New Discoveries in Diabetes Suggest Novel Ways to Treat, Delay the Disease
A recent study has underlined the utter genius of HPC-UK programs, let’s look at the findings first before basking in self-ladled praise.
The study has identified that acetylcholine; a very important neurotransmitter that I’ve written many times about, is used by the body to inform the beta cells of your pancreas (the cells that release Insulin), to perform their function. Acetylcholine is usually studied in regard to memory, but has a vast range of functions throughout the body.
The Study found that if Acetylcholine metabolism is dysfunctional then the pancreas can no longer respond to changes in blood glucose (Sugar), which generally manifests as Diabetes, but can cause lots of problems before this point, such as increased fat deposition, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, increased risk of Cancer, increased risk of Cardiovascular Disease, and many, many more.
The acetylcholine is released by the alpha cells of the pancreas in response to low blood glucose levels. Low blood glucose is a threat to the body, which indicates a period of famine or starvation, therefore the body makes preparations to store whatever energy containing nutrients come into the body as a buffer for lean times.
When either the acetylcholine or insulin metabolism becomes dysfunctional the body can no longer regulate, principally glucose levels, but, in reality it has a knock-on effect on every single function in the body.
So, studies are being planned to test the hypothesis that supporting acetylcholine metabolism may theoretically be able to re-awaken the beta cells of the pancreas and therefore go part way in reversing Diabetes.
For those interested in fat loss, muscle gain, sports performance, manipulation of this system will drastically amplify the results of your training and nutritional efforts.
Every single nutritional program HPC-UK creates, acknowledges and supports the Acetylcholine system as a foundational component.
If you want a program that optimises this process, get in touch.
Thursday 23 June 2011
Tuesday 21 June 2011
Fat in Flames
Genetic Factor Controls Health-Harming Inflammation in Obese: Trigger Holds Promise for Treating Diabetes, Other Chronic Illnesses
As I keep stating, the knowledge gap between real science and public knowledge is so far removed, it's sometimes an uncomfortable position when trying to relay the information, as you are either met with 'Deer stuck in the headlights' looks, or instant 'zombification'
This is definitely the case with obesity. The adipose system (your fat) is not simply little bags of pudge, sitting around doing not much at all. The adipose system is actually a very big player in the body, that works very intimately with your brain, to control an ever increasing list of processes, which science is discovering more by the day.
The above article is reviewing a study that shows how bodyfat influences and is influenced by the immune system. The two interplay in a process that develops dysfunctional adiposity, that is, fat cells gone wrong. I have been showing you that control of bodyfat is not the simplistic 'Energy balance' that is still constantly spewed out by both the supposedly educated and the ignorant alike.
I go into more detail in my seminars, but the bottom line is the human body doesn't use/ burn Calories, we don't burn fat, we don't burn carbohydrates and we don't burn protein. In fact, if the person you are working with uses Calories as a base for their system, walk away as fast as your little legs can manage. And if you subscribe to this belief and are currently trying to manage your weight, get used to it, as you will constantly struggle in the battle of the bulge.
Even though the understanding of obesity is growing, you do not have to wait for a remedy to be discovered. It’s already been given to us, we just distorted the message. If you are interested in how to reclaim your body, get in touch.
This is definitely the case with obesity. The adipose system (your fat) is not simply little bags of pudge, sitting around doing not much at all. The adipose system is actually a very big player in the body, that works very intimately with your brain, to control an ever increasing list of processes, which science is discovering more by the day.
The above article is reviewing a study that shows how bodyfat influences and is influenced by the immune system. The two interplay in a process that develops dysfunctional adiposity, that is, fat cells gone wrong. I have been showing you that control of bodyfat is not the simplistic 'Energy balance' that is still constantly spewed out by both the supposedly educated and the ignorant alike.
I go into more detail in my seminars, but the bottom line is the human body doesn't use/ burn Calories, we don't burn fat, we don't burn carbohydrates and we don't burn protein. In fact, if the person you are working with uses Calories as a base for their system, walk away as fast as your little legs can manage. And if you subscribe to this belief and are currently trying to manage your weight, get used to it, as you will constantly struggle in the battle of the bulge.
Even though the understanding of obesity is growing, you do not have to wait for a remedy to be discovered. It’s already been given to us, we just distorted the message. If you are interested in how to reclaim your body, get in touch.
Thursday 16 June 2011
Controlling Cancer
Low-Carbohydrate, High-Protein Diets May Reduce Both Tumor Growth Rates and Cancer Risk
A recent study has provided yet more evidence that modifying carbohydrate nutrition has widespread effects on health. In this study, the data showed a link between low carbohydrate consumption and reduced incidences of Cancer and growth of Cancer, if already present in the body.
The authors suggested one possible route whereby this may happen, that being reduced levels of glucose. High glucose levels are a well known route of both carcinogenesis and proliferation. In fact this is one of the mechanisms by which Cancer gradually takes hold on the body.
Cancer cells have the ability to turn off the mitochondria within cells (the only structure in the body that can use fat as a fuel), so that the body is forced into using primarily glucose as a fuel source. This shift towards glucose reliance is exactly what the Cancer cells 'want', as it allows them the energy to grow and replicate.
Another route, not explored by the authors is the contribution of fatty acids. The majority of carbohydrate consumption is in the form of grains, whether whole or processed. Aside from the glycemic load provided by grains, they also provide a disproportionate amount of Omega 6 fats. Omega 6 is essential to the human body, however, we get far too much in our current diet, and disproportionately so in reference to Omega 3.
Why is this such a problem? One of the properties of Omega 6 fatty acids, is that they can stimulate the growth of Cancer cells.
So for many reasons, if you are interested in preserving your health, you may want to consider limiting your intake of grain based foods.
The authors suggested one possible route whereby this may happen, that being reduced levels of glucose. High glucose levels are a well known route of both carcinogenesis and proliferation. In fact this is one of the mechanisms by which Cancer gradually takes hold on the body.
Cancer cells have the ability to turn off the mitochondria within cells (the only structure in the body that can use fat as a fuel), so that the body is forced into using primarily glucose as a fuel source. This shift towards glucose reliance is exactly what the Cancer cells 'want', as it allows them the energy to grow and replicate.
Another route, not explored by the authors is the contribution of fatty acids. The majority of carbohydrate consumption is in the form of grains, whether whole or processed. Aside from the glycemic load provided by grains, they also provide a disproportionate amount of Omega 6 fats. Omega 6 is essential to the human body, however, we get far too much in our current diet, and disproportionately so in reference to Omega 3.
Why is this such a problem? One of the properties of Omega 6 fatty acids, is that they can stimulate the growth of Cancer cells.
So for many reasons, if you are interested in preserving your health, you may want to consider limiting your intake of grain based foods.
Wednesday 8 June 2011
Resistant Brains
Once again, Insulin metabolism is showing itself to have its fingers in many, many pies. The linked article is showing evidence that insulin resistance in the brain creates a dysfunctional cascade which vastly contributes to obesity. As I've shown previously to have any permenent effect on the body, you need to work from the top (the brain) down. Reversing insulin resistance can be achieved, there's plenty of information across the hpc-uk's sites. For an individualised program get in touch.
Insulin Action on Brain's Reward Circuitry Linked to Obesity
Insulin Action on Brain's Reward Circuitry Linked to Obesity
Monday 6 June 2011
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