Genetic Testing to Help Dieters Lose Weight

Studies suggested that your genes determine up to 80% of your weight and body shape. A new genetic test may help pinpoint those genes that inappropriately metabolize certain nutrients and lead dieters toward the best weight loss program to reach a healthy body weight.

The FABP2 gene, which stands for Fatty Acid Binding Protein 2, affects the absorption of fat from the intestine. People with a mutation in this gene absorb more fat from their food, and should stick to low-fat diets. The PPARG (Peroxisome Proliferators Activated Receptor Gamma) gene affects insulin response. Those with a defect on this gene store more carbohydrate as fat. The Beta 2 Adrenergic Receptor (ADRB2) affected both systems, creating a situation where a person has to watch both carbs and fat.

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Recipe of the Month - Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

A warming, filling and satisfying soup packed with B vitamins. Freeze leftovers in single servings for lunches or a quick dinner.

Serves 8

10 cups chicken or vegetable stock

3 lb Butternut squash

2 Red peppers, roasted and peeled

1 Garlic bulb

4 Tomatoes

3 Tbsp olive oil

2 tsp sea salt

1 Yellow onion, diced

2 Tbsp chili powder

1 tsp ground coriander

2 Tbsp minced sage

Zest and juice of 1 orange

¼ cup pumpkin seeds, toasted

Heat oven to 375˚F. Cut squash in half, lengthwise, scrape out the seeds and place cut side down on an oiled baking tray. Bake at 375˚F until a fork easily slides through the flesh (about 30 minutes). Cool and scoop out the soft flesh, set aside.

While baking the squash, separate garlic cloves and remove skins, cut tomatoes and peppers in half lengthwise. Toss the garlic, tomatoes and peppers with 2 tsp oil and ½ tsp salt. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast until the garlic is golden and tomato and pepper skins begin to char (about 20 minutes). Remove from oven and let cool.

Heat the remaining oil in a soup pot and add the onion and remaining salt. Sauté until translucent. Add the chili powder, coriander and sage. Sauté another 5 minutes. Peel the tomatoes and peppers if desired, and roughly chop all the roasted vegetables. Add vegetables to the soup pot along with enough stock to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.

Puree the soup until smooth using a hand blender or food processor. Gently reheat soup to a simmer and add the orange zest, juice and more stock to thin if necessary. Season with salt and cracked pepper, garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds.

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Treatment of Adrenal Fatigue

Effective treatment of adrenal fatigue varies for each individual, depending upon their symptom picture and hormone levels. Treatment plans typically include:

• Decreasing or eliminating stresses through lifestyle changes such as exercise or meditation.
• Supporting adrenal function with appropriate herbs and nutrients such as B vitamins, ginseng, licorice, rhodiola and other adaptogenic herbs.
• Re-establishing a normal cortisol rhythm by using herbs and nutrients that increase cortisol levels in the morning and decrease levels in the evening.

Evaluating and treating adrenal fatigue is most successful on an individual basis. If you suspect you may have adrenal fatigue, please call to schedule an appointment with Dr. Young or Dr. Larsen.

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Testing for Adrenal Fatigue

Comprehensive testing for adrenal fatigue includes cortisol, DHEA, blood glucose, insulin, epinephrine, norepinephrine and sex hormone levels.

Cortisol can be tested by blood, urine and saliva. Most conventional practitioners test serum corisol levels (blood levels) at 8am and 4pm. This method is most effective for diagnosing severe adrenal disorders such as Cushing’s syndrome or Addison’s disease, but can often miss the functional cortisol problems associated with adrenal fatigue. Salivary cortisol tested at 8am, 12pm, 4pm and 12am provides the best evaluation of adrenal fatigue as it gives multiple data points during the day and measures the biologically active cortisol levels (i.e., hormones that are reaching their target cells). This form of cortisol testing is FDA approved and increasingly employed by medical practioners to evaluate for adrenal dysfunction. The third method, urinary cortisol levels, are often measured over a 24 hour period, giving information on total cortisol levels only.

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The three most commonly described types of adrenal fatigue

The three most commonly described types of adrenal fatigue are:

The Crash and Burn. Cortisol levels are high in the morning and drop abruptly. This picture is common in individuals with anxiety and panic attacks or disorders.

The Flat Line. Cortisol levels are low throughout the day. This type of adrenal fatigue results in severe fatigue from morning to evening. Individuals with this presentation often have a previous diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome or depression.

The Reverse. Cortisol levels are low in the morning and high at night. These individuals feel tired and unable to function during the day and wired at night, often having insomnia.

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The Young Naturopathic Wellness Center was founded to provide patients with appropriate diagnoses and effective, individualized treatment and education to help them achieve wellness.

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What are the Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue?

As with any condition, symptoms vary from individual to individual. Some of the common symptoms of adrenal fatigue include the following:

• Difficulty waking in the morning, despite sufficient sleep
• Daytime fatigue
• Feeling wired at night and having difficulty falling asleep
• Unexplained weight gain
• Changes in blood pressure
• Emotional or physical over reaction to stressful situations
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Dependence on caffeine
• Inflammation, joint or muscle aches
• Allergies or food intolerance

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Get to know your Adrenal Glands

There are two functional parts of the adrenal glands. The outer cortex, which produces three major classes of hormones: glucocorticoids, mineralcorticoids (regulate blood pressure) and androgens (testosterone, androstenedione and DHEA). And the inner medulla, which produces the catecholamines epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine, the hormones responsible for the fight or flight response.

Cortisol’s Role in Adrenal Fatigue

Cortisol, one of the glucocorticoids produced by the adrenals, is one of the main stress mediating hormones produced by the body. It acts to maintain the blood glucose levels necessary for normal brain and physical functions, has potent anti-inflammatory effects and at very high levels, can suppress immune function. During a normal day, cortisol levels spike between 7:00 and 8:00 am and gradually decreased throughout the day, reaching their lowest level between midnight and 4:00 am.

Normally, adrenal glands increase their production of cortisol when the body is under stress. Over time, if that stress continues or increases, cortisol levels continue to be elevated initially. At these prolonged high levels of cortisol, the body produces more glucose, leading to an increased risk of insulin resistance, diabetes, weight gain, high blood pressure, and depressed immune function. Eventually, the adrenal glands can become “fatigued”, resulting in a drop in cortisol production or an abnormal production pattern. Low cortisol levels can also cause weight gain, inflammation, inability to handle emotional stress and severe fatigue.

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The Young Naturopathic Wellness Center was founded to provide patients with appropriate diagnoses and effective, individualized treatment and education to help them achieve wellness.
To achieve your own wellness, call 408.761.6781 today to schedule your appointment. For more information about the Young Naturopathic Center for Wellness, visit http://www.drreneeyoung.com/ and http://www.youngwellnesscenter.com

Are your Adrenal Glands Supporting or Hindering You?

The adrenal glands are small, pyramid shaped glands that sit just above the kidneys. They produce several different hormones, many of which regulate stress and allow your body to function on a basic level. Over severe or sustained periods of emotional, physical or chemical stress, your adrenal glands can become dysfunctional – producing an inappropriate level of hormones or producing hormones in an abnormal pattern. This dysfunction is commonly called Adrenal Fatigue, but can also be called Non-Addison’s hypoadrenia, subclinical hypoadrenia, neurasthenia, adrenal neurasthenia, adrenal insufficiency and adrenal apathy.

Most conventionally trained doctors are familiar with the severe forms of adrenal dysfunction, Addison’s Disease (extreme underproduction of cortisol) and Cushing’s Disease (extreme overproduction of cortisol), but are not familiar with the diagnosis or treatment of adrenal fatigue. Many patients with this condition are often told by their medical doctors that their symptoms are a normal part of life. Adrenal fatigue is, however, a real condition and can be life altering for those who suffer from it.

Identifying adrenal fatigue is relatively straightforward and with appropriate treatment, symptoms improve and can resolve completely.

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Young Naturopathic Wellness Center

The Young Naturopathic Wellness Center was founded to provide patients with appropriate diagnoses and effective, individualized treatment and education to help them achieve wellness.
To achieve your own wellness, call 408.761.6781 today to schedule your appointment. For more information about the Young Naturopathic Center for Wellness, visit http://www.drreneeyoung.com/ and http://www.youngwellnesscenter.com