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My father's mother died at 29 from a massive heart attack caused by heart disease related to diabetes. He was 5, he is now 78, when she died. He was running home excited about seeing his mom that day because, he had made a special picture for her in his kindergarten class. Instead, he got to see her being removed from the house by paramedics (She died in kitchen while preparing dinner for her family.)

It still brings him to tears when he talks about this day 73 years later. She left behind 7 children, her husband, and obviously grandchildren who never had the opportunity to see how wonderful she was.

Your health is not a private matter... it affects your loved ones as well. 

Did you know?

If you already have diabetes, losing 10 to 15 pounds may help you:

• Lower your blood glucose
• Lower you blood pressure (Possibly reducing your risk of a heart attack or stroke)
• And improve your blood fats.

Losing this weight may also help you cut down on some of the medicines you take. (So, as you lose weight be sure you talk to your doctor about whether you need to make changes in your medicines.)

I know reducing excess weight is not a fun process for most people, I have worked in the weight loss/health/wellness industry for over 16 years and I have heard nearly every excuse and "reason" why now is not a good time to start. (By the way, none of them were valid reasons to delay better health : ) So, think of all the benefits.

Now is the time... Let's make it fun and exciting... Click on the link and learn how to:

• Reduce your weight
• Have fun (Great community of supportive people)
• And win great prizes that celebrate your success.

Or if not for you then, help a loved one live a healthier and more enjoyable life. Because...

73 years is a long time to miss a loved one.

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Cyndi Harris, Millionaire Mindset Mentor (Health & Wealth Go Hand in Hand)

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Yes it can. Women with reversible Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) are often not educated about the health risks associated with this condition. The risks, which include cardiovascular disease and Type 2 Diabetes, increase after menopause, according to a new study. [The study] published in the January 2007 edition of the journal Menopause, looked at 713 post-menopausal females, with 9.3% fitting the criteria of having PCOS. (1) The criteria for diagnosis included the presence of 3 or more of the following features common in PCOS: a history of irregular menses, hyper-androgenism (excess facial hair, male-pattern baldness), infertility or miscarriage, central obesity or Insulin Resistance. The study showed the prevalence of cardiovascular disease increased in women with 3 or more characteristics of PCOS. The most likely cause was the presence of Insulin Resistance, the root cause of PCOS. A reversible imbalance of insulin and blood glucose, Insulin Resistance leads to the body becoming insensitive to the insulin it produces, resulting in elevated circulating levels of the vital latter hormone. This, in turn, causes the hormonal imbalance and weight gain associated with PCOS. All these symptoms are risk factors for heart disease. The study highlights the importance of educating women about the condition. It is critical that all women realize the necessity of taking control of their health now and reversing PCOS, so that they do not suffer the future health risks associated with this condition.(1) Krentz AJ, von Muhlen D, Barrett-Connor E., Searching for polycystic ovary syndrome in postmenopausal women: evidence of a dose-effect association with prevalent cardiovascular disease. Menopause. 2007 Jan 19 PMID: 17245231Dr. Shackelton is a founding partner of Insulite Laboratories. She directs research and development of the formulas comprising the four Insulite Systems and those in development. Her study of the biochemical and physiological reasons for weight gain led to her focus on Insulin Resistance – the abnormal response of insulin to glucose - and its growing number of related conditions. www.pcos.insulitelabs.com