Preventing Childhood Obesity: What Parents Can Do

Mastering Leptin: Solving Obesity and Preventing Disease Byron Richards, CCN, Clinical Nutritionist and Leptin Expert, is the first to explain the meaning of over 7,500 studies on the hormone leptin and its link to solving obesity with the breakthrough health book "Mastering Leptin". Leptin is a powerful hormone produced in fat cells that communicates to the brain and controls ALL other hormones. This book will change an individual's health for the better, make permanent weight loss possible, and reduce risk for disease! Second edition with the latest leptin science and The Leptin Diet will be available May 11th.<br><br>Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) April 26, 2004 -- Byron Richards, Nutritionist and Leptin Expert, has brought key science for solving the out-of-control obesity epidemic to the public in his ground-breaking book, Mastering Leptin, released in February 2003. He is the first, and only, person to compile a comprehensive study on the hormone Leptin.<br><br>WHAT IS LEPTIN?<br>Leptin is the bodys communicator hormone, regulating everything from thyroid function to cardiovascular health. Most notably, Leptin plays an important role in weight gain and obesity. If Leptins function is unbalanced in the body, then body weight will become unmanageable in relation to weight and other diseases. <br><br>Leptin was discovered in 1994, but not brought to public attention until recently. This is because drug companies were unable to turn Leptin into a miracle weight loss drug, therefore deeming it unimportant information for the public. <br><br>Richards extensively details this subject in his book, Mastering Leptin,as well as outlining five, simple dietary rules to master Leptin. All of this is now taking on new meaning, with announcement of the unruly obesity epidemic and growing number of related deaths per year. <br><br>OBESITY DEATHS<br>Obesity and obesity-related conditions caused a startling 400,000 deaths in America last year and the number continues to rise, soon to surpass smoking as the Number One Preventable Cause of death in this country. There is a crucial need for answers and solutions for obesity, and there has never been a more imperative time for the public to learn about the hormone Leptin.<br><br>Richards is the premier authority on Leptin in not only his own field, but also in the medical field. An astronomical 7,500 scientific studies have been written about Leptin, but only one person has managed to combine the studies findings into one, easy-to-understand work.<br><br>The government and medical community are searching for answers to this societal health crisis, and significant work to help solve obesity has already been done. It is right in front of their noses, through the extensive work done and presented by Byron Richards.<br><br>NEW EDITION OF MASTERING LEPTIN<br>A new edition of Mastering Leptin will be published in May 2004. This version will describe the most recent relevant studies on Leptin and the obesity epidemic, as well as additional timely information regarding obesity in relation to heart-related diseases and other serious medical conditions. <br><br>To schedule an interview with Byron Richards, please contact:<br>Jennifer Whigham<br>Wellness Resources<br>http://www.wellnessresources.com<br>7155 Amundson Avenue<br>Edina, MN 55439<br>952-929-4575<br>Jennifer@wellnessresources.com<br><br> <br> <hr size=-1> About the author:<br> <br> Press Release<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://"></a><br></font> <br> <br>
 

Truths about Diet, Obesity, and $75 Billion

Sensible diet prevents obesity!
Healthy living prevents most diseases!
(Unfortunately, old age is not a disease.)

These truths should be self evident.

Yet recent shock headlines tell us that "medical problems caused by obesity are costing U.S. tax payers $75 billion
per year".

The human body is a biological machine. We all know that overloading a mechanical machine can cause it to break down, yet we allow ourselves to overload our hearts,
joints, and more. Moderate exercise helps "tune up" the machines we live in.

Think about it. Many injuries are a direct consequence of being over weight and under exercised!

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tells us, "Seven of 10 deaths, or more than 1.7 million each year, are caused by chronic diseases."
and
that the major risk factors for chronic diseases are "tobacco use, poor nutrition, and lack of physical activity"
with
"Obesity is a major contributor to heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and some types of cancer. Recent estimates
suggest that obesity is associated with 300,000 deaths annually, second only to tobacco related deaths."

"Type 2 diabetes, a major consequence of obesity, has also reached epidemic proportions over the last 10 years." In
fact, "adult onset diabetes" is increasing among teens and pre adolescents.

Apparently the CDC thinks the commercial food industry does a better job on shaping public opinion than do family discussions. Therefore, they are sponsoring public school
initiatives to help children, and their parents, become better educated.

If you have access to the internet, you don't have to wait for the CDC education programs. Do your own news watch and
research.

"Greedy drug companies" have been blamed for our rising health care cost. Perhaps we should look to ourselves for part of the cause.

Want some help on getting started?
Read "Easy Health Diet" by Dr. Donald A. Miller. This includes tips for on-line research, as well as much diet and health information, with sources.

** Diet with FACTS, not MYTHS. **

Dr. Miller is author of ""Easy Health Diet"" http://easyhealthdiet.com/diet.htm""Exercise for
Juniors to Seniors"" http://easyhealthdiet.com/JrSr.htmand numerous free articles on health http://articles.easyhealthdiet.com/
Seven of ten deaths are caused by preventable diseases.

"Modern" diets and supplements.Dr. Donald A. MillerFor the majority of people who don't raise their own foods, diets can be deficient in vitamins and minerals. In fact, it was the study of diet deficiencies in the USA and other countries that led to the creation of vitamin and mineral supplements.

Since my late youth, when I left the farm, I have included supplements in my diet. Now I take "therapeutic" blends of vitamins, helped by mineral tablets that are high in often neglected components, such as calcium and trace elements. I do NOT take "mega doses"; some vitamins are toxic at high levels.

But exercise caution. Supplement marketers have some of the most profitable markups short of prescription medicines. Read what you can learn on the internet searches, including reputable experts, such as http://mayoclinic.com.

Herbal foods and supplements are a totally unregulated part of the economy. Some pretty outlandish claims have been made. Some "miracle herbals" can actually be toxic.

From time to time, I might suggest makers of supplements that I think are worth visiting on the internet. Read what
you can find, and make informed choices.

I welcome comments from people who have good or bad experience from various supplement sources.

** Diet with FACTS, not MYTHS. **

Dr. Miller is author of ""Easy Health Diet"" http://easyhealthdiet.com/diet.htm""Exercise for
Juniors to Seniors"" http://easyhealthdiet.com/JrSr.htmand numerous free articles on health http://articles.easyhealthdiet.com/
Seven of ten deaths are caused by preventable diseases.