Can’t
Lose Weight? Sleep Problems May The Cause!
During
the past 20 years, there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States U.S.
While
there are many factors that contribute to weight, the following 4 factors play
a crucial role in the expansion of our waist lines.
Hippocrates,
father of medicine said "Let Food Be Your Medicine, Medicine Be Your
Food"
As we moved away from this concept, and see
food merely as "calories in, calories out", we run in to issues such
as obesity.
Here are three things that happened to the
modern diet that contribute to the high levels of inflammation that we
currently see in the population at large leading to increased disease burden.
Understanding these three fundamental principles forms the foundation for a
healthy and long life with reduced inflammation level in the body.
First,
insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome, that affects one in three Americans
and leads to belly fat accumulation. Unlike the subcutaneous fat which is
protective, studies have shown that belly fat produces cytokines and other
inflammation causing chemicals leading to increased risk of cardiovascular
disease, diabetes and other conditions. In fact, waist circumference of over 40
inches in men and 36 inches in women(lower in Asian Populations), is one of the
five criteria for metabolic syndrome.
Second,
lack of polyphenols and other antioxidants in the diet. Before the modern food
processing era, our diet used to have more than 50 percent unprocessed and
uncooked food items such as colored fruits, vegetables, and other natural
ingredients that are high in antioxidants such as polyphenols. Studies have
shown that lack of polyphenols leads to increased inflammation in the body.
Third,
the ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6 fatty acids used to be 1:1 but is now at 1:16
which also increases inflammation.Fourth,
lack of proper duration and quality of sleep that contributes to insulin
resistance which in turn leads to weight gain. And, unfortunately, this can set
in a vicious cycle where sleep problems lead to weight gain and weight gain in
turn makes sleep problems worse! If you snore or feel tired or sleepy during
the day, you might suffer from sleep apnea.
Reversing
the many factors leading to weight gain such as insulin resistance, sleep
apnea, lack of proper sleep, stress, nutritional deficiencies, food
sensitivities, eating disorders, hormonal imbalances etc. under the supervision
of a physician familiar with weight loss, sleep disorders and wellness forms
the basis for health, prevention and well being.
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