Despite the possible presence of contaminants in fish, benefits of eating fish cannot be denied as supported by numerous researches and studies. Fish contain omega-3 fatty acid that helps reduce the risk of heart disease.
One possible way to prevent one from taking contaminated fish is to consume carefully selected fish oil supplements. Techniques such as molecular distillation that employing pressure and temperature, can purify possible environmental pollutants contained in fish.
There are plenty of fish oil supplements available in the market. Their quality and potency, however, can differ widely. One should take note that diarrhea and other minor discomfort can often occur by taking supplements that turn rancid or that contain ingredients that are not adequately purified.
Another important issue if dosage. Fish oil can help the heart by thinning the blood. High levels of fish oil might increase the risk of bleeding, and may cause harm instead if combined with blood thinning medication. If one is on medication pertaining to cardiovascular treatment, he or she should seek advice from the doctor about the appropriate dosage before taking any fish oil supplement.
When choosing fish oil, it is also necessary to note their levels of fatty acids that offer the kind of healthy benefits required. For example, 1000 mg of fish oil with 180 mg of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and 120 mg of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) provide 300 mg (not 1000 mg) of omega-3 fats.
Besides omega-3, consumers should look at other ingredients such as vitamin A and D in cod liver oil and added vitamin E in fish oil, as these may not be good for everybody. Fish oil supplements may be beneficial only for those with high triglyceride levels in reducing the levels.
Triglycerides are the chemical form in which fat exists in the body. High levels increase risk of hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. This is because a single fish oil capsule contains about 30 times the amount of omega-3 fatty acids as a single fish portion. On average, a 113.5 g serving of oily fish contains about 1.5g of omega-3 fatty acids.
Most regulators stipulate a level of purity but standards vary considerably. The European Union standards are among the strictest, being more cautious than those imposed by the FDA in United States. Environmental Defense, a United States non-profit organization, has conducted an international study of fish and fish oil supplements. The group helps consumers decide how to obtain adequate amounts of omega-3 fatty acids without contaminants. Three brands that are on the list of “Best Choice” supplements are Nordic Naturals, which is made in Norway, and Shaklee and Usana brands, which are made in the United States. These brands certify that their supplements are free from heavy metals, dioxins, and PCBs.
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Obesity or overweight will increase one’s risk of premature death and chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, stroke, high cholesterol, and heart disease. Reduction of weight can not only lower these risks but also improve one’s appearance, quality of life, and mental health.
However, it is important that an obese individual should seek proper advice from medical doctor or professional health personnel on how to lose weight, especially when he or she already has some medical disorders.
Diet, exercise, and behavioral therapy are the three essential elements for any treatment of obesity. These are the advices given by a senior consultant endocrinologist.
Skipping any of the three main meals should not be taken as a weight control method. Instead, patients should follow dietitian’s advice to take the most appropriate diet with adequate size without needing snacks between meals to lose weight. Patients should also learn how to read food labels and glycaemic index of foods.
Exercise burns calories. Exercising at the right intensity and duration can burn fats almost exclusively at the so-called “Fat-Burn Zone”, when patient’s target heart rate is at 60 to 70 percent of the maximum heart rate (MHR) calculated based on the patient’s age. For example, a 30 year-old patient’s target heart rate is equal to 114 beats per minute (calculated from the formula: (220 minus 30) x 60%). He needs to exercise at least 3 times a week to be effective.
Behavioral modification plays an important role if patient wants to achieve long-term weight loss. Behavioral therapy can help change key attitudes, motivate self-change while maintaining self-esteem, manage stress and depression, etc.
Besides the three ways mentioned above, slimming medications can be a useful adjunct. They must, however, never be used alone. With medical supervision, slimming medications can sometimes achieve excellent results in weight reduction and weight maintenance. These can only be used for patients with BMI of 30 kg/m2 and above, and those with BMI of 27 kg/m2 and above with concomitant medical problems that include diabetes, stroke, hypertension, and heart disease. The medications should not be prescribed to patients below the age of 18 and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Surgery is another alternative for those morbidly obese (BMI 40 kg/m2 and above) or those with BMI of 35 to 39.9 kg/m2 with severe medical problems. This should be taken as the last resort when all the above means have been used for more than 6 months and failed to achieve any significant weight loss. Gastric bypass, gastric placation, and gastric banding are some of the usual surgical procedures.
Prevention is better than cure. So, the best approach is not to become overweight. Having a healthy lifestyle and regular physical activity will make one more likely to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
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Improve your Type II Diabetes by Losing Weight
If you have Type 2 diabetes losing weight can significantly reduce your insulin resistance. This is very important because if you lose those extra pounds you might be able to (with your doctor’s approval) reduce or eliminate the need for medication.
Being overweight and obesity plays a major roll in the glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes. The sooner you lose those extra pounds the better off you’ll be. You’ve probably heard this before and you may have even tried to lose weight. It possible that the reason you haven’t been able to lose weight is that you’re addicted to carbohydrates; many diabetics are addicted to carbohydrates.
Carbohydrate addiction is typically characterized by the inability to stop you from eating. You might have strong cravings for sweets during the day and after you eat. Carbohydrate addiction is a real addiction. It is as powerful as any drug or smoking addiction.
If you have failed at dieting before don’t get discouraged. Many people who knew that they could not lose weight have been able. There are many new alternative methods available that can help you to lose weight. As you start any weight loss program you should work closely with your doctor so he can monitor your progress and adjust your medications.
The first step should be to see a qualified nutritionist and have them develop a diet plan designed specifically for you. I would avoid the popular diets on the market and instead work with a nutritional consoler. A nutritional consoler will be able to work with your specific needs and design a program that will gradually modify your eating habits.
Some other methods you might want to consider that will compliment nutritional counseling are hypnosis and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Hypnosis and EFT are the one two punch for effective weight loss.
Hypnosis can be used to reprogram you to act and respond in ways that are beneficial to your health. There are hypnosis programs that can be purchased inexpensively that will address weight loss, exercise, eating habits and many more that are designed to improve your overall well being.
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a gentle process where you can neutralize the negative emotions that contribute to your negative behaviors. EFT is best described by saying that it is Acupuncture without the needles. The EFT process is not difficult to learn but it is recommended that you work with an experienced EFT practitioner to teach you the basics. It’s not necessary that you have to work with an EFT practitioner face to face. EFT can effectively be done over the phone.
Choose the method that works best for you just so long as you get to a healthy weight.
Bill Schuchman is the founder of Personal Mastery Inc specializing in personal growth products. He is a Certified Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist and he has earned the Emotional Freedom Techniques EFT-ADV CC. Bill is a Subconscious Motivational Therapist and a Law of Attraction coach..
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