Patients with a stubborn weight problem usually have
underlying digestive issues. Many of these people, because
their digestive system is compromised, experience food
intolerances.
An intolerance to a particular food, or family of foods, is
a condition that often comes in under the radar. A patient
may have complaints that include bloating, swelling legs, a
rash, a filmy white coat on the tongue, feeling full in the
upper right quadrant of the abdomen, irritability,
restlessness, and back or shoulder pain. These complaints,
either alone or in any combination, may indicate a food
intolerance.
A forty- two year old woman gained over 35 pounds with the
birth of her second child. She was unable to lose the
weight. She consulted a weight loss clinic, followed the
program to the letter, and though it was an excellent
program, she did not lose even one pound after almost four
months on the program. Part in frustration and part in
concern, she consulted a medical doctor who suggested
surgery. She declined. When I checked her with muscle
response testing, it was determined that she was reacting
to nuts and cheese, the very things she frequently snacked
on. After removing nuts and cheese from her diet, she lost
almost eight pounds in three weeks. Oversensitivity to
Stress When you have a sensitivity to the amount of stress
you live under, and when you eat during those times, you
may experience bloating, flatulence, belching, and a
burning sensation. Gastritis and other stubborn symptoms of
stressful digestion are reported. When your body is under
stress, your digestive system is affected. Often at that
time, you may develop food intolerances. Mr. B.,
age 69, came to my office wanting to lose weight and
improve his energy. His body shape was the classic liver
belly, a large protruding abdomen. After two weeks on the
liver enhancement diet and supplement program, along with
eliminating dairy, he began to lose weight. After several
months, he had lost 20 pounds. Even more importantly, he
stated that he has more energy and vitality and has not
felt this good in 40 years! Your body's reaction to certain
foods may start with your digestion, yet it can act as a
stressor to your whole system, affecting other areas and
bodily functions. When our system is stressed in any of the
areas of the Triad of Health; structural, chemical, or
emotional, the body responds with the same stress response,
no matter the source. The brain stimulates the adrenal
glands to release cortisol, which acts on the liver to
break down glycogen into sugar for "fight-or-flight" which
in turn triggers the release of insulin. The insulin
brings the sugar into play for action, and if none is
needed by the muscles, the sugar goes back to the liver. If
not needed there because the liver has reached its maximum
capacity for it, it goes to fat storage. Thus, as our
bodies adapt to a chronic state of stress, say a structural
or emotional stress, our hormones become out of balance
creating an additional chemical stress on our system.
Good News The good news is that there are protocols to
determine which foods are the culprits if food intolerance
is the issue. Eating healthy, natural foods and knowing
which foods to stay away from, along with exercise, is a
way to successfully release fat and keep the weight off.
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Dr. Michael B. Roth has been a holistic chiropractor for 23
years. His goal is to transform the health care system
from crisis/reactive care to a wellness model of health.
Dr. Roth is a dynamic speaker on health and wellness who
can motivate and transform your audience and you to bring
your own health and well-being to a new level!
Learn more about Dr. Roth's programs by visiting his
websites, http://www.rothwellnesscenter.com
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