Overcoming Metabolic Syndrome Paperback / softback

Twenty-seven Percent of Americans Have Metabolic Syndrome It’s now estimated that 55 million Americans have metabolic syndrome; however, if you’re like most Americans, you may not have ever heard of the syndrome much less understand how it increases your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Metabolic syndrome actually is a cluster of disorders, all of which are affected by both genetics and lifestyle.

If you have three or more of the following, you considered as having metabolic syndrome:      ·        A waistline of 40 inches or more for men and 35 inches or more for women ·        High triglyceride levels ·        High blood pressure ·        Elevated fasting blood  sugar levels ·        Low HDL cholesterol levels (the good cholesterol)  There are no specific symptoms of metabolic syndrome, but it takes a toll on health.

People with metabolic syndrome are 3.5 times more likely to die of a heart-related ailment and 5 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.

The good news is that you can overcome this deadly syndrome.

The authors of Overcoming Metabolic Syndrome, an endocrinologist and a cardiovascular surgeon, have treated thousands of patients; they know how to cut through the confusion and give you’re the basics about how you can restore your health.  Among the questions they answer:·        How do I know if I have metabolic syndrome?·        What is insulin resistance?

Why is it a critical issue?·        Why does insulin resistance make it so hard to lose weight?·        What is the role of exercise, diet, and nutrition?·        Which medications are used to treat the syndrome?

A Clear and Simple Guide to Better Health!