Obesity

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Jorg Mardian CPT, RHN

Jan 2, 2016

Obesity Is Not Genetic

Overall there are a variety of factors that play a role in obesity. This makes it a complex health issue to address. Science shows that genetics plays a role in obesity. Genes can directly cause obesity in disorders such as Bardet-Biedl syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome…

a year ago · Jorg Mardian CPT, RHN

The Burden Of The Bulge

Does your belt need a new hole or two? Has that spare tire made it hard to see your toes? If so, there’s a good chance you’re among the 60 percent of Canadian now considered overweight. You may have attempted a diet or two in the past – any diet – and tried your luck at the game of losing weight. But if you’re like most people, permanent weight loss has …

5 years ago · Jorg Mardian CPT, RHN

The Childhood Obesity and Lifestyle Link

Until recently the battle of the bulge has been fought primarily by adults. Today, however, the largest growing segments among the obese are our children and adolescents. With this new epidemic comes grave health consequences for future generations. While scientists are busy looking at genetic factors, hormonal imbalances, and drugs to correct these pro…

a year ago · Jorg Mardian CPT, RHN

Obesity: Disease or Lifestyle Problem?

The American Medical Association recognizes obesity as a disease. While the Canadian Medical Association isn’t officially on board with that classification, they have called the decision “sensible.” But is it really sensible? I believe they’ve identified obesity as such believing it could help improve access to medications, surgeries, counseling and perh…

a year ago · Jorg Mardian CPT, RHN

Why Is Society So Overweight?

About one in three American adults is obese. That is more than 78 million people with a body mass index (BMI) of at least 30—the official definition for obesity used by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Add those who are overweight to that figure (those with a BMI of at least 25), and more than two thirds of the U.S. population, almost 240…

5 years ago · Jorg Mardian CPT, RHN

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