Health Problems I Lost When I Dropped 98 Pounds

I've lost 98 pounds and dropped from size 18/20 to 3/4. Left photo (me far right) is from 2011. Left photo is Jan. 2014. I never had weight problems till I lost two stillborn babies, started early menopause at 41 and took the antidepressant Paxil (Health says Paxil can cause weight gain). Once I started getting fat, it snowballed. With 100 extra pounds, came added health problems. Since I've trimmed down and shed weight, I shed health issues, too. High LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, pre-diabetes (insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome), liver swelling, high blood pressure, coordination, heart--here's how.  Health Problems I Lost When I Dropped 98 Pounds

Antioxidant, Detox, Cleanse--It all Goes in the Toilet

 Let's talk bluntly about diet supplements. Antioxidants, detox supplements, system cleanses all end up in the toilet. Why? Because they all make you poop. Ewww, nasty! No bowel movements aren't the most fragrant or pleasant of subjects. But they are essential to weight loss. Antioxidant, Detox, Cleanse--It all Goes in the Toilet

Health Problems I Lost After Losing Weight

I've lost 71 pounds gained. I didn't crash-diet. I cut fat, transfat, sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates, starch and meat. Happily, losing weight lost health problems too.

High LDL Cholesterol: My low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol wasn't dangerously high, but it was getting there. Losing just 20 pounds got it down. I hadn't even started seriously dieting yet. What worked was cutting transfat and hydrogenated fat, eating less fat overall and switching to olive oil for cooking. Taking Omega-3 helps. I changed to light olive oil margarine and mayonnaise, nonfat milk and yogurt. I cut dairy, spreads and fat-based condiments. 90 percent of my protein intake is fish, chicken breast and lamb. I rarely eat beef or pork.
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First Person: Antidepressants, Acetaminophen, Alcohol and Hepatitis Liver Issues

First Person: Antidepressants, Acetaminophen, Alcohol and Hepatitis Liver Issues I have always been healthy. I eat right, exercise, don't smoke and only drink red wine in moderation. I started taking the SSRI antidepressant Paxil several years ago. I also occasionally took acetaminophen after drinking wine. I now have hepatitis (liver inflammation). I'm writing this to warn others about the dangers of these combinations and about how to avoid liver problems. Read more...

Gall Bladder Disease in Children

Gall Bladder Disease and Children: Not as Unlikely as We Used to Think
This nasty image is how our son's gall bladder appeared in digital surgical photography. Description of his gall bladder illness and subsequent surgery. Guide for parents in watching for and caring for gall bladder issues.
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