Image via WikipediaCommonly used prescription drugs can drastically interrupt metabolism. When used long term (6 months or more), these drugs can elicit morbid obesity and negate the benefits of any fat loss plan! Users are sure to become honorary members of the Fat Cow Hall of Fame.
The most common of the obesity-inducing drugs are those used for birth control, depression (SSRI's and antipsychotics like Zyprexa), type II diabetes (sulfonylureas such as Amaryl and thiazolidinediones such as Avandia) and high blood pressure (beta blockers such as Atenolol).
All of them, in one way or another, lead to increased amounts of our fat storing hormone insulin. The alternative to birth control is obvious, but the others are not so apparent.
The natural alternative to anti-depressants like Prozac™ is interval training, proper sun exposure, SAMe and the essential amino acid L-tryptophan.
Type II diabetics can successfully use the above lifestyle habits as well as the banaba leaf, green tea, and cinnamon – after undergoing a"$1.41 Cleanse" found at http://www.youtube.com/thepeopleschemist
Blood pressure meds are notorious for increasing our waistline. They disrupt the activity of a family of molecules known as catecholamines, which are responsible for activating fat metabolism – lypolysis and thermogenesis.
Blocking their activity with blood pressure meds leads to massive fat storage and loss of energy.
Many people fear getting off blood pressure medication. It doesn't have to be like this. High blood pressure is not an instant death sentence. In fact, sometimes it is a normal process of aging that results from an increased need for oxygen and nutrient distribution.
It is completely natural for the first number to be 100 plus our age. For example, 160 systolic reading is perfectly in range for a 60 year old. Taking drugs to lower it to 120 would only lead to negative side effects like lethargy, obesity, diabetes and even early death.
The goal of maintaining a blood pressure at or near 120/80 or more recently 115/75 is based on drug company hype, not science. Such low recommendations ensure that healthy people are converted to patients.
If high blood pressure does exist beyond the above parameters, it can be controlled naturally. Getting off sugar and artificial flavors is among the best things you can do to obtain normal readings.
In situations where high blood pressure becomes threatening, using cardiovascular nutrients such as L-arginine combined with magnesium aspartate and a 95% grape seed extract (see http://www.health-fx.net) can serve as a potent natural remedy. Hawthorn can be a potent addition too.
Combined, these nutrients allow for relaxation of arterial walls and proper blood viscosity (the prevention of blood clots). When this happens, pressure is released and blood flow continues without interruption.
Heart attacks and stroke that may result from decreased blood flow or inflammation caused by "high" blood pressure are greatly prevented by these safe and natural "cardiovascular preserving" nutrients.
Don't let your life be compromised with prescription drugs. Logic dictates, "go natural first." This will ensure perfect physique and longevity.
Author:Ellison
