Episode 19: Our weight loss struggles could be linked to this common material that is in every home

05/28/16 • 31 min

Dr. Webster's Weight Loss Dictionary Podcast

Plastics are a regular part of modern life. We drink from plastic bottles and cups. We eat with plastic spoons and forks. We even drive cars that are made more and more of plastic panels and pieces. It’s safe to say that plastic is here to stay. But it is also becoming clear that plastics are also making you fat, or at least making it far more difficult for you to stay lean.

The compound BPA has become one of those new buzz words in health conscious circles. BPA-free plastic products have mistakenly gained a similar reputation to gluten-free baked goods as healthy alternatives to their BPA and gluten laden counterparts. But it’s just not that simple.

In this podcast we will discuss another compound in plastic that seems to be just as bad as BPA when it comes to promoting obesity and metabolic disorders such as diabetes. We will also teach you some of the most important places to avoid exposure to BPA and other harmful compounds found in plastics. Avoiding these compounds could make the difference between being lean and obese.

How to Reduce exposure to BPA, BBP and other toxins in plastic:

1- Store foods in glass or ceramic containers.

2- NEVER heat food in plastic!

3- NEVER EVER microwave food in plastic!

4- Rather than canned foods, choose fresh or frozen options or items in glass jars.

5- If you install new carpet, utilize an air filter that filters fumes or use lots of plants in your home or office.

6- Metabolic profile to test for your toxic levels.

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How to Reduce exposure to BPA, BBP and other toxins in plastic:

1- Store foods in glass or ceramic containers.

2- NEVER heat food in plastic!

3- NEVER EVER microwave food in plastic!

4- Rather than canned foods, choose fresh or frozen options or items in glass jars.

5- If you install new carpet, utilize an air filter that filters fumes or use lots of plants in your home or office.

6- Metabolic profile to test for your toxic levels.

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Previous Episode

Episode 18: What can your Eyes, Tongue, Hair, Skin and Nails tell you about your Metabolism?

The appearance of your eyes, tongue, hair, skin and nails can
tell you a lot about your general health and give you clues about
your metabolism and your ability to lose weight. In this podcast
I will discuss what normal looks like and I will give some examples
of why your tissues might not look normal. Some of the reasons may
surprise you!

Eyes
– if whites are yellow
– if whites are blue
– if whites are red
– pale inside eyelids
– dark circles especially under the eyes

Tongue
– white coating on top
– split down the middle, “scallops” on the sides or red bumps on top

Hair
– dry, frizzy
– thinning
– hair suddenly becomes soft

Skin
– dry elbows/ knees
-“chicken bumps” on backs of arms
– rash (eczema) on back of hands
– rash on palms
– dark brown spots

Nails
– ridges
– white spots
– slow “refill” time, but turn pink
– blue nail beds
– black spots/streaks (THIS IS BAD!!)

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Episode 20: Improve Digestion and Lose More Weight

Poor digestion can make you miserable. It can leave you bloated after meals and feeling heavy all day long. Those with acid reflux can tell you how painful it can be. And those with diarrhea or constipation will do almost anything to be regular. No doubt the direct symptoms of poor digestion can make you miserable. But digestion can also have a big impact on your metabolism and your ability to lose weight.

Some people don’t produce enough stomach acid and/or digestive enzymes to adequately breakdown their foods. When this happens you are unable to absorb all of the important nutrients that drive your metabolism. You might feel low energy and eventually start to gain weight if you don’t produce enough digestive “juices” to properly digest your food. And contrary to what you might have heard, those who produce too little stomach acid often experience heartburn or acid reflux.

Another common digestive issue is dysbiosis, which is a term that refers to an imbalance in the gut bacteria. You are supposed to have between 100-600 trillion beneficial bacteria in your GI tract that do more than just aid in proper digestion. When the bacterial balance gets disturbed (too many bad bacteria and too few good bacteria), this dysbiosis can lead to weak immunity, poor bone health, yeast overgrowth, nutrient deficiencies, insulin resistance and weight gain. In fact, a recent study out of Yale and published in the journal Nature outlines exactly how dysbiosis causes weight gain. We will discuss this new information and how to improve your digestion in this podcast episode.

The Metabolic Profile plus Digestion provides all of the insight into the metabolism as the Metabolic Profile with the addition of antioxidant status and gut bacteria balance.

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