Many chronically ill persons are overweight, especially those who have taken prednisone. They are often frustrated in their attempts to lose weight even after they have weaned from prednisone. If you are symptomatic, you may find yourself heading to the refrigerator for comfort making weight loss difficult.
Hormonal imbalance in common in Th1 inflammation and this can make it difficult to lose weight. Please see this diagram summarizing some of the key relationships between the body's hormones and 1,25-D.
Managing your Immunopathology assists in, and helps you to feel well enough to concentrate on weight reduction. Please see Tools to check and if you are having problems feel free to ask on the Board.
This article on Cravings, Overeating, and the Brain Connection supports the theory that carbohydrates are needed to synthesize brain opiates (endorphins) to suppress pain and serotonin to improve mood. This provides one reason why many people report they are comforted by eating carbohydrates.
Since the MP recommends a eating plan that is low in refined sugars and simple carbohydrates, following this recommendation may result in a weight loss. The FOOD TIPS forum contains a post on Carbohydrates which includes tips to satisfy your sweet tooth, and Page: 2 has Helpful hints.
Once you are feeling better, you will be able to increase your activity level. Are there any Guidelines on Exercise & the MP? You can then concentrate your efforts on losing undesired weight.
Until then, it is best to focus all your energies on killing the intracellular bacteria that are at the root of your problems.
These 'before and after' pictures we put together for a press release illustrate that the MP can help people return to their normal weight.
"Thanks to Dr. Bernstein's book on diabetes, I've been able to lower my glucose readings into the mid-80s before and AFTER meals by adjusting what I eat and the quantity of what I eat. I have lost 33 lbs. since my December 20, 2006 MD visit - yeah Dr. Bernstein! and doc was very happy with my glucose readings!" ~captkirk: Bree: A1C, weight etc
-Went to see MP doc yesterday--I've lost 20lbs! The only thing I've done different is the MP. ~Ceredwyn
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