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Mitochondrial dysfunction can cause metabolic syndrome
By Dr.Ibrahim|September 10th, 2021|Categories: Blog|1 Comment
Deficiencies in your mitochondria (the energy production in your cells) can cause metabolic syndrome and associated obesity, diabetes and heart disease It makes sense that an inability to produce energy – through mitochondrial dysfunction [...]
Are basic nutritional deficiencies in vitamin D and calcium linked to metabolic syndrome?
By Dr.Ibrahim|August 27th, 2021|Categories: Blog|0 Comments
Metabolic risk factors that are otherwise difficult to explain are sometimes caused by simple-to-correct nutritional deficiencies When Kate, a 56-year-old lady, attended the Vitality Clinic with metabolic risk factors including excessive weight gain, lately [...]
Can blood donation reduce your risk of hypertension, metabolic syndrome, heart attack and stroke?
By Dr.Ibrahim|August 21st, 2021|Categories: Blog|0 Comments
Anecdotal evidence and many studies make the connection between blood donation and a range of health benefits, including lowering cholesterol, blood pressure and body weight, and avoiding metabolic syndrome, heart attacks and strokes There [...]
Gluten Sensitivity and Metabolic Syndrome
Going gluten-free is seen as a healthy move, but gluten-free foods can trigger metabolic syndrome It is an interesting – and worrying – fact that, when gluten-intolerant people think they are doing the right, [...]
Periodontal disease is closely associated with Metabolic Syndrome
By Dr.Ibrahim|August 7th, 2021|Categories: Blog|0 Comments
Curing your periodontal disease will not only preserve your teeth but could also save your life by preventing Heart Disease! Patients presenting with symptoms of tooth pain, bleeding gums and bad breath should be [...]
Primary prevention of heart disease is possible!
By Dr.Ibrahim|July 18th, 2021|Categories: Blog|0 Comments
Statin can play a part, but lifestyle changes are the safer choice for heart disease prevention I did not immediately think about heart disease and its prevention when I met Andy this week. Being 42 years old, he presented with vague symptoms [...]
Obstructive sleep apnoea and metabolic syndrome: a vicious circle of health issues
By Dr.Ibrahim|June 19th, 2021|Categories: Blog|0 Comments
Metabolic syndrome and obstructive sleep apnoea have a bidirectional relationship – especially in the obese At the time unconnected with metabolic syndrome, the first case of sleep apnoea I ever saw was in a [...]
Asthma and metabolic syndrome: the perfect respiratory storm
Asthma and metabolic syndrome – along with obesity – are associated with a multitude of health problems – but even a change as minor as a 5% weight reduction can help This 36-year-old gentleman [...]
HORMONES AND METABOLIC SYNDROME: “I’ve lost all my energy; I’m forgetful; I sweat at night”
By Dr.Ibrahim|June 5th, 2021|Categories: Blog|0 Comments
Hormones play a vital role in our health – and knowledge of any imbalance can guide the treatment of hormones’ role in metabolic syndrome This 59-year-old lady presented with a history of increasing lethargy [...]
The one perfect diet for everyone
By Dr.Ibrahim|May 28th, 2021|Categories: Blog|0 Comments
…does not exist – sorry! But a gradual transition to a well-thought-out and possibly supplemented plant-based diet may be as close to the ideal as we can get People constantly talk about the best [...]