By Cecelia Tiemann, D.C.
Its been all over the news reports that obesity and type 2 diabetes are rampant not only in the U.S., but in Europe. Although there was war declared against cancer during the Nixon Administration, it has continued rising as one of the leading causes of death. Is it because we just don’t care any more? Is it stress? Could it be that the general public is misinformed about the dangerous consequences of obesity and carrying around abdominal fat?
What are we to do? The first step would be to consult with your physician to be certain that a moderate diet and exercise program would be safe for you. Then, we begin the process of conditioning our mind to get started on this project. We have always heard that diet and exercise is recommended. Weight loss, whether with diet and/or exercise will reduce abdominal fat and improve insulin sensitivity. Exercise alone is also effective in reducing abdominal fat and improving insulin sensitivity. We need to arm ourselves with the knowledge that will motivate us to move towards our goals.
It is important to know that for best results we need to improve the oxygen intake in our body. Greater improvements in oxygen intake along with diet and exercise are associated with significant reduction in abdominal fat. It is also essential to realize that as your metabolic rate increases, your ability to metabolize toxins, move fluids through your body and eliminate waste also improves. Exercising the muscles around the trunk and core is important to keep fluids moving in this area so that they do not become stagnant. Improved circulation in the area around the abdomen will keep the organs from adhering together and helps to maintain normal bowel habits. When the core muscles are weak, support for the internal organs decreases and their function is challenged. Diminished function of the core can cause the heart to work harder and result in the fluids flowing through the core to become stagnant. Diminished core function and fluid circulation through the organs increases the chances of fungal and parasite infections, constipation and the likelihood of disease and lower energy levels. (note: Two years ago when discussing colon cancer with a general surgeon, he told me that when he takes out a malignant cancerous tumor from the colon, it is a fungal mass.)
While diet alone may reduce abdominal fat, greater results can be achieved with the addition of aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise continues to be the most recommended
exercise. Aerobic activities like brisk walking are safe, easy and require little skill or equipment and can be performed anywhere. Aerobic exercise has been proven beneficial in the prevention and management of several chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American College of Sports Medicine concluded that every U.S. adult should accumulate 30 minutes or more of moderate intensity physical activity on most, preferably all days of the week. Further, it is recommended that every 6-8 weeks, you need to modify your program in order to stimulate your body and progress to the next level. When choosing new exercises for your program, always begin your routine by placing your most challenging exercises at the beginning. New exercises can be the use of simple resistance bands, hand weights or circuit training. These exercises can increase lean body mass which have been associated with improved insulin sensitivity and improved resting metabolic rate.
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