Naples, FL
Treating Excess Weight & Poor Circulation
Julian J. Javier, M.D.
The circulatory system isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind in the area of heart health. The hot topics are usually cholesterol and blood pressure; but, the circulatory system is an intricate and systemic system often overlooked.
Its main components are the heart, arteries, capillaries and veins. Arteries are blood vessels carrying blood away from the heart, while veins carry blood to the heart. Capillaries are tiny vessels connecting arteries to veins. These passage ways are extremely small, and blockage or narrowing of these areas can cause serious problems. Poor blood circulation can be an uncomfortable condition, but it is treatable.
As with most things, the beginning is usually a good place to start; in this case, the starting point—diet modification (augmenting or omitting) and physical activity—have proven their worth. Changing to a diet plan that is lower in saturated fats and higher in nutrient-enriched fruit and vegetables. It is also necessary to perform moderate aerobic exercise, such as swimming, walking or cycling, helps to oxygenate the blood and improve blood circulation. This combination of changes will help to reduce cholesterol plaque deposits in the lining of the artery wall.
We’ve heard it before and we will continue to hear it, simply because it is true: a nutritional diet and exercise together offer many health benefits including improved circulation. We all know this to be true but many of us do not maintain a healthy life style with proper diet and adequate exercise until our health is negatively affected. Fad diets and exercise trends come and go while our weight fluctuates up and down because we don’t consider just how serious carrying even just a little bit of extra weight is.
The consensus within the medical community and government is that weight issues aren’t to be taken lightly. A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (GDG) estimated that obesity is fast approaching tobacco as the top underlying preventable cause of death in the USA. With a host of serious illnesses associated with excessive weight, the question is why aren’t we seeking professional medical help instead of relying on the counsel of inexperienced weight loss product salespeople?
Established in 2002, the Center for Medical Weight Loss is the first national network of physicians to bring trained medical expertise to the field of commercial weight loss. The Center for Medical Weight Loss is excited to announce the opening of its newest center in Naples, FL under the direction of Dr. Julian J. Javier. Founded by Dr. Michael S. Kaplan, a specialist in Bariatric Medicine, the Center for Medical Weight Loss offers clients a long-term weight loss approach managed with the full support of certified medical professionals.
Treating people with weight problems isn’t simply a matter of telling them to eat less and exercise more. Upon further study, it was determined that addiction is a central factor in those who struggle with excessive weight; addiction to food and an unhealthy pattern of eating. A primary goal in Center’s approach is to break food addictions and help patients reach a safe and healthy target weight quickly. Most importantly, the Center’s program teaches clients how to maintain their weight loss permanently by adopting healthy habits in place of their addictions.
Excessive weight needs to be treated as the disease that it is - medically. Unlike leading consumer weight loss programs whose staff require no medical knowledge or training, Center for Medical Weight Loss physicians are certified professionals. They fully understand the complex factors that are related to weight gain – individual psychology, contributing illnesses, prescription medication and the genetics of individual body consumption.
Dr. Javier’s approach to achieving success is based on completely individualized treatment. Whether clients are suffering from severe health issues due to extreme excess weight or merely looking to lose 15-20 lbs for cosmetic reasons, all receive a full medical consultation with detailed scientific measurement of the Body Mass & Basal Metabolic Rate to accurately predict weight loss results based on their individual Body Composition Analysis.
The excess weight you are carrying around may be effecting your blood circulation, resulting in numbness, pain and even discoloration in your legs. It is now summer and there is no better time than today to get your legs (and entire body) in tip-top summertime shape! Whether you need to lose as much as 50 pounds or more or as few as 10 pounds, it is in your health’s best interest to do so properly: well-informed and educated on the medical and health effects of excess weight. To ensure success with your next weight loss adventure and to simply look your best for the summer season contact Dr. Javier at 239-261-2312.
For More Information:
Julian J. Javier, M.D.
Cardiac & Vascular Specialists
2350 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 201
Naples, FL 34109
Phone: 239-261-2312
Fax: 239-263-7913
www.PremiereMedicalExperts.com
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