Nutritional Direction
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"Thursday's Tip"

February 25, 2010
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Greetings from Dr. Sharon Price, PhD., CN.

Hypoglycemia - Hidden Cause For Weight Gain
 
Hypoglycemia is a condition when blood sugar levels drop too low, typically below 50 mg/dl.  Symptoms of this condition might include:
 
  • Weight gain 
  • Uncontrollable appetite
  • Extreme weakness
  • Panic attacks
  • PMS/night sweats
  • Drowsiness
  • Feeling jittery between meals
  • Migraine headaches
 
After a meal, glucose (sugar) molecules are absorbed into the bloodstream and carried into the cells where they are used for energy.  Insulin is secreted from the pancreas to help the glucose enter the cells.  Sugar and processed foods are quickly absorbed in the body, resulting in a rapid elevation in blood sugar, stimulating a coresponding excessive elevation of insulin levels.  Stressing the pancreas in this manner can cause low and high blood sugar spikes throughout the day.  Hypoglycemia is a perfect setup for diabetes. 
 
In addition, hypoglycemia stimulates the fat enzyme LPL (lipoprotein lipase) which increases fat storage.  So when you stimulate insulin, you stimulate fat!  
 
Give me a call so that I can design a personal program for you to prevent those symptoms above as well as potential for future disease.  There are many underlying reasons for hypoglycemia, poor adreanal function being one.  See below for discount coupon on the Adrenal Stress Test.
 
 
"False balance is an abomination to the LORD, but a just weight is His delight."  Proverbs 11:1
 
 

Nutritional Direction, PA - 500 West Southlake Blvd, Ste 134 (located inside Whitehead Chiropractic) - 817-283-4424  www.nutritionaldirection.com

 
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PASS THIS E-NEWSLETTER ONTO YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY.  NUTRITIONAL DIRECTION OFFERS A $20 DISCOUNT OFF YOUR NEXT SESSION FOR EACH REFERRAL. 
 
New Patients:  Bring this coupon for a 20% discount off your first session.
 
Use this coupon for a $10.00 discount on the Adrenal Stress Test.  Unbalanced adrenal hormones can result in weight gain, poor exercise tolerance, compromised immune system, low metabolism and other issues of ill health.
 
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