 Today more than 70 million Americans are overweight. Obesity, particularly when associated with unhealthy patterns of body fat distribution, results in 325,000 preventable deaths each year in the U.S. and $100 billion in health care costs. In the last ten years, the incidence of obesity has increased from 25 percent to 32 percent - a level that may be considered epidemic.
Although about 30% to 40% of the obese claim that they are trying to lose weight or maintain weight after weight loss, current therapies appear to have little effect. Despite the plethora of popular diet books, commercial programs, and the government's own attempt at teaching primary care practitioners how to help their patients to lose weight, the results are disappointing.
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Articles:
All States Got Fatter But One
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 8/24/2005
The percentage of Americans with bulging waistlines is growing in just about every state, with residents of Alabama joining the obesity ranks the fastest. Only Oregon failed to fatten, according to a report released Tuesday.
Appeal for Restraint in Land of Plenty
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 11/11/2002
In this diner on the outskirts of New Haven, Connecticut, that requires some difficult negotiations. He has just ordered a bowl of oatmeal, with skim milk. Now he asks the waitress: "Do you have any fresh fruit? Cut up bananas or something? Fruit salad, maybe?" No, no and no....
Artificial Sweeteners Once Again Linked to Weight Gain
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 2/27/2008
It's thought that consuming artificial sweeteners breaks the connection between a sweet sensation and a high-calorie food, thereby changing your body's ability to regulate intake.
Calorie Density Key To Losing Weight
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 2/27/2008
Eating smart, not eating less, may be the key to losing weight. A year-long clinical trial by Penn State researchers shows that diets focusing on foods that are low in calorie density can promote healthy weight loss while helping people to control hunger.
Health Chief Wants Healthier Menus
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 5/15/2003
Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson said Tuesday he wants restaurants to do "what's right" in the fight against obesity by changing their menus to promote healthier lifestyles.
Insulin May Raise Homocysteine
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 1/27/2003
Overweight children with high levels of the hormone insulin in their blood are also likely to have high levels of homocysteine, a substance that appears to raise the risk of heart disease, stroke, and birth defects, as well as possibly other adverse effects as well.
Obesity and Diabetes: A Growing Problem Among Americans
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 1/21/2003
Obesity and its related health problems are on the rise in the United States, as a national survey shows that Americans are becoming more obese with each passing year.
Obesity Tied to Steady Dose of Hunger Hormone
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 6/30/2004
In thin people, levels of the hormone that makes you hungry -- ghrelin -- vary wildly throughout the day and peak at night. But overweight people maintain more constant levels of the hormone throughout the day and don't experience a nighttime spike.
The Adrenal Stress Index Test
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 12/31/2009
The Adrenocortex Stress Profile is a powerful and precise non-invasive test that evaluates levels of the body's important stress hormones, cortisol and DHEA. This profile serves as a critical tool for uncovering biochemical imbalances that can underlie anxiety, chronic fatigue, obesity, diabetes and a host of other clinical conditions. It's also a crucial tool for monitoring DHEA and/or cortisone therapy.
The Comprehensive Thyroid Assessment
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 6/24/2004
The Comprehensive Thyroid Assessment is a thorough analysis of thyroid hormone metabolism, including central thyroid gland regulation and activity, thyroid production and secretion, peripheral thyroid conversion, and thyroid autoimmunity. This test allows the practitioner to pinpoint common imbalances that underlie a broad spectrum of chronic illness.
What is HbA1c?
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 9/17/2010
HbA1c stands for "hemoglobin A1c". This test is a simple lab test that shows the average amount of sugar in your blood over the last two to three months. It’s the best way to find out if your blood sugar is under control.
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