Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, chronic pain, neuropathy and so much more. The 2 body shapes commonly associated with Metabolic Syndrome are often referred to as "apple" and "pear" shapes.
Some of the conditions that make up Metabolic Syndrome include:
Abdominal Obesity: Having a waist circumference greater than 40 inches for men or 35 inches for women.
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Blood Pressure consistently higher than 130/85 mm/Hg.
High Blood Sugar (Hyperglycemia): Fasting Blood Sugar levels above 100 mg/dl Prediabetes
High Triglycerides: Blood Triglyceride levels above 150 mg/dl
Low HDL Cholesterol: HDL (good) Cholesterol levels below 40 mg/dl for men and below 50 mg/dl for women.
Having any one of these conditions doesn't mean you have metabolic syndrome, but having 3 or more of these conditions increases your risk for serious health problems.
The 2 body shapes commonly associated with Metabolic Syndrome are often referred to as "apple" and "pear" shapes. Pear and apple body shapes carry the highest risk of devastating health issues.
The Apple Shape refers to carrying excess weight around the abdomen, also know as central obesity. People with apple shape tend to have more fat stored around their waistline because abdominal fat is more metabolically active and can lead to insulin resistance and inflammation.
The Pear Shape refers to carrying more weight around the hips, buttocks and thighs.
A diagnosis of Metabolic Syndrome is an URGENT sign that one's Metabolic Health-the way the body processes and uses energy and nutrients from the food we eat-is dysfunctional, and without changes, serious health risks increases.
Addressing and fixing the underlying causes of Metabolic Syndrome start with lifestyle changes of: LOSING WEIGHT, EXERCISING REGULARLY, EATING A PLANT-BASED DIET RICH in FRUITS, VEGETABLES, WHOLE GRAINS, HEALTHY FATS (IN MODERATION) AND QUITTING SMOKING, MANAGING STRESS AND GETTING ENOUGH GOOD QUALITY SLEEP.
It's crucial to work with a Physician who will work closely with you to guide you with a personalized plan monitor they key labs to follow and help you manage your condition though a personalized plan for reversing Metabolic Syndrome effectively. In our practice, we do this with patients while teaching our protocols to Physicians & PTs every day.
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