How to Heal Metabolic Syndrome

It's astonishing how widespread Metabolic Syndrome has become. From kids to the elderly, the syndrome has firmly taken root in our culture.

In fact, the American Heart Association states that over 23% of adults have the disease.

And an astonishing 40% of Americans over 60 have it as well.

What Is Metabolic Syndrome?

Metabolic Syndrome is a modern disease that has resulted from America's increasingly fast paced lifestyle.

A glaring warning signal, it's a billboard telling the world that the body is on a deadly collision course.

With a heavy reliance on fast foods and sodas, Americans have sharply increased their consumption of sugar, (150-170 pounds per year), as well as preservatives and artificial sweeteners.

Not really considered a true "disease," Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of five risk factors that can lead to even more serious diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer.

The 5 Risk Factors for Metabolic Syndrome

Blood pressure greater than 135/85
Excess fat around the waistline
Low levels of good cholesterol
High triglycerides
High blood sugar levels causing insulin resistance (makes it difficult for the body to process sugar)

What happens if this syndrome is not treated? There are many complications including:

Heart disease and heart attacks
Stroke
Diabetes
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Hardening of the arteries

How to Lose Deadly Abdominal Weight Without Becoming A Slave to Your Kitchen

Did you know that exercise alone will not reverse Metabolic Syndrome?

Conquering it requires a one-two punch, the tried and true diet and exercise routine.

However, most people balk at the idea of changing the way they eat. "I don't have time to eat healthy!" is the common lament.

But the real issue--and the real gift--with Metabolic Syndrome is learning how to make some time for yourself!

No, you don't have to become a slave to your kitchen to win back your figure and your health.

But change IS at the root of conquering the culmination of years of bad habits.

There are several diet plans that address what was once known as Syndrome X. The challenge with all of them is they require a commitment until that commitment becomes a healthy lifestyle.

Here at Jewell's Naturals, along with moderate exercise, we recommend two different diet plans for a lifestyle change:

Both have their benefits. Neither one of them requires you to spend hours and hours in the kitchen.

Check out our Paleo cookbooks in the store and you'll see what we mean!

We also carry MCT oil, which is excellent for combating the disease.

Include it as part of your diet plan.

And lest you think that changing your diet means giving up comfort food completely, check out Lisa's recipe.

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