This is much more complex than just saying a person has hormone problems. In The Ultimate Metabolism Diet: Eat Right for Your Metabolic Type by Scott Rigden you will learn that this switched metabolism contributes to an alteration in physiological function that results not only in storing body fat, but also has an effect on fatigue, insulin resistance, muscle and joint pain, low energy, and digestive problems. You will learn how Dr. Rigden, like a detective, has pieced this puzzle together during his three decades of dedication to his patients and his pursuit of discovery.
The world does not need another diet book. There are already too many of them. In fact, none of the best-selling diet books really deliver on providing long-term health solutions. This book is different. It does not focus on weight as the primary problem, but rather as the result of inappropriate messages the body is receiving. You will learn how to recognize these inappropriate signals and how to change them from messages of alarm to messages of physiological harmony. This book represents a new approach to weight management. It is not a recapitulation of what everyone else has been saying about the topic, opinions that have never demonstrated to be successful.
Contents
- Introduction:
- Why Do We Need Another Weight-Loss Book?
- Asking the Wrong Question
- Let’s Get Out of the Box
- Who Am I to Say So?
1 What Is Switched Metabolism?
- Glossary of Medical Terms Used in Chapter 1
- Dynamics of Functional Medicine
- The Obesity Crisis Is an Opportunity
- Screening Questionnaires Are the Key
- How to Proceed after Completing the Questionnaires
- What If I Have Multiple Areas of Switched Metabolism?
2 Ready...Set...Go!
- Glossary of Medical Terms Used in Chapter 2
- Weight Loss and Hiking the Grand Canyon
- Good Preparation Is Your Key to Success
3 Carbohydrate Sensitivity
- Carbohydrate Sensitivity Screening Questionnaire
- Glossary of Medical Terms Used in Chapter 3
- What Is the Significance of Lifestyle?
- What Is Carb Sensitivity?
- A New Understanding of Metabolism
- Your Genes Make You Eat Like a Caveman
- Three Ways to Get Moving
- Warming Up/Cooling Down
- Don’t Overshoot Your Target Heart Range
- Get Motivated!
- Make Daily Activities Part of Your Workout
- Treatments for Carbohydrate Sensitivity
- Introducing Barb Schiltz
4 Metabolic Syndrome
- Metabolic Syndrome Screening Questionnaire
- Glossary of Medical Terms Used in Chapter 4
- What Is Metabolic Syndrome?
- Ethnicity and Metabolic Syndrome
- The Relationship of Metabolic Syndrome to Other Conditions
- Check the Family Tree for Metabolic Syndrome
- Laboratory Findings for Metabolic Syndrome
- Treatment Options for Metabolic Syndrome
- Two Dietary Interventions
- Tips for Dieters
5 Hormonal Imbalances
- Hormonal Imbalances Screening Questionnaire
- Glossary of Medical Terms Used in Chapter 5
- Thyroid Hormone Imbalances
- Why the Diagnosis Is Missed
- Dr. Rigden’s Favorite Protocol
- Problems of Estrogen Dominance
- Treatment Strategy for Estrogen Dominance
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- The Goals of PCOS Treatment
- The Cortisol-Stress Connection
- Phases of Adrenal Response to Stress
- Understanding Stress and Weight Gain
- Stress Reduction Lowers Cortisol-Related Weight Gain
- Nutritional Support for the Adrenal Glands
6 Food Hypersensitivity Screening Questionnaire
- Glossary of Medical Terms Used in Chapter 6
- The Physician’s Perspective
- How Food Hypersensitivities Cause Weight Gain
- Seeing the Picture Clearly
- Treatment Options for Food Hypersensitivities
7 Weight Gain with Chronic Illness and Impaired Liver Detoxification
- Chronic Illness and Impaired Liver Screening Questionnaire
- Glossary of Medical Terms Used in Chapter 7
- A Common Story
- Inactivity and Prescription Medications
- Impaired Liver Detoxification
- Phase 1 and Phase 2 Liver Detoxification
- Liver Detoxification Test
- How Liver Detoxification Helps Weight Loss
- The Role of Leaky Gut Syndrome
- Leaky Gut Syndrome and Liver Detoxification
- The Four “Rs” Program
- Achieving Effective Liver Detoxification
8 Dealing Effectively with Emotional Eating
- Research on the Ineffective Lifestyle Syndrome
- Daily Relaxation
- Assess Stress in Your Life
- The Importance of a Positive Mental Attitude
- Do You Like Yourself?
- Techniques to Improve Your Self-Image
- Your Positive Attributes List
- Getting in Touch with Denial
- Are You Too Nice?
- The Vicious Cycle of Being Passive and Manipulated
- Techniques to Improve Assertiveness
- Three Important Lists
- Help for Compulsive Eaters
- Weight-Loss Mind Games
- Depression
- Victims of Abuse
- Conclusion
- It’s about Time!
- Time to Review
- Get Professional Help
- What Do You Have to Lose?
- Recipes
- Endnotes
Glossary
Resources
Index
About the Author
Scott Rigden, MD, practices medicine in Chandler, Arizona, where he specializes in weight-loss management (bariatrics) and nutritional approaches to chronic illness. His long-standing professional interest in obesity began with his own weight struggles as a child and teen, when he had to lose 65 pounds. After graduating cum laude from Cornell University, he completed his medical studies at St. Louis University Medical School and the Family Practice residency program at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan.
During this time, Dr. Rigden published original research on the longterm medical consequences of the small bowel bypass surgery procedure for weight loss.
In addition to maintaining his busy practice, Dr. Rigden has presented many classes and seminars to lay people and fellow professionals on obesity and related topics. He has published numerous articles and is the author of Take It Off: The Weight Workbook.
The American Society of Bariatric Physicians honored him as one of 15 recipients in its 50-year history with the designation of Fellow for his excellence in the field of bariatrics. Dr. Rigden also earned the honor of being named HealthComm Researcher of the Year for his work on chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. He is a pioneer in the emerging field of functional medicine, a medical discipline that emphasizes the integration of the whole person and nutritional biochemistry. Dr. Rigden received the Institute of Functional Medicine Outstanding Contribution Award. He is a Diplomate and Fellow of the American Board of Family Practice and a Diplomate of the American Board of Bariatric Medicine.
Barbara Schiltz, RN, MS, CN, is a professional nurse. She earned her undergraduate degree in foods and nutrition and her master’s degree in nutrition from Bastyr University, located in Seattle, Washington. Since 1996 she has worked as a nutrition consultant and research nurse at the Functional.
Product Details
- Paperback: 288 pages (December 30, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0897935101
- ISBN-13: 978-0897935104
- Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
List Price: $15.95