By Frank Suárez, on October 13th, 2009
 Sleep to lose weight It’s funny how everything that happens in our body is related to everything else that happens in the body. Many people who experience the problem of having a “slow metabolism”, which makes it hard for them to lose weight, also suffer from insomnia (difficulty sleeping). The reality is that sleep is vital for metabolism and health.
The human body is in a constant process of construction (new cells) and repairing the cells that have undergone some damage. Some of the cells that make up the body are dying every day while they are being replaced by new cells that are created every day.
When we sleep, the body repairs the cells that have undergone some damage. The reality is that the body never “sleeps” since it is always working on either repairing or creating something internally. We ourselves do “sleep” because we rest our minds and we rest from the vigilance and constant attention that our senses are subjected to by the environment. But the body never really stops working and it continuously maintains its entire defense system on alert (the immune system) in case it detects a danger (bacteria, parasite, virus, etc) that it needs to attack.
For people who suffer from insomnia, or those who wake up repeatedly throughout the night because of light sleep, losing weight becomes nearly impossible. This is because lack of adequate sleep produces a state of stress on the body. When the body is under stress, it produces an excess of the stress hormone called cortisol and this is a hormone which accumulates fat (it’s fattening) while it slowing destroys muscle tissue, thus resulting in wrinkles and flaccid skin. This is why, when we don’t sleep well, we wake up in the morning in a state of crisis and with very little energy.
The cortisol hormone that the body produces when stress exists in the body is the same substance as the cortisol medication that many people have taken and they notice that they have gained weight after taking it. The body produces cortisol every time it is under physical or emotional stress.
Many times this insomnia is caused by a condition relating to the thyroid gland called hypothyroidism. Unfortunately, hypothyroidism is not always detected via a laboratory analysis of the blood because it could exist as a “subclinical hypothyroidism”. Many people suffer from thyroid problems which cause insomnia and obesity and yet their lab work does not detect that such problem exist.
One way of knowing if the insomnia is being caused by problems with the thyroid gland is to take your body temperature. Doctor Broda Barnes, an endocrinologist (hormone specialist) discovered that the body’s temperature directly reflects a problem with the thyroid gland even if the blood analysis does not show the problem. This is called the “Barnes temperature test” and it is even listed in the reference books used by doctors in their offices (a book they call PDR).
If you do not sleep well and have difficulty losing weight, you can learn to take your body temperature to detect whether your thyroid is affected. This test can be done by any person at home and it’s free. Perhaps this is why (free and not lucrative for some) it isn’t more accepted by physicians. Generally, nobody promotes those things that don’t make them money.
I have concluded, while I observe the healthcare industry, that healthy people are not good business for these industries. There are plenty of good doctors out there and a very good number of health professionals that have the intention of truly helping their patients. But, for the pharmaceutical industry and other related health industries, their business depends on our ignorance and illnesses. This is the only way we’ll continue to consume their products and services.
Anyway, our only true defense against this is KNOWLEDGE. If we understand the basic principles that better our health and better the metabolism, we avoid being the victims of ignorance. This is why I wrote The Power of Your Metabolism where I explain, in simple words, which are the factors that determine whether we sleep well, lose weight, and better our health.
Frank Suárez, Obesity and Metabolism Specialist
By Frank Suárez, on September 18th, 2009
 Candida Albicans Yeast In order to lose weight, you have to improve your metabolism. People that have a “slow metabolism” fail in every attempt to diet because their metabolism does not cooperate when it comes to burning fat. One of the factors that cause this infamous “slow metabolism” is candida albicans yeast infections. These infections are much more common amongst women and people with diabetes.
The reason why some people can have an excess of candida in their bodies is due to the fact that this yeast can rapidly reproduce when one of the following occurs: you have to use antibiotics,
you consume a lot of refined carbohydrates like (sugar, chocolates, pasta, rice, etc.),
you take birth control medication or medication containing cortisol (like the pump used for asthma).
People that have an excess of candida in their bodies can experience the following symptoms caused by the toxins which the yeast expels:
• Itchy skin (especially at night)
• Sinusitis
• Migraines or headaches
• Constantly feeling tired or weak
• Acne
• Intestinal gases or stomach gases
• Allergies to some foods
• Muscular Pain
• Irritability or depression
• Sensitivity to sunlight, teary eyes
• Ear infections
• Constipation
• Urinary tract infections
• Frequent diarrhea
• Rash or spots on skin after sunbathing
• A taste “of metal” in the mouth
• Vaginal itching or discharge
• Tendency to lose weight
• Slow metabolism
To lose weight I recommend you follow a diet avoiding refined carbohydrates (bread, pasta, pizza, rice, sugar, candies, chocolates, flour (wheat or corn), etc.) such as the 2×1 Diet© or the 3×1 Diet© described in the book The Power of Your Metabolism. It is also necessary to consume enough water on a daily basis and cut back on carbonated soft drinks, including “diet soft drinks” which are actually very fattening. If all is done correctly, your metabolism can become faster and you could lose up to 3 pounds of body fat per week which you can feel when your clothes fit a lot looser and you feel much more energetic and happy.
We have already developed natural supplements that will help you detoxify your body of the Candida Albicans yeast while reestablishing your intestinal and vaginal (in the case of women) flora to a healthy state. You can use the Candiseptic™ Kit, a 28-day program in conjunction with very potent vitamins and the COCO- 10 Plus to rid your body of the candida infection. The 2 x 1 Diet© of the 3 x 1 Diet© should be followed during the detoxification process.
There are various factors which reduce the metabolism and make it nearly impossible to lose weight. The good news is that you can improve on all of these factors if you learn how to do so and do it. In the subject of weight loss there are NO MIRACLES. You have to get to the root of the problem which more than a problem with your diet, could be a problem with your METABOLISM. It’s never too late to lose weight and regain your health. When people lose weight they are able to control their high blood pressure problems, high cholesterol, diabetes, and even hypothyroidism (problems with the thyroid gland).
Frank Suárez Metabolism and Obesity Specialist
By Frank Suárez, on June 22nd, 2009
 Three Reasons for Constipation It is estimated that approximately 40% of women and 8% of men suffer from constipation. Constipation is a condition in which evacuation of the bowels is difficult and does not occur regularly. Constipation makes your metabolism slower and causes you to have more difficulty losing weight. Constipation is a factor that causes a “slow metabolism”.
The food we eat is the source of energy for our body. This food, as part of the process of the metabolism, gets digested, then absorbed (absorption principally takes place in the intestines), and finally it goes through the process of elimination. If any of these processes are affected, the metabolism suffers and the person will have a hard time losing weight.
The main causes of constipation are: hypothyroidism, infections of the Candida Albicans yeast and dehydration (lack of water). It is true that fiber consumption is important, but even those people who hardly consume any fiber as part of their diet are able to have an adequate bowel movement and do not necessarily suffer from constipation.
People with hypothyroidism can suffer from constipation because the thyroid gland controls all of the body’s movements because it controls the body’s energy. To move anything you must have energy. People who suffer from hypothyroidism have very little energy and this causes them to have less movement in their intestines. The intestines have to move in order to expel the excess matter and toxins from the body. When movement is lacking so will elimination.
Another thing is that when a body is overweight or obese, the Candida Albicans yeast, a usual inhabitant of the intestines, overgrows and invades a substantial part of the intestines. This yeast is part of EVERY human being’s body. This yeast feeds from refined carbohydrates such as flour, bread, pasta, sugar, candies, chocolates, sugary fruits, etc. If a person consumes too much of these types of food, the yeast will grow and grow and grow until it invades the majority of the intestines. When it invades the intestines in an aggressive manner, a severe state of constipation is produced due to the fact that the yeast will perforate the intestinal walls and cause irritation. Irritation inhibits the intestinal movement and makes constipation worse.
Lastly, if a person’s water consumption is low or if he or she drinks sodas, especially diet soda, the body will dehydrate to the point that it will become constipated. When the body is so extremely thirsty for water, the intestines will extract too much water from the food you eat creating a dry and very solid fecal mass that blocks the intestines. Without enough water, the moist environment needed to allow movement for elimination is not maintained.
To fight a candida albicans yeast infection it is recommended that you follow a diet low in refined carbohydrates such as the 2 x 1 Diet© as explained in the book The Power of Your Metabolism (www.thepowerofyourmetabolism.com). If carbohydrates are not reduced, there won’t be a chance of reducing the yeast colony to reestablish functionality in your intestines. The other thing that will help you is using a product such as COCO- 10 Plus™ which contains organic coconut oil and the Japanese supplement Co-Q10. The coconut oil acts as a fungicide (kills fungi) and the Co-Q10 increases the energy of the intestinal cells. In fact, the COCO-10 Plus™ is ideally perfect for people who suffer from hypothyroidism because it may help to improve the thyroid’s function while detoxifying the body of yeast, bacteria, and parasites.
A VERY EFFECTIVE aid to help a person regulate elimination and control constipation is utilizing a MAGNESIUM supplement. Magnesium is a natural mineral extracted from vegetables like broccoli and it makes a person have regular bowel movements. Using magnesium capsules daily will totally regulate the process of elimination. In other words, with the help of magnesium capsules a person can achieve regular bowel movements on a daily basis. Contrary to laxatives which contain irritating herbs, magnesium is effective and does not cause intestinal pain nor does it irritate the intestines. There are people who only need 2 capsules of magnesium a day to control their constipation. Others might need 3 or 4 capsules daily depending on the severity of their constipation. However, the good news is that magnesium is natural, non-irritating and it works effectively for those who suffer from constipation.
As soon as you begin to use the magnesium capsules, you will notice not only that you are able to regularly go to the bathroom, but also backaches will be less or totally gone and sometimes headaches will be eliminated as well. Backaches are many times caused by the muscles in your back which mainly lack magnesium. Experts estimate that approximately 85% of the population is deficient in magnesium.
Well, the point is that if you suffer from constipation, you will have a hard time losing weight. If you resolve your constipation problem it will be easier to lose weight because your metabolism will not be affected by a toxic, acidic state in your body or from the lack of oxygen that constipation can cause. If you have a hard time obtaining a good quality magnesium product that is effective, you can call my office at 1.888.348.7352. We also have COCO-10 Plus and the Candiseptic Kit available at www.relaxslim.com.
Any which way you must find a solution to the problem of constipation in order to improve your metabolism and lose weight.
By Frank Suárez, on May 12th, 2009
It has been proven that stress makes you fat. Different scientific studies have proven that this is true. If you are experiencing a lot of stress, you won’t be able to lose weight easily and you will even begin to gain weight even if you eat very little food.
Those relationships that are very stressful, the work environments full of pressure and even financial problems, amongst others, can produce a state of stress. When we feel stress, the automatic message we send to the body is: DANGER. The human body responds to the DANGER by producing the hormone cortisol.
This hormone cortisol, which invades our body when we feel stress, causes the following effects:
- accumulates fat mainly in the stomach area
- destroys the muscles (this creates flaccid skin)
- reduces the immune system (people get sick more easily when they have stress)
- increases the levels of glucose in the blood (this is what makes us fat, glucose turns into fat)
- causes insomnia, gives you difficulty with sleeping (you wake up feeling tired)
- the thyroid gland function is reduced which in turn reduces the metabolism
It is impossible to lose weight when stress is out of control.
The easiest way of figuring out if you are gaining weight due to stress is by observing the quality of your sleep. The hormone cortisol which is the “stress hormone” is produced only when we are under some sort of stress (infections, pain, etc.) or outside stress (emotional pressures or “dangers” perceived in our environment). Cortisol is an ALERT hormone and this is the reason that sleep is affected when we have had an extremely stressful and agitated day, too much cortisol was produced.
Even those people who are having problems with their significant other or a family member, begin to notice that their clothing fits tighter. This happens because the effects of stress and the production of cortisol begin to accumulate fat and weight gain is inevitable.
Recently, the book “The Power of Your Metabolism” was published. This book reveals all the techniques that have been proven successful to those people that want to improve their metabolism and lose weight and even techniques that help reduce stress. Additionally, you can get help or order this book by calling Relax Slim System (www.RelaxSlim.com) by calling 1.888.348.7352.
As an additional help, natural supplements have been developed to control the effects of stress by reducing the production of cortisol in the body while you are experiencing stress. One of these supplements is STRESS DEFENDER ANGEL. With the help of this supplement the negative effects of stress are controlled and people can lose weight while reducing the fat from the stomach or abdomen area.
When it comes to losing weight, there are no miracles. To be successful, you must improve your metabolism while you control those things which make us gain weight including excessive stress. We live in a society where we experience many social and economic pressures. We are surrounded with technology (cell phones, televisions, etc) but our quality of life has been suffering. Every time we are living life more hurriedly and experiencing more and more stress. This is one of the reasons why the population’s obesity levels have increased over time.
Everybody at every age can lose weight; I have seen it happen in more than 10,000 people. People with diabetes can lose weight and even the elderly. In order to achieve weight loss, you got to do what you got to do. Not doing so, puts us at risk for high blood pressure, heart problems, high cholesterol and even depression. Overweight people don’t just dislike the way they look, they also don’t feel well. There are solutions to the problem of overweight, many of which you will find in the book “The Power of Your Metabolism”.
Frank Suárez Obesity and Metabolism Specialist
Tel. 1-888-348-7352
www.RelaxSlim.com
|
|
