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OXYCHAT!
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October 1, 2002

*** SPECIAL EDITION ***

Welcome to the OxyChat! Newsletter, a weekly publication to help you in your quest for the body you want and deserve!
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*A* Metabolic Syndrome X: A Deadly Combination
*B* Progress Reports
*C* Health Tips: Are You an Apple or a Pear?
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"I have been overweight for most of my life... with the passing of each year my health continued to decline. I began to suffer from high blood pressure, asthma, allergies, high triglyceride levels, high blood sugar levels...

"The deep-breathing technique you have developed is so effective, so amazing. Not only has it helped me to lose weight, but more than anything I believe the deep-breathing has helped heal my body and restore my overall health... Amazingly my weight has gone from 410 pounds down to 200. Oxycise! has helped me in losing more than ˝ my body weight and I've never felt better. Oxycise! has brought about a mighty change and has given me my life back..." ~ Shaun Zimmerman

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*A* Metabolic Syndrome X: A Deadly Combination
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THE BAD NEWS

Metabolic Syndrome X, also known as Insulin Resistance Syndrome, dramatically increases your risk for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and premature death from heart attack or stroke. It is estimated that one in three Americans has it... but many people don't even realize it.

The characteristic disorders present in Metabolic Syndrome X include:

* Varying degrees of insulin resistance, often leading to type 2 diabetes
* High blood pressure
* High triglycerides
* Low HDL-cholesterol and high LDL-cholesterol
* Upper body or abdominal obesity
* Abnormalities in blood clotting

The current epidemic of obesity among children and adolescents puts many people at risk for insulin resistance and its complications. Pediatricians report that 7- to 10-year-old children are developing metabolic syndrome, obesity and type 2 diabetes--once seen only in adults.

The more factors an individual has, the greater the likelihood of having Insulin Resistance Syndrome. Factors that may contribute to the development of this syndrome include being overweight and leading a sedentary lifestyle. It is also associated with having a family history of type 2 diabetes, hypertension or cardiovascular disease, and a history of glucose intolerance or gestational diabetes.

A few simple tests can tell doctors and patients who is at most risk. No single test can identify insulin resistance syndrome, but measurements of weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose tolerance can. One quick check that people can do at home is waist circumference. Men with 40-inch waists and women with 35-inch waists are at higher risk.

On August 27, following a meeting in Washington D.C., a committee of experts from four top medical organizations--the American College of Endocrinology, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians, and the American Society of Internal Medicine--issued official guidance on how to diagnose the condition.

"We fully concur that the emergence of the Insulin Resistance Syndrome is among the most pressing problems of public health in the developed world." ( http://www.aace.com/pub/BMI/findings.php )

THE GOOD NEWS

The best news about Metabolic Syndrome X is that even if you have it, you CAN do something about it. Experts say that in most cases diet and exercise can take care of the condition.

"Patients should make every attempt to reduce their body weight to within 20% of the 'ideal' body weight calculated for age and height. (The ideal diet for this condition is a low calorie, low-cholesterol diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and fiber.) And patients should incorporate aerobic exercise (at least 20 minutes) into their daily lifestyle. If both of these can be accomplished, most of the metabolic abnormalities seen in syndrome X substantially improve." ( Dr. Richard Fogoros, M.D., http://heartdisease.about.com/library/weekly/aa072502a.htm )

"Fortunately, the treatment of Syndrome X need not require juggling a cluster of 4 or 5 approaches. If you are overweight and insulin resistant, there is no question that your insulin resistance will improve and your insulin and triglyceride levels will decrease if you lose weight. A mere 15 pound weight loss will dramatically improve the severity and risk of Syndrome X, including high blood pressure. A regular exercise program: 3 to 4 days per week for at least 30 minutes will improve insulin sensitivity, lower triglycerides and raise HDL cholesterol." ( "Metabolic Syndrome X," by Vicki Koenig, MS, RD, CDN
http://www.stonyfield.com/HealthyPeople/MetabolicSyndromeX7_02.shtml )

Losing weight may be much more than a way to look better, have more energy and feel more self-confident. It could be a matter of life and death. Can you think of a better reason for doing Oxycise?

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Julie Gudmundsen,
OxyChat Editor
mailto:julie@oxycise.com
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*B* Progress Reports
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"My cholesterol lowered 30 points!! I am now in the good zone where before I was borderline (about 210). There is no other reason except O!"

Susan Hood Nelson

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"To date I have lost 20 lbs and reached my goal weight and have been maintaining. My husband has lost 25 lbs and is 10 lbs from his goal.

"The program works and the suggested eating plan is very easy to follow. My husband has been able to come off blood pressure medication he has been on for several years and his cholesterol dropped 40 points!

"We are both feel better than we have in years! We tell everyone about Oxycise! because the change in our appearance is so noticeable they want to know what we have been doing."

Regards,
Sandra J. Mitchell

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"My legs are much smoother, shaplier, and contoured--as nature intended. In fact, even my circulation, cholesterol level, and blood pressure have improved."

Lisa Brehm

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"I am writing to say that the last time I gave blood my cholesterol level was 190. It has been in the 260-- 275 range. I think the Oxycise! has helped this, even though I have not been doing so good in the eating range. Thank you for Oxycise! and the newsletter."

Sharon Miller

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"Started O!ing Feb. 18, 1999 - kept an added benefits log (along with my meausurement record): Sleep Better; Cellulite & Heart Palpatations GONE; Cholesterol & Triglycerides DOWN; PMS, Circulation, Sinus Congestion, Drowsiness, Skin, Nails, Digestion & Elimination MUCH IMPROVED!
Haven't had any colds!! Who'd a THUNK it?"

Cindy Norris

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"Well I'm happy to say that I found Oxycise! I have lost 16 pounds, lowered my cholesterol level and blood pressure and am in better shape than I was at 15. I feel great and am convinced that Oxycise! is something I can stick with for the rest of my life."

Michele Strickland

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"My total cholesterol level has reduced 12 points. My bad cholesterol (LDL) has reduced by 23 points (which if you are already eating a low cholesterol diet can ONLY happen if you are doing "aerobic" exercise) and my good cholesterol (HDL) has risen by one point...

"I have done NO other exercise during these three months except Oxycise! breathing. I did no bicycling, no jumping jacks, no treadmill and no fast walking other than my normal routine. Oxycise! works."

Nadeoui Eden

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"An unexpected benefit was the dramatic improvement of my cholesterol level which has gone down 80 points according to my last physical. Thank you for teaching me this!"

Ray Johnson, attorney

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"...my HDL is higher now than it was when I taught all those classes and HDL can only increase through exercise. It was 72 when I had it checked in May of 1999 and when I was teaching many, many classes per week, it was 61. My body is obviously getting a more productive workout now with Oxycise! than with traditional 'heart rate-oriented' aerobics."

Susan Madal

* Individual results will vary.

Your Oxycise! experiences can inspire and motivate others! Please share your
progress with us! Email mailto:oxytalk@oxycise.com or see "Share Your Story"
at http://www.oxyciseplus.com/Success/share.htm

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How Do I Get Started With the Oxycise! Program?
Visit www.oxyciseplus.com/getstarted.htm
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*C* Health Tips: Are You an Apple or a Pear?
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Are you an apple or a pear? These describe the two types of body types that physically define your risk for Metabolic Syndrome X.

Do you hate those hips? They are actually much healthier than having a big belly. The fat that accumulates around your middle is more labile, meaning it moves around more easily. This can have positive and negative effects. It's negative because the fat can be released right into the bloodstream more easily, ending up as triglyceride. It can be positive, because you can lose this type of fat easier than the fat on your hips or anywhere else, so you can be a thinner apple faster than a slimmer pear.
( http://www.stonyfield.com/HealthyPeople/MetabolicSyndromeX7_02.shtml )

If you're unsure of which body type you are, here's how to determine if your personal 'waist circumference' is putting you in a high risk category. Grab a tape measure and measure around your waist. Then measure your hips at their widest point. Divide your waist by your hip measurement. A Waist to Hip Ratio greater than 0.8 for women or 1.0 for men indicates abdominal obesity.

Another indicator of high risk for Insulin Resistance Syndrome is a high body mass index. Body Mass Index (BMI) is a ratio of body weight to height and is calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. Federal guidelines suggest that people should keep their body mass index under 25. A BMI greater than 27 suggests abdominal obesity and insulin resistance.

To figure your BMI see Jill Johnson's booklet "Chart Your Success", page 22, or use the following link: http://nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bmicalc.htm

If you don't want to do the math or even plug in your numbers, simply having a waist greater than 35 inches for a woman or 40 inches for a man means you're an apple.

Jill Johnson says, "Fortunately with Oxycise! you can whittle away your waistline and improve your appearance and health."

You CAN have a better body --and better health--with Oxycise!

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REMEMBER: You have a magnificent body. Treat it right!
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Jill Johnson
Oxycise! International, Inc.
8170 S. University #110
Littleton, CO 80122

OxyChat Editor
Julie Gudmundsen

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