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Press ReleaseSpare Tire Is the New Indicator of Heart Disease in Both Men and Women, Says DoctorSolve Canadian PharmacyExpanding waistline is a vital sign of deeper health concerns threatening millions of Americans.VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 8, 2007 -- Most people gain abdominal fat with age. For men, it can start early in life, in adolescence and post-adolescence. For women, fat around the waistline begins to settle in around menopause when estrogen levels are lower.While belly fat can be unattractive, there's a more important reason to pay attention to the girth around the midsection. Doctors now know that the waistline is a vital sign that you could be headed for life threatening illnesses such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and even some types of cancer. "That spare tire is not just lying there," says Dr. Paul Zickler of DoctorSolve Heathcare Services (http://www.doctorsolve.com). "It's an active organ made up of fat cells that release large amounts of fatty acids into the liver and muscles triggering a dangerous chain reaction." LDL "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides increase; blood sugars get out of whack; fat gets into the bloodstream - all of which can increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Of even more concern is what's called "visceral fat." This is the layer of fat that lies beneath the muscle, and is wrapped around organs deeper in the abdomen. It is most commonly found in people with an abundance of fat around the tummy. "People with excessive visceral fat can develop insulin resistance syndrome or metabolic syndrome," says Zickler. Metabolic syndrome leads to a number of potential complications such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and insulin resistance, all leading to a higher risk of heart disease. "A bigger midsection is an important flag," says Zickler. "It's telling you that you need to take action to protect your health. Fortunately, a healthy, low-calorie diet and a consistent exercise routine that combines weight bearing exercises and cardiovascular activity can help bring your waistline in line." If your doctor feels you need pharmaceutical aid to reduce weight, medications such as Xenical (Orlistat) or Accomplia (Rimonabant) are available at considerable savings through http://www.doctorsolve.com. DoctorSolve, a Canadian Internet-based pharmacy intermediary (license #BC Q37), offers lower-cost, long-term prescriptions. A professionally registered pharmacist fills all prescriptions. A certified member of the Canadian International Pharmacy Association, DoctorSolve is ranked one of the best online pharmacies by PharmacyChecker.com. DoctorSolve has filled more than 200,000 U.S prescriptions. For more information, call 1-866-732-0305 or visit http://www.doctorsolve.com. Contact: Dianne Bidewell info@doctorsolve.com 1-866-732-0305 |
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