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The Insulin Factor: Can't Lose Weight? Can't Concentrate? Can't Resist Sugar? Could Syndrome X Be Your Problem?

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Insulin Factor: Can't Lose Weight? Can't Concentrate? Can't Resist Sugar? Could Syndrome X Be Your Problem?
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Antony Haynes
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:288
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 153
ISBN/Barcode 9780007333820
ClassificationsDewey:616.462
Audience
General
Illustrations (10 b/w line drawings)

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint Thorsons
Publication Date 1 August 2009
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Insulin resistance, or Syndrome X, is taking the health world by storm and is linked to conditions such as obesity, type II diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. This practical and accessible workbook allows sufferers to treat and prevent insulin resistance, leading to life long good health. Insulin resistance, or Syndrome X, is a growing problem in the West due to a diet high in refined sugars and carbohydrates. It is linked to several of the most serious health conditions such as the endemic levels of obesity, type II diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. This book is a practical guide to treating and preventing insulin resistance through diet, including increase levels of the right fats and proteins and fewer refined carbohydrates. Includes all the facts surrounding Syndrome X, diagnostic questionnaires, case studies and a clear self-help plan that has evolved from Antony's unique nutritional approach.

Author Biography

Antony Haynes is Director of the highly acclaimed Nutrition Clinic on Harley Street with over 8,000 patients. He advises many health journalists and has written for or been quoted in many of the top newspapers and magazines. The Evening Standard voted him one of the best practitioners in London. He is closely linked with the ION and has taught their Advanced Nutrition intensive courses and Optimum Nutrition workshops for the last ten years. He also lectures widely.