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Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of risk factors that significantly increase your likelihood of developing heart disease, stroke, early cognitive decline, and type 2 diabetes.
Key Risk Factors
- Abdominal obesity – Excess fat around the waist (“apple-shaped body”) poses a higher heart disease risk than fat stored elsewhere.
- High triglycerides – Elevated blood fats on cholesterol testing.
- Low HDL cholesterol – Reduced “good” cholesterol that protects against heart disease.
- High fasting blood sugar – Early indicator of insulin resistance.
- High blood pressure – Increases strain on the heart, arteries, and brain.
Causes & Contributing Factors
While poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle are leading causes, other influences can play a role, including:
- Environmental toxins (“obesogens”) that promote fat storage
- Hormonal imbalances – such as low thyroid function, excess cortisol, or low testosterone in men
- Overeating relative to energy needs
- Chronic stress & poor sleep
- Low physical activity
Our Approach to Treatment
Effective treatment is personalized, as no two patients present exactly the same. We typically assess and address:
- Inflammation markers – such as C-reactive protein (CRP)
- Blood sugar control – fasting glucose, insulin, and hemoglobin A1c
- Advanced cholesterol testing
- Body composition analysis (BIA)
- Dietary & lifestyle assessment
- Exercise & movement planning
- Nutrient support – to enhance glucose and triglyceride metabolism and reduce inflammation
With the right plan, patients often see improvements in:
- Blood pressure
- Abdominal obesity
- Blood sugar levels
- Cholesterol profiles
- Brain blood flow and cognitive function
One proven dietary approach we often recommend is the HCG protocol, which has consistently shown reductions in A1c, CRP, cholesterol, glucose, insulin, abdominal obesity, and blood pressure.
Testimonials
A service for consumers from the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM).
The AANP and the INM would like to acknowledge the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) for its contributions to the content of this FAQ. The AANMC was established in 2001 to advance the naturopathic medical profession by actively supporting the academic efforts of accredited naturopathic medical schools.
