By Dr. Julie Durnan • December 29th, 2011

Clean out to lean out.  Certain toxins can create an imbalance of important vitamins and minerals in our bodies and wreak havoc on our metabolism.  Toxins can be heavy metals, pesticides, or foods and other things that the body cannot process.  For some people, a medically supervised detox or cleanse is sometimes indicated to kick-start the body’s fat burning processes. 

Enlist the Pros.  Call in the professionals to ensure the weight loss approach you desire is the best one for you. Your primary health care provider can help to diagnose any conditions that may be causing you to hold on to weight.  Some things your physician may look for include low thyroid hormone, pituitary disorders, adrenal gland malfunctions, blood sugar imbalances, or food allergies. 

Further, having someone track and follow your weight loss has been shown to boost weight loss success rates and improve motivation. 

About Dr. Julie Durnan:

Dr. Julie Durnan is a naturopathic physician with a special interest in women’s health and a family practice at Pacifica Naturopathic Clinic in West Vancouver.  To schedule a consultation with Dr. Durnan, please email info@pacificanaturopathic.com or call 604.922.4074.

References:

1)  Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 2005. Rockville, MD: US Dept of Health and Human Services and US Dept of Agriculture; 2005.

2)  Relation of obesity to insulin secretion and clearance in adolescents: the Bogalusa Heart Study.  Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 1996 Oct;20(10):951-6.

Jiang X, Srinivasan SR, Berenson GS.

Tulane Center for Cardiovascular Health, Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

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“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi I am a naturopathic physician and co-founder of Pacifica Naturopathic Clinic in West Vancouver, BC.  I have a family practice and a special...