an allergen such as pollen, it releases chemicals such as histamines. which fight off the allergen. This causes allergy symptoms. Common springtime allergy symptoms include: Sneezing Itchy, red or watery eyes Runny nose Congestion Fatigue Headaches Skin reactionsSome individuals with severe allergy sensitivities may experience rashes, hives and breathing problems as well. If you suffer from any of the above symptoms, you are not alone. Pollen allergies affect nearly 19 million people in the US alone with one of the main symptoms being allergic rhinitis, affecting between 10% and 30% of all adults and as many as 40% of all children. Spring allergy season hit us extremely hard last year because the amount of pollen floating around was four times greater than usual. Pollen is measured in grains per cubic meter. For trees, 1,500 grains of pollen per cubic meter is considered high. Last spring, areas along the East Coast measured 6,000 grains per cubic meter. There is no way to predict if pollen counts this year will be as high as they were last spring since daily and seasonal weather conditions affect the pollen counts and make it difficult to make precise predictions more than a few days in advance. If you have ever experienced springtime allergy symptoms, then you should prepare for allergy season and consider addressing your symptoms early. Why suffer through another spring season? At Glastonbury Naturopathic Center we offer an advanced therapy that can help relieve or significantly reduce the symptoms associated with pollen season. This treatment is non-invasive and does not include needles, supplements or medications. It is completely pain-free and available to all ages, including infants. If you suffer from springtime allergy symptoms, please call our offices today at 860-657-4105 and find out how we can help.
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Finally! Proof of What We already Know! Foods high in fiber provide good protection against cardiovascular disease, and the effect is particularly marked in women. This is shown in a new study from Lund University in Sweden. The study, which was recently published in the scientific journal PLOS One, involved the study of the eating habits of over 20 000 residents of the Swedish city of Malmö, with a focus on the risk of cardiovascular disease. The importance of 13 different nutrient variables (aspects of fiber, fats, proteins and carbohydrates) was analyzed. “Women who ate a diet high in fiber had an almost 25 per cent lower risk of suffering from cardiovascular disease compared with women who ate a low-fiber diet. In men the effect was less pronounced. However, the results confirmed that a high-fiber diet does at least protect men from stroke”, says Peter Wallström, a researcher at Lund University and the primary author of the article. The exact reason for the difference between the sexes is unclear. However, a probable explanation is that women consume fiber from healthier food sources than men do. Women ate a lot of fiber in the form of fruit and vegetables, whereas the most important source of fiber for men was bread. “The difference in the results for men and women shows that we need to pay more attention to gender when we conduct research on diet”, says Peter Wallström. However, the researchers did not identify any definite links between the other nutrients in the study and cardiovascular disease, for example the proportion of saturated fat or sugar in the diet. “These results should be interpreted with a certain amount of caution. Almost everyone eats more saturated fat than recommended, including the participants in many other population studies. It is therefore difficult to compare recommended and high fat intake. Other types of study that have been carried out have shown that those who limit their fat and sugar intake are at lower risk of cardiovascular disease”, says Peter Wallström. Peter Wallström is sceptical of ‘extreme’ diets and says that the dietary recommendations from the National Food Administration are good, despite having received criticism: “The National Food Administration’s dietary advice, which is based on extensive research, is well balanced. In the short term, most weight-loss diets achieve their aim as long as you follow them. However, we know too little about the long-term effects to be able to recommend more drastic changes to one’s diet”, says Peter Wallström. Data for the study has been taken from the Malmö Diet and Cancer population study, which has involved 30 000 Malmö residents since the start of the 1990s. The participants have given blood samples and detailed information about their diet. The study Title: Dietary Fiber and Saturated Fat Intake Associations with Cardiovascular Disease Differ by Sex in the Malmö Diet and Cancer Cohort: A Prospective Study Where is the best source of fiber in our food? Answer: (not processed bread, pasta or cereals) FRESH ORGANIC VEGETABLES, LEAFY GREENS, FRUITS AND BERRIES, BEANS & LEGUMES, and SOME NUTS and SEEDS such as chia seeds, flax seeds and hemp seeds. WHOLE GRAINS-there is a huge misconception about what whole grains REALLY are. They are not breads, cereals or any other processed food product labeled as having “whole grain”, whether or not they are “whole wheat”. Once a wheat kernel is ground up into flour to be made into bread, pasta or any other sort of flour-based food, it is no longer a “whole grain”, it is a processed grain. Instant oatmeal, cornflakes, Cherrios, and many other mass produced breakfast cereals are not whole grains at all. Whole grains are grains that are consumed exactly as they came from the earth-before processing into flour, pasta, bread or cereal. Here are some healthy high fiber, whole grains: brown rice, wild rice, oat groats, quinoa, millet, amaranth, buckwheat groats. These whole grains can be cooked and consumed in place of any cereal. STORE-BOUGHT FRUIT JUICE is no substitute for the fiber, vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants you get from eating fresh organic fruit and berries. Not only is processed juice devoid of fiber, it also is devoid of most nutrients that are destroyed during the pasteurization, bottling and canning process. Making your own fresh juice is a great option to processed juice, and saves you money! Your food fiber sources should consist of 80-90% fresh, organic vegetables, leafy greens, fruits and vegetables, with nuts, seeds and whole grains 10-20% of your fiber source. A fast and easy way to get your fiber from fresh organic vegetables, leafy greens and fruits is to make a SMOOTHIE every day. Your SMOOTHIE can be anything you like, as long as you make it with fresh, organic produce. Morning Hi-Fiber SMOOTHIE 8 oz spring water ½ cup organic strawberries (fresh or frozen, as long as they are organic) ½ organic banana Additional ingredients: organic apple, pear, mango, peach, kiwi, orange, grapefruit 1 cup organic spinach leaves, romaine lettuce, swiss chard, kale etc. Blend all ingredients in a blender until creamy and smooth. ENJOY!
