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    • I'm a diabetic. Is it safe for me to do the Lean for Life® program?
      First, some definitions from the American Diabetes Association website are in order to better understand Diabetes and what Diabetes is....

    • Can I follow the Lean for Life program if I'm breast feeding my baby?
      There is not enough known about how a nursing mother being in mild dietary ketosis would affect the baby, so we recommend that you wait until you completely finish breastfeeding before starting the Lean for Life program. In addition, being on a weight loss diet with decreased calorie intake and food restrictions may have a negative effect on the baby's optimal health and well-being. Dieting can also decrease or stop the production of breast milk....

    • Is the Lean for Life program appropriate for a former bulimic?
      Many individuals with a history of bulimia have successfully participated in the Lindora Lean for Life program to achieve a lean, healthy weight. The same components of bulimia treatment programs - close monitoring, highly structured plans, stress reduction - are also components of the Lean for Life Program. The only other consideration is the recent use of Zoloft, an anti-depressant, which seems to have some benefit in minimizing bulemic tendencies....

    • Does depression cause weight gain?
      Yes. Depression has been associated with weight gain and weight loss. It's usually a matter of degree; when people are mild to moderately depressed, they tend to eat more. Some people refer to this as "stress eating." When someone is very depressed, they sometimes stop eating altogether and, in severe cases, may even have to be hospitalized and fed intravenously. There is a known association between decreased serotonin - which is associated with depression - and increased appetite/hunger. (Interestingly, studies have shown that people with anorexia nervosa have abnormally increased serotonin activity which may partly explain how they can eat so little.)...

    • Does the Lean for Life Program help reduce cholesterol?
      Most of our cholesterol is naturally produced by our body, and some (dietary cholesterol) is from the food we eat. Some people naturally produce more cholesterol than others. The latest research shows that some individual's blood cholesterol levels are not significantly affected by the dietary cholesterol they consume, while other people experience a much greater effect. It appears to be a matter of genetics....

    • Is dietary ketosis harmful to the liver?
      The mild dietary ketosis, such as that which is experienced during the Weight Loss phase of the Lean for Life program, is not harmful to individuals with a normal, healthy, functioning liver. ...

    • Are there any effective natural diuretics?
      Yes. Regular black tea is a safe, natural diuretic that will work for you if you are not a regular user of caffeine. Two other herbal diuretics are corn silk tea and freeze-dried dandelion leaf. Both are mild and nontoxic. You can get cornsilk tea in health-food stores or make it yourself if you have access to fresh corn by steeping the silks in boiling water for ten minutes. Drink one cup two to four times a day. The dose for freeze-dried dandelion is one or two capsules two to four times a day. Hawthorn berries are a stronger diuretic. Take these remedies only when symptoms of fluid retention are present. You may also want to try boiling a ¼ lemon and drinking the hot lemon water to obtain a mild diuretic effect....

    • How can I tell if I have Binge Eating Disorder?
      A "binge" episode is characterized by eating a larger amount of food than normal during a short period of time (less than two hours), and a lack of control over eating during the binge episode. Recurrent episodes of binge eating are indicative of a binge eating disorder....

    • I have arthritis. Would losing weight help?
      Individuals who have arthritis in weight bearing joints such as the knees, back, hips, ankles will generally experience some decrease in pain with weight loss. Improvement in pain is due to less weight-bearing on these joints. ...

    • Will losing weight help reduce back pain?
      Extra weight almost always aggravates a bad back. Losing weight almost always HELPS, although doesn't completely eliminate the pain. ...

    • How do I interpret my cholesterol lab tests? Can I burn off cholesterol through exercise?
      Your risk for heart disease can be assessed with a blood-cholesterol test. In this test, your total-cholesterol reading should approximate the sum of your LDL, HDL and other lipoproteins. According to guidelines from the National Cholesterol Education Program: ...

    • How is diabetes diagnosed?
      A small sample of blood is withdrawn and tested for the presence of glucose (blood sugar). Your doctor will usually test your blood after a period of "fasting" (nothing to eat or drink except for water) for eight hours. A blood test that is done without prior fasting is called a "random" or non-fasting test....

    • What is "fatty liver?"
      Fatty liver (also known as steatosis) is the accumulation of fat in liver cells. It has been associated with alcohol use, weight gain, and diabetes. The weight of the liver can be approximated by ultrasound and an increase of 5% of more is considered to be fatty. Liver enzymes, measured by a blood test, are also elevated. ...

    • Does dieting increase the risk for developing gallstones?
      If you are considering a diet program that requires a low intake of calories, you should be aware that during periods of rapid or substantial weight loss your risk of developing gallstones increases. However, being overweight also puts you at risk for gallbladder disease. Obesity remains one of the strongest risk factors for gallstones. ...

    • What is gout? Can a person participate in the "Lean for Life" program if they have gout?
      Gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis in men and affects more than 3.4 million people yearly. Gout is caused by the buildup of uric acid in the joints. It most commonly causes pain and tenderness in the joints of the big toe, ankle, and knees but it can occur in any joint. Gout also affects women but usually only after menopause. Gout can be very painful and impair walking....

    • What causes hair loss during dieting?
      No matter what manner people use to lose weight, the more weight they lose, the more likely they are to experience some temporary hair loss. The condition is usually resolved when the person stops losing weight and gradually increases calorie intake by going on to a nutritionally balanced maintenance eating plan....

    • What is homocysteine? Can it cause heart disease?
      Researchers are calling homocysteine "the new cholesterol." Homocysteine is a common amino acid (one of the building blocks that make up protein) found in the blood that may increase the risk of heart disease according to a study at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Homocysteine is acquired mostly from eating meat. High levels of homocysteine are related to early development of heart disease and blood vessel disease. Those with higher levels of homocysteine had double the risk of heart disease. Folic acid (found in many vitamin and mineral supplements) safely and effectively reduces the level and the risk. Researchers are currently trying to figure out whether reducing high homocysteine levels will actually reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke....

    • Are there any health problems associated with exercise during pregnancy?
      Brief periods of exercise are generally good and most physicians recommend it but prolonged exercise can be dangerous....

    • What is "Syndrome X"? Is it the same as Metabolic Syndrome?
      The Metabolic Syndrome has also been referred to as “Syndrome X,” or the “insulin resistance-obesity syndrome.” Due to its rapidly increasing incidence, medical experts now refer to it as the “disease of the new millennium.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in five adults in the United States already has Metabolic Syndrome and that the numbers will continue to grow because of Americans’ sedentary lifestyle. ...

    • How does thyroid disease affect weight? Does taking natural (armour) thyroid help people lose weight?
      There is no question that an abnormal thyroid can lead to weight gain. The thyroid gland, located at the front of the neck, affects nearly every body system including metabolism. When too little thyroid is produced, metabolic rate slows, leading to weight gain in many people affected by the condition. ...

    • Does dieting or weight loss cause gallstones or gallbladder disease?
      Gallstones are clumps of solid material, mostly cholesterol, that form in the gallbladder, a small pear-shaped organ located under the liver in the abdomen. The gallbladder contracts and releases bile, a fluid made in the liver that aids in digestion. Bile contains substances called bile salts that help break down fats in the food we eat. Bile also helps eliminate cholesterol from the body via the digestive system. ...

    • What is the Serotonin Syndrome?
      The symptoms that comprise the Serotonin Syndrome are very common. The array of symptoms that constitute serotonin syndrome include mental status changes, agitation, myoclonus (involuntary twitching of a muscle or a group of muscles), hyperreflexia, diaphoresis (perspiration), shivering, tremor, diarrhea, dyscoordination, fever, hypertension, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. A characteristic cluster of symptoms would include confusion, myoclonus, and gastrointestinal tract activation....

    • What is "Metabolic Syndrome"?
      Metabolic syndrome is a group of disorders and symptoms that when present increases ones risk of coronary artery disease and stroke. These disorders include type 2 diabetes (where fasting blood sugar is greater than or equal to 110mg/dl), hypertension (where blood pressure is greater than or equal to 130/85mmHg), hypertriglyceridemia (where triglycerides are greater than or equal to 150mg/dl), low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (where the HDL’s are equal to or lower than 40mg/dl for men and equal to or lower than 50mg/dl in women), and abdominal obesity (where waist circumference is greater than 40 inches in men and greater than 35 inches in women). The following questions and answers will further explain this disorder....

    • What is Insulin Resistance?
      Insulin Resistance and the Lean for Life® Program...

    • What is the difference between being “overweight” and being “obese”?
      The difference between being “overweight” and being “obese” is a matter of degree and can be determined by calculating the person’s BMI (body mass index). ...

    • How can my waist measurement indicate my risk for certain health conditions?
      The waist circumference is used by clinicians and health professionals to help determine a person's risk for developing serious diseases such as stroke, heart disease and diabetes. ...

    • What is the Lindora Metabolic Fitness Treatment Program?
      In your journey to become healthier and Lean for Life®, having an accurate and thorough health evaluation is a smart way to help you succeed. We designed the Lindora Metabolic Fitness Treatment Program® so you and your Lindora team can gain a better understanding of what is crucial to your unique health needs and goals. This program includes some of the most cutting-edge health evaluations available, combined with an innovative assessment tool called the Metabolic Fitness Quotient (MFQ), and a customized, comprehensive treatment plan....

    • How can I prevent type 2 Diabetes?
      The prominence of Type 2 Diabetes—and the dramatic, negative effects this disease has on the health of both children and adults—was recently discussed in two press releases from The American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) (Bariatric physicians have expertise in the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity). ...

    • Can dieting cause osteoporosis?
      Diet (what you eat) affects osteoporosis, but we do not know the extent to which "dieting" (eating less for weight reduction) affects osteoporosis....

    • Is hair analysis useful for determining recommended vitamins and nutrients during weight loss?
      Lindora Medical providers do not recommend this test as a beneficial source of information.. A 2000 JAMA article describes a study in which identical hair samples were sent to six existing "nutritional analysis" labs. Among the six, very different results were reported. We do not feel that hair analysis has met adequate scientific rigor to recommend it to our clients....