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A DNA Link between Diabetes and Obesity

April 3rd, 2010 admin

There is no known reason for what causes diabetes.  There are certainly risk factors that
make the likelihood of you being diagnosed with the disease higher.  One of the only risk
factors that you have control over is your weight.  If you are obese, the single best thing
you can do for your health and the prevention of diabetes is to lose weight.  Even in small
increments, when you shed pounds you are increasing your health benefits.

These may be easier said than done.  There are new studies that are now showing that
there is a genetic factor or mutation for people who are obese and have diabetes.  This
genetic malfunction affects how the bodies use energy and insulin – two key elements in
the functioning of your body and the cause of diabetes and obesity.

The studies also state that this is not a cause and effect case.  If you carry this defective
gene you are not guaranteed to be obese or have diabetes.  But the link is there and it can
be prevented.  You may have to work harder at it than others to maintain a healthy body
weight and put off diabetes but it can be done.  Discuss with your doctor options and
ways to prevent or put-off the onset of diabetes.

The gene that researchers have discovered as a precursor to diabetes has been found in
young children.  It is scary to know that children in their preschool years are being
diagnosed with obesity and type 2 diabetes due to genetics.  But parents can reduce or
prevent these things from happening by giving their children healthy lifestyle choices.
Now that a DNA link has been found, the research can focus on finding a way to fix or
prevent this from happening at some point in the future.

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3 Ways To Life Happy And Healthy With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

March 5th, 2010 admin

Let me ask you something. What do Tyra Banks, Camille Grammer and Cybil Sheppard all have in common? They all suffer from irritable bowel syndrome – along with about 20% of the rest of the population, according to recent studies.

I’m the IBS Diva. And I say having irritable bowel syndrome doesn’t have to be a death sentence. There are ways not only to cope but to thrive and live a happy, healthy life. Yes, I know, it can be a bit embarrassing at times – always searching for the nearest bathroom whenever you go out, getting up in the middle of movies and only eating certain foods.

The IBS Diva doesn’t let that get in the way of her good time, though. And you shouldn’t let get in the way of yours, either.

Here are the IBS Diva’s three simple pieces of advice for coping with irritable bowel syndrome.

1. You’re still fabulous, honey. Act like it. Change your mindset about this functional disorder. You’re not an outcast. You’re a tough, no-nonsense leader. Believe it.

2. Don’t stress – just rest. Just like the IBS Diva, you need your beauty sleep. Make sure you get at least eight hours per night. Let your body rejuvenate and heal during the night. Then you can wake up fabulous like the IBS Diva.

3. Keep searching. Even the IBS Diva searches for solutions for irritable bowel syndrome. Let’s face it. Having this disorder is no walk in the park. But there are ways to cope and live a happy, healthy life. Search for them while you’re on your journey to self acceptance. It can only help.

Honey, you have to look at irritable bowel syndrome as a challenge that you must overcome, not as a death sentence. With the proper mind set and a willingness to try new and effective dietary changes and medical solutions, you can live a healthy and happy life with IBS.

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