THERAPEUTIC FASTING FOR HEART RISK FACTORS AND METABOLIC DISORDERS
Cardiac risk factors and metabolic disorders can have a lasting impact on well-being and quality of life. Cardiac risk factors are conditions such as high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and dementia.
OVERWEIGHT
Obesity is a widespread health problem characterized by an excessive amount of fat in the body. It occurs when the energy consumed exceeds the energy used by the body. Various factors can contribute to obesity, including an unbalanced diet, an inactive lifestyle, genetic predisposition, hormonal imbalances and psychological aspects such as stress eating.
Why can therapeutic fasting be an important therapeutic pillar against obesity? We explain it to you.
FATTY LIVER
Fatty liver is a serious health problem that is becoming increasingly common worldwide. It is a disease in which too much fat accumulates in the liver cells, usually due to overeating and malnutrition. This condition can lead to inflammation and irreversible liver damage such as cirrhosis if not treated in time.
There are two main types of fatty liver: non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) and alcoholic fatty liver (AFL).
Did you know that fasting is a promising therapeutic measure to improve fatty liver?
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common condition in which the pressure of the blood in the arteries is permanently elevated. Normal blood pressure is often expressed as 120/80 mmHg (millimeters of mercury). High blood pressure (hypertension) is present when the blood pressure is permanently above 140/90 mmHg.
What effect does therapeutic fasting as a complementary treatment have on high blood pressure?
LACK OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Physical inactivity is a widespread problem in modern society and is now defined as a risk factor in its own right. If a person is not sufficiently physically active over long periods of time, this can have a negative impact on their physical and mental health. The recommendation for an appropriate amount of exercise varies depending on age, health and other factors, but is generally at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week for adults.
Therapeutic fasting can increase your awareness of a more active lifestyle. Want to know why?
TYPE II DIABETES
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease in which the body either does not respond sufficiently to the insulin produced or does not produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar levels. Insulin is a hormone that helps the cells to absorb sugar (glucose) from the blood and use it as energy. With insulin resistance, the cells cannot respond properly to insulin, which leads to a rise in blood sugar levels.
Would you like to find out how therapeutic fasting affects type II diabetes?
LIPID METABOLISM DISORDERS
Lipid metabolism disorders are a collection of diseases in which the healthy ratio of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood is disturbed. This can cause deposits to form in the blood vessels and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. The causes can be genetic predispositions, unhealthy eating habits, lack of exercise or certain medications.
Therapeutic fasting can help your body to cope with the lipid metabolism disorder, may we explain it to you?
GOUT
Gout is a form of arthritis caused by an accumulation of uric acid in the blood, known as hyperuricemia. When the body produces or does not excrete enough uric acid, uric acid crystals can build up in the joints, kidneys and other tissues. These crystals cause inflammation and acute pain in the joints, particularly in the feet, ankles, knees, wrists and elbows.
Do you suffer from gout? Did you know that therapeutic fasting can support conventional therapy?
