Re: Low-Carb Diet
. Quite a few drugs, treatments or other interventions have been found over the years to have significant impact on a population of patients in the short-term, only to have the benefits shrivel at the 1 or 2 or 3 year mark (frex, use of the Swan-Ganz catheter). Debbi Don't say THAT word! Kevin T. Crossing my legs ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
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--- Kevin Tarr wrote: [I wrote] . Quite a few drugs, treatments or other interventions have been found over the years to have significant impact on a population of patients in the short-term, only to have the benefits shrivel at the 1 or 2 or 3 year mark (frex, use of the Swan-Ganz catheter). Don't say THAT word! Kevin T. Crossing my legs ROTFLOL It's not _that_ kind of a catheter - it's used to monitor pressures on the right side of the heart and the lungs, and is inserted through a vein (under the collarbone or in the neck, usually). You Made The Nice Lady In The Library Look At Me 'Cause I Laughed Out _Loud_ Maru __ Do you Yahoo!? Y! Web Hosting - Let the expert host your web site http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
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--- Kevin Tarr wrote: (frex, use of the Swan-Ganz catheter). Don't say THAT word! That *is* a singularly unpleasant experience, isn't it? *shudders at the memory.* Jim ___ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
RE: Low-Carb Diet
One example of a LCHP diet is the Atkins Diet, which first gained popularity during the 1970s. Limited evidence suggests it may help people lose weight, but many experts remain concerned about the long-term health Limited evidence is my favorite part of this kind of propaganda. Thirty years and millions of successful participants is hardly limited evidence. But this is typical of many nutrition and medical opinions about the low carb diet. Certainly there are risks involved with a low carb diet, especially if you fail to get the proper balance of vitamins, fiber and carbs. But that is really the crux of this type of program, finding the correct balance for your body. One benefit that I have noticed is the reduction of sugar intake (as a result of reduced carbs) has a dramatic effect on most people. Personally I experienced significant increases in energy, I slept better and my brain was not in a constant fog. Also I have found that exercise is non-negotiable on any diet, low fat or low carb. But with the extra energy I suddenly had, exercise was much more productive and less painful than it had ever been. Gary ___ Gary L. Nunn Delaware Ohio When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you. -African proverb ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
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The Fool wrote: So why did a seemingly unhealthy diet not affect indicators of cardiovascular risk? In an interview with Reuters Health, Brehm suggested that the benefits of losing more weight may offset the disadvantages associated with high fat and cholesterol. Perhaps it's weight loss that causes the positive results (in cardiovascular risk factors)...and it isn't dependent on the diet, she said. Or perhaps orthodox dieticians and nutritionists are completely clueless... They certainly look that way, considering all the foods they decide are bad for you one day, then they're OK or even *good* for you the next. Eggs are a good example. Although the LCHP diet helped dieters shed more pounds than the low-fat regimen, Brehm cautioned that much more research is needed before consumers can consider this program to be safe and effective. More research does need to be done before I think you can make any kind of recommendation as to what you should follow, she said. The same is true for their recommendations. How much actual, unbiased research have they done on low-fat diets? __ Steve Sloan . Huntsville, Alabama = [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brin-L list pages ... http://www.sloan3d.com/brinl Chmeee's 3D Objects http://www.sloan3d.com/chmeee 3D and Drawing Galleries .. http://www.sloansteady.com Software Science Fiction, Science, and Computer Links Science fiction scans . http://www.sloan3d.com ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
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--- The Fool wrote: http://reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=healthnewsStoryID=1608044 Low-Carb Diet Deemed Safe over Short Term October 21, 2002 01:42 PM ET By Alison McCook PHILADELPHIA (Reuters Health) - People who follow a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet for 6 months may lose more weight than those on a standard low-fat diet, and they appear to experience no cardiovascular problems as a result. However, study author Dr. Bonnie J. Brehm of the University of Cincinnati in Ohio told Reuters Health that despite the apparent short-term benefits of the low-carbohydrate, high-protein (LCHP) diet, this option may not be healthy in the long run... The current study is based on results from 53 obese women, half of whom were asked to follow the LCHP diet, in which less than 10% of their calories came from carbohydrates. The rest of the women followed a standard low-fat diet, in which fat made up only 30% of their total calories. Please note that number: 53. Which means 26 or 27 were on the Atkins-type diet. This *is*not* a sufficient number of subjects on which to base a conclusion that should apply to the population at large (although it would be useful in the case of a rapidly fatal or extremely rare disorder, such as carnitase deficiency). There are millions of people in the US alone who are obese, have diabetes, hypertension and/or heart disease; any trial which I am going to base treatment upon had better have _thousands_ in the final stage studies, and should follow long-term outcomes as well. Quite a few drugs, treatments or other interventions have been found over the years to have significant impact on a population of patients in the short-term, only to have the benefits shrivel at the 1 or 2 or 3 year mark (frex, use of the Swan-Ganz catheter). snip In an interview with Reuters Health, Dr. Meir Stampfer of Harvard University said that the current study was well conducted, but he agreed that 6 months is not long enough to determine if the LCHP diet is safe over the long term. However, he added that low-fat diets are often unsatisfying for dieters, because many carbohydrates--a common source of low-fat foods--cause a rapid rise and fall of blood sugar, leaving eaters hungrier sooner than after eating protein and other foods with the same number of calories. But the alternative does not have to be diets that are high in protein and fats, he added. Rather, Stampfer said that he recommends that people follow a reasonable diet, consisting of moderate levels of protein and fat. Well, there's a brand-new concept! Moderation in diet instead of jumping on the lastest gee-whiz guru's plan?! Gosh...isn't that what our mothers and grandmothers said? OK, had to vent a little sarcasm there. :P ) 1] Low-carb diets do work for many people in the short run; burning proteins and fats for fuel takes more energy for the body (ie it's more difficult) than burning simple (or nearly-simple) carbs like sugar (or refined-flour pasta), so the body does burn more calories to digest (and eliminate) these foods. 2] Burning protein as fuel creates 'dirtier' by-products containing nitrogen and sulfur compounds, which makes the kidneys (and liver) work harder to eliminate, whereas pure carbs 'burn' to carbon dioxide and water. (Compare burning coal to natural gas.) Persons with significant kidney or liver problems should not go on such a diet. We don't know the long-term effects of such a diet on the average person. [I think I pointed out in an earlier post that the Inuit, adapted for centuries to their meat/blubber diet, should not be seen as representative of the average American. :) ) 3] Another diet guru (the name escapes me at the moment) advises no meat, little fat (primarily from nuts and olive oil - possibly some fish too?), and quantities of vegetables, with complex whole-grains; if you can stick to such a restrictive regimen, weight loss also occurs. (And possibly favorable alterations in cholesterol and heart disease, but again, more research is needed.) 4] It may well be that there are different populations who will respond more favorably to one or the other types of diet, thus individuals for whom weight loss _and maintenance_ is better accomplished by that diet. Right now it's trial-and-error. 5] Diet without exercise is, in the long haul, of limited benefit (unless one was eating a Big Mac Extra-Size Meal 7 days a week and changed that to tuna-and-yogurt! :D ). (There are conditions, such as gluten-sensitivity, for which the proper diet can be truly life-altering for the afflicted person; I am not belittling the impact and benefit of such a change for these people. Often they have not been properly diagnosed; medicine has a long way to go before arriving at Voyager's Sickbay.) My personal take on weight loss and then maintenance is portion control, at least 5 hours/week of moderate exercise that you enjoy (frex, I count
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--- Deborah Harrell wrote: snip 3] Another diet guru (the name escapes me at the moment) advises no meat, little fat (primarily from nuts and olive oil - possibly some fish too?), and quantities of vegetables, with complex whole-grains; if you can stick to such a restrictive regimen, weight loss also occurs. (And possibly favorable alterations in cholesterol and heart disease, but again, more research is needed.) I think it is Dean Ornish: no meat whatsoever (including fish). This is a WebMD compilation of the various popular diets; I think they're fairly well-balanced in their presentation. http://my.webmd.com/content/article/3539.113?z=1728_0_1000_pl_01 Mmm - Chocolate... Maru __ Do you Yahoo!? Y! Web Hosting - Let the expert host your web site http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
