A series of studies suggest that tiny airborne particles may lead to weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease. Should we be concerned?
By David Robson - BBC Future - 8 December 2015
The idea that “thin air” can make you fat sounds ludicrous, yet some extremely puzzling studies appear to be showing that it’s possible. . . .
[Full article at link above.]
Re: POLLUTION, particulate matter, toxicities
Some things we can do to help our lungs, our weight:
Think twice about how closely you follow cars on the road. That exhaust can come right into your car.
Choose nature paths when exercising out of doors, rather than high traffic streets.
Include bright deep & rich colors in our food choices from the land as they provide a good range of antioxidants. -
Posted by grandmother (Member # 19908) on :
My former LLMD said 80% of his chronic patients had eating disorders.
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- That percentage / personal guess or estimate seems so exceedingly high that it would have me wonder if some factors did get lost in translation or were just not even considered.
Just as the general public tends to think & assume the worst about those who carry excess pounds, even many doctors assume it's the fault of the patients when it is very often not as it might seem.
Many with lyme have weight gain for NO apparent intake excess. Inflammation, ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS, and other factors are discussed here: