by Dr Jacques Lubbe PhD
This is just a short introduction to a very common problem. To solve a problem one must firtsly identify it.
Emotional eating is when someone eats in response to emotional feelings in stead of a hunger response or for nutritional nourishment. There can be different reasons for this. It is usually related to one’s natural strategy to cope with stress. For example a twin sister can get engaged and married leaving the other twin feeling lonely and insignificant; she will then use some or other strategy to cope with this added stress in her life. She can go out making new friends, actively looking for a partner or starting a new hobby. Sometimes she may start binge eating to distract her from being lonely. Sometimes eating can also give a rewarding feeling which will also help her to cope with the added stress of being lonely.
Identifying her eating cues and changing her responses to these cues is very important if she want to control her emotional eating. For emotional eaters eating alleviates negative emotions. Eating can also help to escape or divert the attention away from an ego threatening situation that can cause aversive self awareness. It is a way to escape this aversive awareness by focusing the attention to external stimulations. Emotional eaters’ coping strategies or mechanisms fail them and they overeat because it is thought to temporarily provide comfort and distraction from these aversive emotions.
The three basic stress coping strategies:
Emotional-oriented coping: When actions are directed at changing emotional responses to stress including attempts to reframe a problem to elicit a less stressful reaction.
Task-oriented coping: When direct action is taken to alter the situation to reduce the amount of stress the situation evokes.
Avoidance-oriented coping: Where stressful situations are avoided or the existence of a stressful situation is denied or even by losing hope.
Who is at risk?
Women are especially prone to emotional eating -- and then feel guiltier and less healthy than men do after snacking on "forbidden" foods. Under normal circumstances physiological responses to negative emotions and stress mimic internal sensations associated with eating induced fullness or satiety. Loss of appetite and reduced food intake are associated with negative emotions. An increase in food intake is actually an inappropriate reaction to negative emotions and stress. Emotional eating is contributed to individual characteristics and is an exception to the norm.
How Can Loozemor Appetite Help You?
After identifying your own personal eating cues you will have to change your way of dealing with the stress that caused it. This however may be a long and difficult task. During this process Loozemor appetite will help you by reducing that initial urge to snack or binge. Loozemor will be a supportive measure to help you through this process.
References and links:
SPOOR, T.P., BEKKER, M.H.J., VAN STRIEN, T., HECK, G.L. 2007 Relations between negative affect, coping, and emotional eating. Appetite v48: 368-376p.
Tips to stop Emotional Eating: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/160656.php
More about coping strategies: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCR/is_1_39/ai_n13603935/
More info regarding about emotional eating: http://weightloss.about.com/od/emotionaleatin1/tp/emotionaleating.htm
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Guarana And Weight Loss
Weight Loss Benefits of Guarana
by Dr Jacques Lubbe PhD Pharm
Guarana Seeds is one of the main ingredients used in Loozemor Appetite syrup. Here is a list of some of the Weight Loss Benefits of guarana seeds:
- Guarana is a fat burner
- Guarana act as a energy stimulant
- Guarana helps withstand hunger
- Guarana increases Endurance
- Guarana helps the body to cope with stress
- Guarana contains strong antioxidants
Guarana is a South American fruit of which the extract is commonly used in medicines and energy soda drinks. Ingesting guarana is highly stimulating and was originally used by indigenous South American people to withstand hunger and to increase their endurance. Medicinal products mostly use the seeds of these fruits because it is the seed which contains the majority of the active ingredients. [2] In addition to caffeine guarana also contains natural phytochemicals called saponins and tannins. Tannins are very strong antioxidants also found in red wine, they act as free radical scavengers in the body. The Saponins found in guarana act as adaptogens in the body. Adaptogens is chemicals that helps the human body cope with stress and trauma. [3] Guarana seed extracts will also help with the breakdown of body fat into various fatty acids so that your body can used it as energy. [1]
By adding Guarana seed to Weight Loss Products like Loozemor Appetite syrup your body will:
- break down body fat quicker
- better cope with the additional stress of weight loss programs
- suppress appetite and cravings
- give extra energy when needed most.
Guarana is one of the wonderful gifts in earths abundant medicine chest that will make a difference in your life.
References:
[1] DALLAS, C., GERBI, A., TENKA, G., JUCHAUX, F. AND BERNARD, F. 2008. Lipolytic effect of a polyphenolic citrus dry extract of red orange, grapefruit, orange (Sinetrol) in human body fat adipocytes. Mechanism of action by inhibition of c-AMP-phoshodiesterase (PDE). Phytomedicine 15 (2008), p 783-792.
[2] BAUMANN, T.W., SCHULLTHESS, B.H. AND HÄNNI, K. 1994. Guaranna (Paullinia Cupana) rewards seed dispersers without intoxicating them by caffeine. Phytochemistry. vol 9 (5). p 1063-1070.
[3] ESPINOLA, E.B., DIAS, R.F., MATTEI, R. AND GARLINI E.A. 1996. Pharmacologicalactivity of guarana (Paullina Cupana Mart.) in laboratory animals. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. vol 55. p223-229.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Shops Where You Can Find Loozemor
Boksburg:
Sunward Park Pharmacy 011 913 3004
Brits:
Van Rensburg Pharmacy 012 252 4788
Acacia Pharmacy 012 252 4344
Hartebeespoort:
Damdoryn Pharmacy 012 253 5202
Mountainlake Pharmacy 012 244 1718
Schoemansville Pharmacy 012 253 0304/5
Bella Mour 012 259 0613
B-U Clinic 072 292 7031
Hartmed Pharmacy 012 259 1405/7
Krugersdorp:
Sacks Pharmacy 011 665 1222
Family Care Pharmacy 011 665 2237
Randfontein
Cormorant Pharmacy 011 693 3030
Green Hills Pharmacy 011 412 3120
Potchefstroom:
Olien Apteek 018 293 1812
Olien Apteek Van Der Hoff Park 018 290 5171
Klerksdorp:
Charmain Turner 076 985 0757
Sunward Park Pharmacy 011 913 3004
Brits:
Van Rensburg Pharmacy 012 252 4788
Acacia Pharmacy 012 252 4344
Hartebeespoort:
Damdoryn Pharmacy 012 253 5202
Mountainlake Pharmacy 012 244 1718
Schoemansville Pharmacy 012 253 0304/5
Bella Mour 012 259 0613
B-U Clinic 072 292 7031
Hartmed Pharmacy 012 259 1405/7
Krugersdorp:
Sacks Pharmacy 011 665 1222
Family Care Pharmacy 011 665 2237
Randfontein
Cormorant Pharmacy 011 693 3030
Green Hills Pharmacy 011 412 3120
Potchefstroom:
Olien Apteek 018 293 1812
Olien Apteek Van Der Hoff Park 018 290 5171
Klerksdorp:
Charmain Turner 076 985 0757
Monday, October 5, 2009
Health benefits of fruits and vegetables
To achieve the mystical "Negative Energy Balance" http://www.loozemor.com/
Health and weight-loss benefits of fruits and vegetables
What is a "Negative Energy Balance"?
This is a mystical state where your body exerts more energy than what you take in. The negative energy balance is the Holy Grail in weight loss. In theory it’s very easy eat less and exercise more. Spend more energy than you take. Modern life's easy access to energy rich food makes this a very challenging Task. For instance cooking oil, in which most fast foods are prepared, contains so much energy it can be converted to fuel for motor vehicles. It is possible to get closer to meeting this challenge by making small manageable adjustments to your lifestyle. For a start, eating food low in energy will almost win the battle for you.
Which brings us to fruits? Ever since I can remember my mother told me to eat all my veggies and eat more fruit. I definitely did not realize the value of that advice. There is estimated to be more than 100 beneficial vitamins, minerals, fiber and other dietary components some of which are found in particular types of fruits and vegetables. These photochemical and other potential anti-carcinogenic compounds include certain chemicals called terpenes which produces enzymes that deactivate carcinogens (chemicals that cause cancer), dietary fiber which binds and dilutes carcinogenic substances and help speed the transit time of carcinogens through the GI tract, Vitamin C and E which act as strong antioxidants protecting unsaturated fatty acids in cell membranes from oxidation, folic acid which help maintain the normal expression of genes, potassium which helps maintain normal blood pressure , selenium which is a cofactor for glutathione peroxidase (an enzyme that protects against oxidative tissue damage). [1] Complete lists of phytochemicals can be found at wikipedia:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_phytochemicals_in_food
Health benefits of diets high in fruit and vegetables include a definite reduction in the incidence of cancer. A report by the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research estimated that diets high in vegetables and fruits could prevent at least 20 % of all cancer incidents. It is also reported that diets high in fruit and vegetables can have a protective effect against death from coronary disease in some cases even reversing heart disease without the use of medicine. Fruit and vegetables can also reduce the risk of stroke with up to 25 %[1]. In addition to health benefits research showed that the greater the intake of in fiber from vegetables and fruits, vitamin C, B6 ß-carotene, and folic acid the greater the weight-loss after a 6 month period.
A 100g increase in fruit and vegetable intake led to a weight-loss of 300-500g over a 6 month period. Dark or yellow fruits and vegetables led to even better results. [2]Fruit add weight to meals and dietary intake without increasing the calorie intake thus decreasing your energy intake. Together with more daily physical activity the energy balance will tip in your favor and the need for torturous diets and slimming regimes disappears.Following a mother’s advice will noticeably improve state of health and probably save large amounts of money in medical bills for prevented diseases and conditions.
The Author used the following refferences:
[1] VAN DUYN, M.A., PIVONKA, E. 2000. Overview of the health benefits of fruit and vegetable consumption for the dietetcs profesional: Selected literature. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. p1511-1521.
[2] SARTORELLI, D.S., FRANCO, L.J., CARDOSO, M.A. 2008. High intake of fruits and vegetables predicts weight loss in Brazilian overweight adults. Nutrition Research. vol 28. p233-238.
[3] CONCEICAO DE OLIVIERA, M., SICHIERI, R., MOZZER, R.V. 2008. A low-energy-dense diet adding fruit reduces weight and energy intake in women. Appetite. Vol 51. p291-295.
[4] CRUJEIRAS, A.B., PARRA, D., RODRIGUES, D., MARTINEZ DE MORENTIN, B.E., MARTINEZ, A. 2006. A role for fruit in energy-restricted diets in improving antioxidant status in obese women during weight loss. Applied nutritional investigation. Vol 22. p593-599.
Health and weight-loss benefits of fruits and vegetables
What is a "Negative Energy Balance"?
This is a mystical state where your body exerts more energy than what you take in. The negative energy balance is the Holy Grail in weight loss. In theory it’s very easy eat less and exercise more. Spend more energy than you take. Modern life's easy access to energy rich food makes this a very challenging Task. For instance cooking oil, in which most fast foods are prepared, contains so much energy it can be converted to fuel for motor vehicles. It is possible to get closer to meeting this challenge by making small manageable adjustments to your lifestyle. For a start, eating food low in energy will almost win the battle for you.
Which brings us to fruits? Ever since I can remember my mother told me to eat all my veggies and eat more fruit. I definitely did not realize the value of that advice. There is estimated to be more than 100 beneficial vitamins, minerals, fiber and other dietary components some of which are found in particular types of fruits and vegetables. These photochemical and other potential anti-carcinogenic compounds include certain chemicals called terpenes which produces enzymes that deactivate carcinogens (chemicals that cause cancer), dietary fiber which binds and dilutes carcinogenic substances and help speed the transit time of carcinogens through the GI tract, Vitamin C and E which act as strong antioxidants protecting unsaturated fatty acids in cell membranes from oxidation, folic acid which help maintain the normal expression of genes, potassium which helps maintain normal blood pressure , selenium which is a cofactor for glutathione peroxidase (an enzyme that protects against oxidative tissue damage). [1] Complete lists of phytochemicals can be found at wikipedia:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_phytochemicals_in_food
Health benefits of diets high in fruit and vegetables include a definite reduction in the incidence of cancer. A report by the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research estimated that diets high in vegetables and fruits could prevent at least 20 % of all cancer incidents. It is also reported that diets high in fruit and vegetables can have a protective effect against death from coronary disease in some cases even reversing heart disease without the use of medicine. Fruit and vegetables can also reduce the risk of stroke with up to 25 %[1]. In addition to health benefits research showed that the greater the intake of in fiber from vegetables and fruits, vitamin C, B6 ß-carotene, and folic acid the greater the weight-loss after a 6 month period.
A 100g increase in fruit and vegetable intake led to a weight-loss of 300-500g over a 6 month period. Dark or yellow fruits and vegetables led to even better results. [2]Fruit add weight to meals and dietary intake without increasing the calorie intake thus decreasing your energy intake. Together with more daily physical activity the energy balance will tip in your favor and the need for torturous diets and slimming regimes disappears.Following a mother’s advice will noticeably improve state of health and probably save large amounts of money in medical bills for prevented diseases and conditions.
The Author used the following refferences:
[1] VAN DUYN, M.A., PIVONKA, E. 2000. Overview of the health benefits of fruit and vegetable consumption for the dietetcs profesional: Selected literature. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. p1511-1521.
[2] SARTORELLI, D.S., FRANCO, L.J., CARDOSO, M.A. 2008. High intake of fruits and vegetables predicts weight loss in Brazilian overweight adults. Nutrition Research. vol 28. p233-238.
[3] CONCEICAO DE OLIVIERA, M., SICHIERI, R., MOZZER, R.V. 2008. A low-energy-dense diet adding fruit reduces weight and energy intake in women. Appetite. Vol 51. p291-295.
[4] CRUJEIRAS, A.B., PARRA, D., RODRIGUES, D., MARTINEZ DE MORENTIN, B.E., MARTINEZ, A. 2006. A role for fruit in energy-restricted diets in improving antioxidant status in obese women during weight loss. Applied nutritional investigation. Vol 22. p593-599.
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