> This problem exists in nervous system, say programming in pituitary,
> as disturbed by viruses which are pollutants, pesticide residues,
> toxins of modern world, and of course ageing process brought in by
> onset of menopause/andropause. The problem is given the name
> Metabollic syndrome by health researchers and academicians. Insulin
> resistance, polycystic ovaries, central obessity (increased
> waistline), diabetes type II, general swellings
> which are understood as effects coexisting with obesity, are all
> results of this single entity, "Metabolic suyndrome".

FBD isn't necessarily related to syndrome X - they can exist
independently - perhaps you are confusing this with polycystic ovarian
syndrome?

>
> Though it is believed that proper food selection may help, it is seen
> that weight gains unabated, whatever one eats.
>

this latter statement runs totally contrary to my experience
metabolic syndrome X is caused by three factors, of which diet is the
major etiology:

1. excess glycemic load from the diet (i.e. too much starches, sugars
etc.)
2. nutrient deficiencies (e.g. essential fatty acids, chromium,
magnesium etc.)
3. lack of exercise (particularly weight-bearing exercise)

all three factors promote insulin resistance and compensatory
hyperinsulinemia
the "cholesterol" issue alluded to at the above link provided doesn't
make sense in light of this dynamic - its just thrown in there because
so much has been invested in this model that there appears to be no
escape from it
rather, it appears that poorly controlled hyperglycemia and
hyperinsulinemia, concurrent with antioxidant depletion function
together to promote the atherosclerotic changes in vascular tissue

a much better analysis of syndrome X can be found on my page at:
www.toddcaldecott.com, under "support"
if anyone is an RFD (www.redflagsweekly.com) subscriber, then Dr.
Malcom Kendrick's articles on the subject are most enlightening

from an ayurvedic perspective syndrome X is a vata-kapha condition,
caused by excess sweet (k), a sedentary lifestyle (k) and nutrient
deficiencies (v) - of course with inflammation there may be pittaja
component

if a recently diagnosed synX patient undergoing treatment as per the
protocol above does not lose weight, correct dyslipidemia, reduce
hypertension and begin to see a restoration of some of the other
metabolic abnormalities within 3 months, then there is likely another
issue(s)


Todd Caldecott
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