Syndrome X?! That can’t be good!

According to the American Heart Association, 47 million Americans suffer from this mysterious sounding condition, which is more commonly referred to as “metabolic syndrome” – a combination of symptoms that includes high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol levels and belly fat. Fortunately, you can fight back with some straightforward diet, exercise and even bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). So, take that, Syndrome X!

Metabolic Syndrome for Women

Read about Metabolic Syndrome for Men

The Mayo Clinic defines metabolic syndrome (Syndrome X) as “a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.” While there is some argument among experts about whether metabolic syndrome should be labeled a distinct and separate condition, there is certainly more than enough concern about the risk inherent in the symptoms.

A diagnosis of metabolic syndrome is made when a person has three or more of the following risk factors, as noted by the American Heart Association and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute:

Large waist size – For men: 40 inches or larger; for women: 35 inches or larger
High Triglycerides – Either 150 mg/dL or higher; or using a cholesterol medicine
Low Good Cholesterol (HDL) – Either for men: less than 40 mg/dL or for women: less than 50 mg/dL; or using a cholesterol medicine
High Blood Pressure – Either having blood pressure of 130/85 mm Hg or greater; or using a high blood pressure medicine
Blood Sugar – High Fasting Glucose Level of 100 mg/dL or higher

Alone, each of these risk factors carries its own set of problems. In combination, they can double your risk of blood vessel and heart disease – precursors to heart attacks and strokes – and multiply the risk of diabetes by five.

In addition, DHEA can help combat auto-immune disorders, obesity, senile dementia, osteoporosis, chronic fatigue syndrome and depression.

What can you do about it? First, be proactive to lower your risk. Eat a healthy diet, exercise and ask your doctor about supplements. And be sure to have your hormone levels checked since hormone imbalance can play a key role in your risk for metabolic syndrome. Taking a stand against Syndrome X today with your own combination of fitness, nutrition and bioidentical hormone therapy not only can delay the onset of serious health issues, but also halt the development of serious disease in the future.

To get started, leave us your information and we will contact you to find out exactly how we can help. We order the initial labs you’ll need for your first visit and we’ll schedule the appointment with your new BodyLogicMD physician. Before your visit you’ll spend time on our website completing a thorough questionnaire in the convenience of your home.

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At your hour-long initial consultation, your BodyLogicMD physician will meet with you personally to discuss your symptoms, review your results and talk through the appropriate treatment to meet your individualized needs.  Our highly experienced physicians undergo hundreds of hours of training in bioidentical hormones and have helped thousands of women and men suffering the symptoms of hormone imbalance.
 

Finally, if necessary, your BodyLogicMD physician will prescribe the customized compounded bioidentical hormones and other pharmacy-grade supplements for your personalized program. The compounding pharmacy will contact you and send these directly to your home or office as you request.