In
a nutshell, you have metabolic syndrome if you have 3 of the following 5 signs
and symptoms: Increased waist
measurement (35 inches for women, 40 inches for men), BP > 130/80, fasting
blood sugar >100, triglycerides >150, and HDL <50 .="" span="" style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> 50>If you qualify, you have a substantially
increased risk for heart attacks and strokes.
Most important for treatment is weight loss with a low carb diet.
Exercise helps, and chelation might lower
your risk, according to the results of the TACT study.
Moderate changes can make a big difference.
See the Townsend Letter, May,
2013, p. 52-60 for more information.
Celebration of HealthAssociation website
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