Speed Up Your Metabolism to Lose Weight

Mitchell Ghen, D.O., a guest on The Debra Ray Show, answered a caller who needed help to lose weight around the waist. He said that weight around the waist is typical of insulin resistance in metabolic syndrome. Dr. Ghen said these suggestions had worked in his practice.

* Eat foods on the low end of the glycemic index.
The Benefits of & How to Switch to a Low GI Diet

* Weight lifting is necessary, even if you already exercise. Add some weight lifting to whatever you already do.

* CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) improves insulin resistance.
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* Potassium Iodide - Dr. Ghen suggested adding, under your doctor's care, 12.5 to 50 mgs to your diet.
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