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Low Carb and Complementary Medicinean Introduction to the Atkins Philosophy Jacqueline Eberstein, R.N. Controlled Carbohydrate Nutrition, LLC What is Complementary Medicine? An expanded array of diagnostic tools and therapies, both conventional and non-conventional, to treat illness or maintain health. These therapies should: First, Do No Harm Be the least invasive Focus on the safest first Treat the underlying cause rather than symptoms only. Included a three-pronged approach Three Pronged Approach Low Carb Lifestyle is the foundation of the Atkins protocols. Amount of carbs individualized to the patient. Supplement Protocol- minimum includes an iron-free multivitamin and omega 3 fatty acids. Exercise Goals of a Low Carb Lifestyle Maintain a healthy weight. Return to a healthy weight. Improve insulin and blood sugar levels regardless of weight. Prevention of numerous chronic conditions that burden our healthcare system and diminish quality of life. Treatment of those conditions to minimize the need for medications esp. for chronic conditions often leading to the use of multi-medications. Effects of Excess Weight Heart disease Metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes Elevated uric acid and risk for gout Arthritis GERD PCOS, infertility Gestational diabetes Hypertension Stroke Social and psychological issues leading to a poorer quality of life Effects cont’d Fatty liver disease Blood clots Increased risk of cancers Increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s Gallbladder disease Sleep apnea Kidney stone formation Asthma-especially in kids Effects of High Insulin Increases fat deposition Increases triglycerides in the blood Promotes the manufacture of LDL cholesterol by stimulating HMG-CoA reductase Causes unstable blood sugar by depressing effects of glucagon Increase sodium retention and water retention= edema and HBP Prevents accessing fat stores for energy. Insulin cont’d Negative impact on other hormones i.e adrenals, eicosanoids etc. Stimulates growth smooth muscle cells in lining of blood vessels Increases pro-inflammatory chemicals Increases pro-thrombotic factors Insulin-like growth factor can stimulate abnormal cell growth Increase breast cancer death rates Benefits of Blood Sugar Stabilization with Low Carb Higher and more stable energy levels Decrease “brain fog”, increased alertness and concentration Decrease sleep apnea and snoring Stabilizes mood- improves depression, decreases anxiety and panic attacks Decrease seizures Improves heart rhythm Cope with stressors better Decrease exposure to foods that cause sensitivity Helps to quiet yeast activity in the gut and mucus membranes linked to common symptoms Supports better immune function Improves skin conditions Why take supplements? Cannot meet all of our nutritional needs from food alone. Depleted food supply Soil is depleted by the use of inorganic fertilizer Decreases the nutritional value of plant life The use of cheaper ingredients in processed food products can cause nutrient deficiencies Chromium Essential Fatty Acids Extended transportation of food The longer it travels, the more nutrients are lost Supplements cont’d Food Preparation Every type of food prep deletes nutrients, we bake it, boil it, microwave it, and reheat the leftovers. It has been estimated that 80-95 percent of the micro nutrients originally found in food are lost before consumption. Why take supplements? Greater need for nutritional supplements in today’s world – Accelerated free radical damage/requires increased anti-oxidant support Pollution Sun exposure Pesticides and other chemical additives Smoking Stress Weight-loss, Weight-gain Address Genetic Risk Factors Prescription medications Top Five Supplements to Consider Iron-free multivitamin-high potency w. plenty B complex and anti-oxidants Omega 3- EPA/DHA Magnesium Vitamin D Chromium Anti-oxidants Personalize your program Consider your genetic factors-high homocysteine, diabetes etc. Health promotion and disease prevention Target abnormal labs Decrease the need for drug use Therapeutic doses vs. maintenance doses