Losing Belly Fat
Losing Belly Fat Losing belly fat can be one of the more difficult challenges during the process of getting to your ideal weight. Both men and women struggle with losing belly fat. Not only is losing belly fat difficult but it is one of the more important things you can do for your overall health. Belly fat contributes to heart disease, cancer risk, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, and a host of other preventable health issues. If better health is not your goal but rather looking good is your measurement of success, help is just a phone call away. Appearance is a strong motivator and often helps get people on track to better health as well. Additionally, every pound lost amounts to a decrease in money spent on overweight/obese items and cost of living. Research has shown that thousands of dollars more are spent each year by those who are overweight or obese than their “ideal weight” counterparts. If you’ve struggled with losing belly fat, you are tired and fed up with the battle and the muffin top, we may be able to help. Dr. Lou Jacobs has been helping people lose belly fat for years. His weight...
read moreWINNER! Dr. Lou’s 2013 Weight Loss Challenge – Portland, Maine
WINNER! Dr. Lou’s 2013 Weight Loss Challenge – Portland, Maine American obesity is an epidemic. It is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in this country and worsens as we approach a nationwide 70% overweight/obese status. Maine is at over 60%. The epidemic puts enormous financial & healthcare related strain on all of us. The only way to fix the problem is from the ground up. There is no pill or surgery that will fix the problem. We salute those who have joined the challenge in the past and in the future with the mission of changing themselves and setting an example for others. Every year, dozens of participants in Dr. Lou‘s Weight Loss Challenge square off with themselves and do their best to lose weight, get in shape and most importantly improve their health. 2013 was no different. As usual hundreds and hundreds of pounds were lost by just a few participants. Thousands of pounds are usually lost every year. This year the winner lost 20% of his original body weight with the 2nd and 3rd place finishers losing 18.52% and 17.72% respectively. Unlike recent years, the winner swept the challenge, including the new to...
read moreNo Insurance Chiropractic In Portland, Maine
No Insurance Chiropractic in Portland, Maine Do you have a ridiculously high deductible or a copay that is over $45? Do you have no insurance but want chiropractic in Portland, Maine? Read on…. Dr. Lou Jacobs and his office in Portland, Maine are pleased to now offer ChiroHealthUSA to our patients. “CHUSA” is a wonderful way to offer discounted fees and make your regular chiropractic care more affordable for you and your family! It’s basically a flat fee program with a few exceptions. The ChiroHealthUSA program provides discounts on many of your chiropractic expenses. Your acceptance is guaranteed and the program can be used by you and members of your immediate family. While this program is not a replacement for insurance, it can be used to supplement a major medical health insurance policy. By joining the ChiroHealthUSA Program, you immediately become a member of ChiroHealthUSA and are eligible to enjoy these discounted fees. Your membership is just $39.00 a year and it includes you and your dependents. Most people make up the membership fee in the first visit. To join, simply complete a membership application at Dr. Lou’s office. Erin will collect...
read moreEminem & The Chiropractor
Eminem is one of the greatest rappers of all time. It’s not often that a chiropractor is mentioned in music of any kind let alone a song by Eminem. The song Fly Away makes reference to the Chiropractor. “Homie you got it backwards, you’re dipping your soup Inside your crackers, I can carry rap til my back hurts Set it down, go right back to the chiropractor Get my back right then I’m right back on you bastards” Having worked with some of music’s biggest names, it is important to recognize the physical, mental and chemical stress on the working musician’s body. It is because of these stressors that professional musicians find visits to the chiropractor so valuable for damage control, better health and injury...
read moreStress Makes You Fat.
Stress Makes You Fat – Cortisol The last think most people want when they are trying to lose weight is having the cards stacked even higher against them. Mental stress increases cortisol levels in your body. Increased stress and cortisol levels do the following and really need no explanation: 1. Slows Metabolism 2. Increases Cravings 3. Increases Blood Sugar – Leading to hyperglycemia, diabetes and even heart attacks. 4. Increases Fat Storage 5. Increases Emotional Eating 6. Increases your sense of “being too busy” (excuses) 7. Increases likelihood you’ll eat fast food. If you are too busy to cook, you’ll search for quick fixes like a big mac. Solutions: Get help. If you wereable to manage stress on your own, you would have already done it. A “stress consultation” with a professional will help you organize thoughts and behaviors in such a way to reduce stress and impact your weight in a healthy way. ...
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