Obesity affects much more than a person's appearance and sense of self-esteem--it also represents a serious health risk for a wide range of illnesses and diseases. Often obesity is just one part of a much larger clinical picture of interrelated imbalances inside the body. Besides poor diet and overeating, there are a variety of physiological dysfunctions that can lead to increased fat production and other sources of weight gain.

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The 5 Hidden Weight Gain Factors: An In debth article by Dr. Teresa Rispoli describing 5 hidden causes of weight gain.

Weight Gain and Thyroid Hormones: Thyroid hormone imbalances can slow the body's metabolic rate, promoting an increased tendency to put on weight.

Weight Gain and Adrenal Hormones: The adrenal hormones cortisol and DHEA play a major role in the body's fat production, and imbalances may even trigger episodes of binge eating.

Weight Gain and Allergies: Many people are unaware that weight gain can be the result of a hidden food allergy.

Weight Gain and Cardiovascular Health: Because obesity greatly increases the likelihood of heart disease, it's best to know how the biochemical environment may also be influencing cardiovascular health.

Call to set up a nutritional consultation so these tests can be performed and a comprehensive strategy of lifestyle, dietary modification and nutrient supplementation can be implemented to aid you in reversing this disorder.

For an appointment, contact our office at: 800-956-7083 and visit our web site www.completehealth institute.com go to lab tests and click on appropriate test for information.

Dr. Rispoli, Ph.D., L Ac. has had a clinical practice for over 20 years. Her programs work because she is so thorough in testing and providing a nutritional approach. Remember that the body can heal itself if given the proper nutrients.

All lab tests can be done through the mail in the privacy of your own home, except blood tests, we send you to a lab to have your blood drawn for these. After you pay for the test we mail you the kit, the results take two weeks, the test results will be mailed to us and we will call you to go over the results, its that easy! All tests include the consultation for the report of findings.

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