NWHRC Health Center - General Women's Health back issues from Tuesday, November 14:
Metabolic Syndrome; Overview.
Nov 14, 2006 ... Metabolic syndrome is not a disease, but a clustering or "constellation" of health markers. Although there are several definitions of what is required to be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, in the U.S. most health care professionals use criteria from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood ...
Metabolic Syndrome; Diagnosis.
Nov 14, 2006 ... Metabolic syndrome is a very complicated condition to diagnose. The only visible symptom of metabolic syndrome is being overweight, but that is no guarantee that you'll have the condition. And you can have metabolic syndrome even if you aren't overweight. There are at least six ...
Metabolic Syndrome; Treatment.
Nov 14, 2006 ... The cornerstone of treatment for metabolic syndrome is simple: improving your diet, restricting calories, losing weight and/or maintaining a normal body weight, and increasing levels of physical activity. One major study found that for every pound lost, the risk of metabolic syndrome ...
Metabolic Syndrome; Prevention.
Nov 14, 2006 ... The best way to prevent metabolic syndrome is identical to the treatment for the condition: maintaining a healthy weight, incorporating at least 30 minutes of physical activity into your day and following a healthy diet high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains and low in sugar and fat ....
Metabolic Syndrome; Facts to Know.
Nov 14, 2006 ... Metabolic syndrome is not a disease, but a clustering or "constellation" of health markers. To be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, you must have three of the following: Your waist measures more than 34 inches around (more than 40 inches in men). Your ...
Metabolic Syndrome; Questions to Ask.
Nov 14, 2006 ... The next time you see your health care professional, ask the following questions about your risk for metabolic syndrome and what to do if you have it: What is my blood pressure? Is it too high? What are my triglyceride levels? Are they too high? Can you ...
Metabolic Syndrome; Key Q&A.
Nov 14, 2006 ... Do I really need to worry about metabolic syndrome? While metabolic syndrome itself isn't a disease that will make you sick or kill you, it is a sign that you have a much higher risk of other diseases that will, such as heart disease and diabetes. Think of it as a warning sign ...
Metabolic Syndrome; Lifestyle Tips.
Nov 14, 2006 ... Limit yourself to two processed or pre-made foods a day. So, for instance, if you have cereal instead of oatmeal and a Hot Pocket instead of a sliced turkey sandwich, you're done with processed foods for the day. Processed foods are swimming in salt, sugars and unhealthy fats ...