` Allopathic and Naturopathic Approaches to Metabolic Syndrome Management- MS revisited

Allopathic and Naturopathic approaches to Metabolic Syndrome Management

-MS revisited

Abstract

Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of risk factors . There is no single specific method to treat this epidemic . Along with drugs prescribed by Allopathic Practitioners , life style changes are also advised to control this syndrome . Naturopathic practitioners emphasize on Life style changes than drugs . There are limitations to treat this because of cluster complications . In spite of that , some researches are required For immediate constructive solution , education on balanced GI and GL for all the public is suggested p

Table of Content

Page 1 : Title Page

Page 2 : Abstract

Page 3 : Table of Content

Page 4 : Introduction

Page 5 : Approaches of Allopathic and Naturopathic practitioners on Metabolic Syndrome

Page 6 : Diabetes

Page 6 : Obesity

Page 7 : Stress

Page 7 : Carbohydrate , Protein and Fat

Page 8 : Limitations , Challenges and Further research in Metabolic Syndrome

Page 9 : Conclusion

Page 10 : References

Page 11 : References

Introduction

Metabolic Syndrome (MetS ) is also called as syndrome X , cardiovascular metabolic syndrome , insulin resistance syndrome . It is a cluster of risk factors associated with an elevated risk of development of Hyperlipidemia (elevated triglycerides and low levels of high density lipoprotein (HDL , hypertension , abdominal obesity , glucose intolerance and concomitant insulin resistance . It develops risk of heart and diabetes disease

Adler ,R (2007 ,The journal of alternative and complementary medicine

Many people are suffering with this syndrome which has deadly effects This is the right time that we seriously look into it and curb the epidemic . Definition of Metabolic syndrome (MetS ) itself varies with different agencies . But the symptoms are accepted generally . This dissertation looks into varies definitions , allopathic and naturopathic approaches in dealing with the problem , limitations and further research required

Definition

The two important definitions of Metabolic Syndrome are Based on the guidelines from the 2001 National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel (ATP III , any three of the following traits in the same individual meet the criteria for the metabolic syndrome : Abdominal obesity : a waist circumference over 102 cm (40 in ) in men and over 88 cm (35 inches ) in women . Serum triglycerides 150 mg /dl or above . HDL cholesterol 40mg /dl or lower in men and 50mg /dl or lower in women . Blood pressure of 130 /85 or more . Fasting blood glucose of 110 mg /dl or above (Some groups say 100mg /dl

The World Health Organization (WHO ) has slightly different criteria for the metabolic syndrome : High insulin levels , an elevated fasting blood glucose or an elevated post meal glucose alone with at least 2 of the following criteria : Abdominal obesity as defined by a waist to hip ratio of greater than 0 .9 , a body mass index of at least 30 kg /m2 or a waist measurement over 37 inches . Cholesterol panel showing a triglyceride level of at least 150 mg /dl or HDL cholesterol lower than 35 mg /dl Blood pressure of 140 /90 or above (or on treatment for high blood pressure (2002 ,January 16 .Web extension to The Journal of the...