Weight problems are normally an excess of body fat.
Normally, anyone who is 20% over the normal weight for
their age, sex, build, and height is considered obese or to have a
weight problem. According to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester,
Minnesota, a person's weight is healthy if it falls within the acceptable range for his or her height and age;
if the pattern of fat distribution does not place the person at increased risk for certain diseases; and if the
person has no medical problem for which a physician recommends that he or she lose weight. How much a person weighs is only part of the story, however. Perhaps more important than weight is the percentage of fat in the body. For healthy women, fat can account for as much as 25% of body weight;
17% is a healthy percentage for men. Women's bodies are designed to carry a higher proportion of fat
tissue to make sure there is plenty of fuel for both pregnancy and
nursing. ...more
| Nutrient /
Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
| Cleansing |
10 |
helps clear out toxins and heavy
metals in the digestive system which can be a factor in weight problems and in appetite problems. |
| Omega acids |
10 |
These acids are found in
omega fatty acids from fish
oil, flax seed oil, and borage seed oil. They are required for
good health and may also be used in a "low fat" diet to make sure you are getting
the essential fatty acids which are needed by every cell in your
body. They also benefit with appetite control. (see
Advanced Omega below) |
| Multi-vitamin
and Mineral supplement |
10 |
contains vitamin E, vitamin B ,
vitamin C,
magnesium, manganese, selenium, and zinc which all are helpful in
both the treatment and prevention of obesity and weight
disorders. A daily supplement will provide nutrients required
for good
general health and well being.
(see NutraPack or Future Star for kids) |
| Guggul |
9 |
herb from India that
helps with obesity, high cholesterol levels and
it also protects against the development of hardening of the arteries. |
| Bioflavonoids |
8 |
bioflavonoids are needed for
normal glandular function and they also help speed up a slow
metabolism thus allowing calories to be burned up faster.
(see Mega Juice below) |
| vitamin C |
8 |
required for general health and normal glandular
operation. It works well in combination with the Bioflavonoids |
| Carotenoids |
8 |
Generally, a carotenoid
mixture combined with a complete multi-vitamin with good mineral content is needed for balanced
nutrition. Poor diet is the normal cause of deficiency in
carotenoids as people eat less good quality fruits and vegetables. (see Mega
Juice) |
| vitamin
A |
8 |
works with carotenoids |
| Inositol |
8 |
helps the human body burn fat |
| Lecithin |
8 |
helps break down fat to be removed
from the body |
| Methionine |
8 |
aids in fat breakdown |
|
Carnitine |
8 |
helps with breaking up fat
deposits in the body. Common as a supplemental aid for losing weight. |
| Riboflavin |
8 |
vitamin B2 needed to burn calories |
| Niacin |
8 |
vitamin B3 aids with sugar
cravings |
| Pyridoxine |
8 |
vitamin B6 helps the metabolism |
| vitamin
B12 |
8 |
required for good digestion |
| Zinc |
8 |
enhances effectiveness of body
insulin and strengthens the body's immune system. |
 Symmetry products
people tell us they use for
Weight Loss
(click on the product name for more
information)
| BotanaCleanse
Protection
4 Life
Lipo-Sorb
Slym
Pack
Ultra
Slym Pack
Advanced
Omega
Nutra
Pack
Mega
Juice
Fruit A Mins
|
colon intestinal cleansing and restoration - vital
for good health
excellent daily supplemental system for prevention and
health
helps with problem of eating greasy or fatty foods
complete weight loss system
weight loss system - (not for people with
heart problems)
flax seed, borage seed, and omegas in one
formula
complete daily supplement with all the
vitamins and minerals listed above
healing extracts from fruits and vegetables
children's daily supplement |
|
The average human body has 30 to 40 billion fat cells. Most of the extra calories we eat that we do not need for immediate energy are stored as fat. If we were still "hunter/gatherers" like our early ancestors,
the fat would provide a needed food store for times when no food is readily available. In fact, some
researchers believe that our seemingly innate love of high-calorie (especially fatty) foods may be a remnant of a survival tactic from ancient times, when we needed to store food for energy. But in modern society, storing energy as fat is no longer necessary for most people. Most Americans wait no more than 4 hours between meals. So instead of being a valuable survival mechanism, the body's ability to store fat now is more likely to have a profoundly negative effect on health. As fat accumulates, it crowds
the space occupied by the internal organs. Obesity even moderate
overweight puts an undue stress on the back, legs, and internal organs, and this can eventually exacerbate many physical problems and compromise health.
Obesity increases the body's resistance to insulin and susceptibility to infection, and puts one at a higher risk for developing coronary artery disease, diabetes,
gallbladder disease, high blood
pressure, kidney disease, stroke, and other serious health problems that
may result in early death.
Complications of pregnancy and liver damage also are more common in overweight individuals. Obese persons suffer psychologically as well as physically, because our society tends to equate beauty,
intelligence, and even success with thinness.
The most common causes of obesity are poor diet and/or eating habits
and a lack of exercise. Other factors that can lead to obesity include glandular malfunctions, diabetes,
hypoglycemia, emotional tension, boredom, and a simple love of food.
Obesity has also been linked to
food sensitivities and/or allergies. Food your body cannot use or that is a poison to your system is stored
in the tissues and causes water retention. Ironically, poor nutrition may be an important factor in obesity.
When there is inadequate intake of certain essential nutrients, fat is not easily or adequately burned and
can accumulate in the body. Obesity is a serious health problem and, according to the U.S. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, it is on
the rise in the United States. At least 34% of Americans are 20%
or more overweight. Even though this country has gone through several fitness crazes in recent years,
Americans today are fatter, more stressed out, and
less likely to get regular exercise than 10 years ago. And if we are getting fatter, it isn't because we have stopped trying to lose weight. National surveys
estimate that at any given time, 25 to 50 % of adult Americans are on some sort of diet, and we spend
more than $30 billion each year on diet aids and remedies. Unfortunately, even those who lose weight
often put it back on. It is estimated that 67% of those who lose weight regain the lost pounds within
3 to 5 years.
Traditionally, there are three basic approaches to weight management: through nutritional supplementation.
The first is the use of diuretic herbs and nutrients to reduce water retention. The second is the use of
lipotropic vitamins, which have the ability to reduce cholesterol and fat. Third is the use of natural appetite suppressants. Permanent weight loss, however, requires a lifetime commitment to a healthier lifestyle in general including food/diet, exercise, and mental spiritual
outlook.
GOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAMS TO TRY
ADULT/TEEN
NUTRITIONAL
PROGRAM:
1. Advanced
Omega
2. Mega
Juice
3.
NutraPack
4. Genesis
-
BotanaCleanse - use if you have not done a colon/intestinal
cleansing in the last year.
-
Lipo-Sorb
- (optional) useful if you are eating greasy or fatty meals and this
can help as you reduce these type foods in your diet.
ADULT WEIGHT
LOSS PROGRAM: (use the above Nutritional Program
to keep weight off)
CHILDREN'S
NUTRITIONAL
PROGRAM:
OTHER CHANGES TO MAKE
- drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled water a day
- eat lots of raw fruits and vegetables
- juice is good (make your
own with a juice machine)
- do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods
- carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack
- a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)
- do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks
- do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
- use stress relief like going for walks in the park
- brown rice is good to eat
- avoid red meat and animal fats
- reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others
- fast a few days a month
- get sleep
- exercise light to moderate amounts
- avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet
- do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke
- do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal
- do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry
- do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else
- PRAY ... it does help with all aspects of life and healing
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