"Ask Dr. D"

[Richard DiCenso]

Here's your chance to ask me your most burning questions about health, wellness, whole person therapy or anything else.

Submit your questions and I'll provide detailed answers, giving you the information you need to make informed decisions about your health and well being.

[Gaye www.oneworldtherapy.co.uk]

Hi doc
I would like to say thankyou for your great work,and share my frustration that its not more widly evalable,through our doctors,but with that said,im ok with this as im a Holistic practitioner and understand the big pharmer contribution to this,
I live in the uk and wondered if the map test could be arranged for my husband over here. Im so excited after hearing you talk. I do hope so,I as a Healer truly believe in the holistic aproach and accept we are a organic being and most part is related to nutritinal balance,but without being able to mesure this its a mine field of guess work so im so fired up about your approach and would love to work with it,im not trained as a nutrutionist so I guess this would make it difficult but i am trained and born with a gift and this helps with phcoco spirtual connections,its all good. I would like to ask if there is any simalarity to the QXCI device that is also a measureing device. Many Gods blessing Dr Gaye UK

[Richard DiCenso]

Hi Gaye: IN response to the rest of your original post - this is all teachable. Of course, some of it gets a little complicated along the way, but the basic concepts are surprisingly simple. Although I'm not familiar with the device you inquired about - the key concept is interpretation of the data. I'm planning a training for health care professionals later this year and will be happy to keep you informed.

Looking forward,

DRD

[Gaye www.oneworldtherapy.co.uk]

Blessings doc
I would love to be informed.Thankyou.

[Frank Jensen]

When I was doing sports semi-professionally, we talked about the "fat-burning zone". At that point, much was talked about LSD training (long slow distance). The main point was to train the body to learn to use DEPOSITED fats for fuel. The knowledge in sports was that carbohydrates (glucose) is burned rapidly as it is the source of energy most readily available. The next most available source, when glucose was nearly used up was protein (i.e. muscle fiber), and then finally fats.

Then later, the new idea was to excersise with high intensity to burn many calories fast. This is the new "mantra" for reducing weight, but burning many calories fast does not necessarily constitute burning deposited fats, or does it?

The main idea is to partake in an activity that uses deposited fats for fuel. How can that best be achieved?

Thanks in advance

Frank

[Richard DiCenso]

Hi Frank: Thanks for your interest and participation. For a number of years I had the privilege of consulting to professional athletes from the (then) WWF, world bodybbuilding association, and world powerlifting association. I've seen the landscape of beliefs change over time regarding the most efficient way to accomplish this objective.

The current rage is interval training based upon a couple of key concepts that I will summarize here. In order to do this I'll simply focus on the main mechanism at this time.

Insulin Control and an Explanation of Glucagon and Its significance in Burning Fat!

Glucagon is the exact opposite of insulin. The latter is a storage hormone, while the former is an un storage hormone. Glucagon steals fatty acids away from your fat stores and instead readies them to be burned as energy. This hormone also stimulates the process which releases fat that has already been stored. In other words, Glucagon promotes fat burning!

However, the key to its release is insulin suppression, which is why we must address this hormone if we are to open the door to Glucagon release, without damaging the positive effects it possesses! Insulin is the most significant aspect of any diet program. Whether your goal is to gain or lose weight, the manipulation of this hormone will ultimately be the deciding factor of how quickly you reach your goals in either direction. Insulin is a storage hormone. It helps store vital nutrients in our muscle cells, and unfortunately also stores fat.

Briefly, here are the pros of insulin:

Shuttles anabolic nutrients such as carbs, amino acids, and creatine into our muscle cells,

Suppresses Cortisol Levels( the hormone that bodybuilders hate most! Cortosol literally gobbles up our muscles and slows the metabolism ).

Places us into a state of Anabolism( Growth )

The down side is that it suppresses our ability to burn fat and stores fat!

With all of the above in mind, our goal is twofold:

1. Keep insulin levels relatively low so that Glucagon can be released
2. Use Insulin at key points during the day to Suppress Cortisol when it is at its highest, and enhance recovery/lower muscle wasting.

Of course this goes on into dietary approaches, exercise routines, to cardio or not to cardio, etc. Unfortunately, these are collectively beyond the scope of this discussion, however, I hope this information somewhat points you in the direction you were looking for!

Kindest regards,

DRD

[Laura]

where can i find more info on how to keep insulin levels low and use it at key points during the day?

[Richard DiCenso]

Hi Laura: Thanks for your question. There are a number of good sites that basically all say the same thing regarding the management of insulin. Here's a summary of the current literature.

The primary cause of a poor insulin receptor response is the chronic over-production of insulin. Not only does too much insulin lead to receptor failure, but wide fluctuations in insulin levels are also known to be an important cause of this condition. These oscillating levels are, in turn, closely associated with a diet high in refined carbohydrate foods.

Extreme changes of insulin levels and associated insulin resistance are abnormalities common to both diabetes and metabolic syndrome and are typically the result of a diet dominated by high glycemic index foods. The rapid absorption of high GI foods results in abnormally high blood glucose levels. In order to stimulate the cells to absorb this sudden glucose load, the pancreas responds by releasing larger than normal quantities of insulin.

The excessive amount of insulin produced to achieve this effect results in a sudden fall in blood glucose, and within a couple of hours this level becomes very low. The subsequent intake of more high GI foods causes the blood glucose to rise dramatically once more, perpetuating the cycle of wildly fluctuating glucose and insulin levels. If this steady bombardment of the receptors by large amounts of insulin continues over a long period, it eventually leads to their insensitivity and malfunction and, finally, insulin resistance.

One of the best natural treatments for abnormal insulin levels is a good diet and it is the most effective ways to prevent insulin resistance. The consumption of predominantly low GI foods means that insulin is released slowly. As a result, glucose is absorbed by cells in a controlled manner and blood glucose levels do not rise and fall so rapidly. This prevents the harmful glucose - and thus insulin - peaks and troughs that are associated with the repeated ingestion of large quantities of high GI foods.

Other invaluable dietary tools for preventing and managing insulin resistance and diabetes are the spices. These foods counter the disease processes in several ways and can be tremendously helpful, irrespective of whether individuals are making dietary or other lifestyle changes.

Dr Keith Scott is a medical doctor with a special interest in nutrition and natural treatments for diabetes. He has written several books including the ground breaking, "Medicinal Seasonings, The Healing Power of Spices" and "Natural Home Pharmacy". Download a free pdf copy of "Medicinal Seasonings" and find out more about how useful spices can be in the prevention and natural treatment for diabetes at: Natural Treatments for Diabetes.

Enjoy!

DRD

[Allison]

Hi DRD, What is your feeling about mercury toxicity and how to deal with it? I had a homeopathic doctor test me with biofeedback and his analysis after the first few visits was that I had Lyme disease and mercury toxicity. I was also tested for allergens and food sensitivities. I had my amalgams removed and have done several types of chelation (a short series of IV EDTA, Detoxamin-EDTA suppositories and oral Modifilan-alginates), but I haven't been tested since that visit almost five years ago. I also had a technician apply SCIO quantum physics technology and he found the same results and more, after the amalgam removal.

I have a bunch of questions. I hope that you will bear with me.

With much appreciation, Allison

[Richard DiCenso]

Hi Allison: Actually, heavy metal toxicity is one of the issues that the M.A.P. addresses directly. I've had tremendous success with an oral chelation formula combined with a couple of specific support nutrients that target specific allocation of the metals and the associated malfunctions. While the SCIO quantum physics technology is a powerful tools for identifying the effects of exposure - it is most effective powerful when combined with the M.A.P. evaluation designed to target cause, which gives us the optimal spectrum of information concerning why it's there, where it is, what it's causing and how it can be resolved.

Unfortunately, in my experience, SCIO quantum physics technology sometimes picks up residual interference and associated distortions that require additional information to be clarified in terms of false positives, cause vs effect and primary vs secondary imbalnce and deficiency.

Hope this helps clarify a little. Of course I'll bear with you!

Kindest regards,

DRD

[Allison]

Well, I went to an osteopath, my Medicaid appointed PCP, and had many blood tests taken, at my request. I had a blood gas test to determine my blood pH (7.44) and several venous tests. Two were mercury and lyme spirochetes I didn't expect either to be in my blood, and neither were at any significant level. I had .1 mercury with a reference range of 0-10 and no sign of lyme. Lyme could be in the last stage, a cell-wall-deficient organism. No cysts or spirochetes showed up in the test results and no antigens or antibodies. Do either still effect me? I say yes. I'm still immobile and there are occasional symptoms such as a reccurance of Bell's Palsy that resurfaced recently and bright light effects my vision. I no loger have thyroid symptoms and the tests showed that my T3, T4 and TSH were normal. I was slighy insufficient in my 1,25 hydroxy, but I took that as a good sign since D3 can be elevated with Lyme. I have yet to send my fluids to you or fill out the questionaire. I suppose this post is to light a fire under me to do so this week!

Incidentally, my test reasults were better than most of my doctor's patients who don't have MS, Lyme disease or mercury toxicity. I must be doing something right! Thanks for letting me vent.

Allison

[John]

Dear Dr. DiCenso,

I recently heard your interview with Kevin Gianni. Very informative, thank you for taking the time to be interviewed and answer questions. You always give very insightful answers to the questions, and I always learn from your interviews. Plus it gives me new things to research regarding my health goals for my wife and myself.

In that interview, you mentioned the "Swiss Ball" for stimulating the lymphatic system, and also for strength training. How fast (or slow) must one "bounce" in order to stimulate the lymphatic system? And when you mention strength training, can you point me to a resource of a good dvd or book that shows how to use the swiss ball for strength training? My wife and I have lost some weight after changing to a more healthy diet (more fruit and veggies), and I don't want to lose muscle mass - in fact, we'd like to gain.

Sincerely,
John

[Richard DiCenso]

Hi John: Thanks for oyur kind words and comments. http://www.preventdisease.com/fitness/swiss_ball.html is a good resource site for strength training on the ball. RE: how fast or slow - any consistent movement from 10-30 minutes is going to stimulate the lymphatics, so - anything from gentle to vigorous - depending upon physical stability and conditioning will work fine. The only difference is the degree to which you stimulate the cardio-vascular system. So, if this is your intention - vigorous is better.

Meanwhile, we have a full series of training on the swiss ball currently in production and will notify you before their release.

Looking forward,

DRD