Metabolic syndrome is defined as a combination of three of the following five conditions: abdominal obesity, high blood sugar, high blood pressure (hypertension), low HDL cholesterol and high serum triglycerides. Having these three conditions puts an individual at higher risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.
Metabolic Dysregulation
A Naturopathic Approach to Metabolic Syndrome
What is
metabolic syndrome?
What are the symptoms of metabolic syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is becoming increasingly common with age. According to the NHS, it’s estimated 1 in 3 adults aged 50 and over are affected with metabolic syndrome. Symptoms of metabolic syndrome include:
How can I prevent or reverse metabolic syndrome?
By making diet and lifestyle changes, preventing or reversing metabolic syndrome is possible. A nutrition and lifestyle plan is tailored to your eating and lifestyle habits, along with key herbal and nutritional supplements that provide your body with the nutrients to reduce inflammation, balance blood sugar, improve the gut microbiome and provide energy to your cells.
Many metabolic syndrome risk factors are modifiable, and we will work with these throughout your consultations. However, some risk factors are non-modifiable. These include
- Gender and age
- Hereditary factors / Genetics
- Ethnicity
This is precisely why there is no one size fits all intervention. A personalised approach is necessary to prevent and manage metabolic syndrome.
CONTACT USWhy is it important to reverse metabolic syndrome?
If you’ve been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, it’s important to take action and make diet and lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of developing a more serious condition like type 2 diabetes or heart and blood vessel disease.
Your personalised protocol
will include help to:
If you’re motivated and ready to take control of your health, contact me or book your consultation.