Metabolic Syndrome (X)
Metabolic syndrome X, also called insulin resistance syndrome, is a group of conditions that put you at risk for heart diseases and diabetes. The cause is unknown, but it is thought that you lack a hormone in your body that helps you turn sugar from good into energy.
People with this syndrome have high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high triglycerides (a kind of fat), low levels of HDL (the good cholesterol) and are fat around the waist.
If you have at least three of these conditions, you may be at risk for heart disease or diabetes. See your doctor to talk about lifestyle changes and other treatments that can reduce your risk.
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- Q What are the benefits of yoga if I have metabolic syndrome?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyIf you have metabolic syndrome, yoga is a great way to stretch, while gently strengthening and toning your body. In addition, yoga helps to stimulate the organs in your abdomen and nerve pathways along the spine. It is a great way to gently... Full Answer
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- Q What yoga poses can I do if I have metabolic syndrome?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyIf you have metabolic syndrome, yoga is a great way to stretch, while gently strengthening and toning your body. In addition, yoga helps to stimulate the organs in your abdomen and nerve pathways along the spine. It is a great way to gently... Full Answer
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- Q How should I change my diet if I have metabolic syndrome?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyIf you have metabolic syndrome, make the following changes to your diet: Add: Eat more vegetables; they supply slow-burning complex carbohydrates that don't need much insulin for metabolism, preventing rapid sugar spikes. Eat more chromium-rich... Full Answer
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- Q What are healthy portion sizes if I have metabolic syndrome?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyIf you have metabolic syndrome, limit portion sizes. When it comes to portion size, you don't want to run the risks associated with guestimate portions. Be clear and specific. At a glance, your servings should look as follows: Grains 1 cup of... Full Answer
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- Q How can I reduce stress if I have metabolic syndrome?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyIf you have metabolic syndrome, raising your awareness about just how you hold yourself is a step toward releasing chronic and unconscious physical tension. Change does not happen overnight, but it does happen. Your stress reduction practice will... Full Answer
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- Q Can I have stress without symptoms if I have metabolic syndrome?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyIf you have metabolic syndrome, even if you don't feel stressed, it's there in the form of excess weight, and an underfunctioning metabolism, not to mention high blood pressure. Each one of these factors contributes to your overall stress factor;... Full Answer
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- Q How should I manage metabolic syndrome?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyThe combination of a complete physical examination, regular checkups, and the three pillars of healthy lifestyle change (good nutrition and diet, increased physical activity and exercise, and stress reduction) is the key to managing metabolic... Full Answer
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- Q What tests diagnose metabolic syndrome?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyRecommended diagnostic testing for metabolic syndrome include: Lab Work -- Blood tests to ensure a baseline of good health will help your doctor monitor any changes in blood levels that may be a sign of positive, or negative, issues that need to... Full Answer
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- Q How common is metabolic syndrome?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyMany Americans -- more than one in five -- have metabolic syndrome, according to a national health survey. The condition is even more common in older people -- over 40 percent of people in their 60s and 70s have it. One reason why you might not... Full Answer
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- Q What are signs of metabolic syndrome in women?
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Dr. Celeste Robb-Nicholson, Internal MedicineAbout 23% of American women have metabolic syndrome, a constellation of attributes that increases the risk of developing diabetes and coronary artery disease. Any woman with three or more of the following attributes meets the diagnostic criteria for... Full Answer
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