In a world where image is all, being obese is very difficult. The world at large, especially women, are extremely figure-conscious. The stigma attached to being heavy or obese is something a child never outgrows and can result in an obsessive need to lose weight. This obsession translates into very harmful diets, including fasting and excessive use of weight loss medication.
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She did some research and found out that many women were being helped by reproductive endocrinologists, so she asked her GP for a referral. A reproductive endocrinologist is a doctor who specializes in the hormones related to reproduction, and Carrie’s RE was surprised that Carrie had sought help despite not trying to have a baby. What Carrie and the RE both knew was that uncontrolled PCOS is closely linked with serious disease including diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. The RE performed some tests, including a glucose tolerance test and looked over Carrie’s previous test results. Carrie requested a prescription for metformin (brand name Glucophage) because she’d seen that studies were showing good success. Metformin is a drug normally given to adult onset diabetics to control their glucose. At that time, the link between blood sugar, insulin, and PCOS was a new hypothesis. The doctor prescribed 6 months of metformin and told Carrie to come back after those six months.
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Metformin is a common medication that is prescribed to people who are suffering from Type 2 diabetes. However, I have also seen it prescribed to people who are looking to lose weight with very little effort. A very close friend of mine, whom I also work with, had taken this drug just for that purpose, to lose weight before her wedding. She had spoken with her doctor, and he had suggested that she try Metformin as there are very few side effects. She thought that this would be a great idea. On her wedding day, she envisioned that she would be beautiful and skinny, shedding those pounds that she just could not seem to rid herself of from just exercise and a tiny diet change.
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Being diagnosed with diabetes is scary, but thankfully you don’t have to go straight to insulin. Now there is a medicine call Metformin. Metformin is a drug that decreases insulin resistance in people with Type 2 diabetes. It works by decreasing the amount of sugar make by the liver, it also decreases the amount of sugar your body absorbs and makes insulin receptors more sensitive so your body can use the insulin it makes a lot more effectively. I was prescribed Meformin because I suffered from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. When I was diagnosed with Diabetes, my doctor prescribed Meformin. At first I was only on 500mgs, but eventually he increased the dosage to 1000mg.
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People with non-insulin dependent (or Type II) diabetes are either unable to make enough insulin, or their bodies do not respond normally to the insulin their bodies make. Sugar then builds up in the blood, which can lead to serious medical problems, including, but not limited to, heart and kidney disease, and blindness. Keeping the blood sugar low reduces the risk of these diseases, and also has positive effects on cholesterol levels and weight. High blood sugar can be controlled with proper diet and exercise, and by medications.
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Diabetes is a crippling disease (that causes weight loss), and it is (indirectly) a leading cause of death in developed and under-developed countries. Sadly, it also has no cure, or so they say. The medications prescribed are only to control and regulate the effects and symptoms rather than remove the cause of the disease. How many people have suffered due to this narrow vision in the methodology of treating sickness? But there is hope; more of that later.
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More people are taking melatonin supplements these days to treat jet lag and to help with sleep. According to the Cochrane database, melatonin improves the symptoms of jet lag – although whether or not it helps with insomnia is less clear. What are the side effects of taking melatonin for jet lag or for sleep – and is it safe?
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Depression is a challenging mental health condition to treat. In an age where treatment can include homeopathic remedies, traditional medications, therapy, and diet changes, many depressed patients are challenged to find the right balance in treatment. If you are using homeopathic treatment for depression, and if you suffer from insomnia, it is important to consider how your treatment of insomnia may adversely affect your depression treatment.
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Too little growth hormone can be harmful, and too much can also be harmful. There is a certain range where people can benefit from growth hormone. Individuals who produce an excessive amount of growth hormone in their thirties can develop an enlarged forehead and hands; a condition known as acromegaly. As we grow older, growth hormone levels drop, as does our amount of deep sleep. By taking melatonin, we increase our delta sleep, and generate just the right amount of growth hormone that can be beneficial. The small amount of this hormone produced in adults, due to increased delta sleep, can be beneficial for their health.
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I probably can tell you more about melatonin than anyone. I conducted self experiments with massive dosages (averaging 90 mg a night) of melatonin over a period of 7 years in an anti-aging experiment. I probably could break world records with the amounts of melatonin I consumed according to the published research and numerous physicians. In this article, I will discuss melatonin; its benefits and functions, and evidence for promoting longevity.
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