Comments on: Is belly fat more dangerous to our health? http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/25/is-belly-fat-more-dangerous-to-our-health/ Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:13:33 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Margaret Diann http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/25/is-belly-fat-more-dangerous-to-our-health/#comment-6485 Margaret Diann Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:05:34 +0000 http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/?p=575#comment-6485 Belly fat is often an indication of the metabolic X or metabolic syndrome. I believe there is a particular chemical exposure down through the decades that has caused so much diabetes and things such as this: an organic solvent, pesiticide, neurotoxin, teratogen, called 2-butoxyethanol or BUTYL for short. Learn to avoid it as it has been and is in widespread use. Often too strong in cleaning products, paints, etc. http://www.valdezlink.com/re/metabolic-ptsd.htm#on Belly fat is often an indication of the metabolic X or metabolic syndrome. I believe there is a particular chemical exposure down through the decades that has caused so much diabetes and things such as this: an organic solvent, pesiticide, neurotoxin, teratogen, called 2-butoxyethanol or BUTYL for short. Learn to avoid it as it has been and is in widespread use. Often too strong in cleaning products, paints, etc. http://www.valdezlink.com/re/metabolic-ptsd.htm#on

]]> By: Priscilla Bray http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/25/is-belly-fat-more-dangerous-to-our-health/#comment-6384 Priscilla Bray Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:36:00 +0000 http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/?p=575#comment-6384 I am very appreciative of the medical information about waist weight gain. Please continue to educate me on diet, exercise and various other health concerns. Thank you. I am very appreciative of the medical information about waist weight gain. Please continue to educate me on diet, exercise and various other health concerns. Thank you.

]]> By: GF, Los Angeles http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/25/is-belly-fat-more-dangerous-to-our-health/#comment-6237 GF, Los Angeles Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:38:07 +0000 http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/?p=575#comment-6237 @ JoAnn always looking for the easy fix.... A tummy tuck is not going to unclog your arteries. The only way to be healthy is by eating better and moving. @ JoAnn always looking for the easy fix....

A tummy tuck is not going to unclog your arteries. The only way to be healthy is by eating better and moving.

]]> By: Dr. Izhar http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/25/is-belly-fat-more-dangerous-to-our-health/#comment-6231 Dr. Izhar Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:22:38 +0000 http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/?p=575#comment-6231 By and large WHR (Waist to Hip Ratio) helps as it changes configuration from an APPLE to PEAR. However, many things are still not understood. Many people in the apple category survive compare to their pear counterparts. I think other coexisting factors, genetic predisposition and the nature of fat might play a bigger role than just the pattern of redistribution around the body. By and large WHR (Waist to Hip Ratio) helps as it changes configuration from an APPLE to PEAR. However, many things are still not understood. Many people in the apple category survive compare to their pear counterparts. I think other coexisting factors, genetic predisposition and the nature of fat might play a bigger role than just the pattern of redistribution around the body.

]]> By: aughra http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/25/is-belly-fat-more-dangerous-to-our-health/#comment-6229 aughra Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:38:19 +0000 http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/?p=575#comment-6229 @JoAnn-- Actually, no, the misleading factor is not the fat, it's that the placement of fat is an indicator of how the body is managing the fat. For those carrying their fat on their hips and thighs, the fat is between the skin and muscle, thus the dreaded cellulite and the ability to liposuck. But waist fat is a triple threat. It's both on top of and beneath the muscles, and around the organs. Can't lipo it out. And the fat around the organs keeps them from working effectively. And the hormone, cortisol, which helps place that fat there also affects the function of fat on the blood vessels, filling those up with fat too. Even if you were to lipo the surface belly fat, the other fat is still there, and the body is still making it stick to the blood vessels, and building a risk of stroke or heart attack. @JoAnn–

Actually, no, the misleading factor is not the fat, it's that the placement of fat is an indicator of how the body is managing the fat. For those carrying their fat on their hips and thighs, the fat is between the skin and muscle, thus the dreaded cellulite and the ability to liposuck.

But waist fat is a triple threat. It's both on top of and beneath the muscles, and around the organs. Can't lipo it out. And the fat around the organs keeps them from working effectively. And the hormone, cortisol, which helps place that fat there also affects the function of fat on the blood vessels, filling those up with fat too. Even if you were to lipo the surface belly fat, the other fat is still there, and the body is still making it stick to the blood vessels, and building a risk of stroke or heart attack.

]]> By: Lorna http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/25/is-belly-fat-more-dangerous-to-our-health/#comment-6227 Lorna Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:53:46 +0000 http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/?p=575#comment-6227 I have been a paraplegic since 1974(break between shoulder blades). I would LOVE to see someone address how I can reduce my waistline. I've got the diet routine handled, but can't lose weight and find an exercise plan. I have been a paraplegic since 1974(break between shoulder blades). I would LOVE to see someone address how I can reduce my waistline. I've got the diet routine handled, but can't lose weight and find an exercise plan.

]]> By: JoAnn Marble http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/25/is-belly-fat-more-dangerous-to-our-health/#comment-6208 JoAnn Marble Sun, 28 Dec 2008 13:10:20 +0000 http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/?p=575#comment-6208 Wouldn't a tummy tuck remove belly fat and therefore eliminate the risk of getting a heart attack or cardiovascular disease? Wouldn't a tummy tuck remove belly fat and therefore eliminate the risk of getting a heart attack or cardiovascular disease?

]]> By: Carol, Eden Prairie, MN http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/25/is-belly-fat-more-dangerous-to-our-health/#comment-6194 Carol, Eden Prairie, MN Sat, 27 Dec 2008 08:55:08 +0000 http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/?p=575#comment-6194 The American Heart Association has a wonderful program called "Go Red for Women" with an on-line segment called "Choose to Move". I found it to be extremely informative, very educational, and highly motivational!! The American Heart Association has a wonderful program called "Go Red for Women" with an on-line segment called "Choose to Move". I found it to be extremely informative, very educational, and highly motivational!!

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