2. Equilibrium’s vision is to help each of our patients live the longest and highest quality life possible… Peak 27 years Quality of Life Age Squaring the Aging Curve Adding Years
3. There is nothing more important to your quality of life and longevity than healthy weight and lifestyle
4. Achieving a healthy weight can reduce, delay or eliminate the need for prescription medications
5. Overweight takes a toll on every aspect of your health and is directly linked to 50% of diseases that will ultimately result in your death Normal Overweight
6. Three diseases represent over 50% of deaths and are directly linked to overweight…. Heart Disease 26% of all deaths #1 cause of death for both men and women All risk factors relate to obesity (except smoking) Lo wering cholesterol and blood pressure can reduce the risk Cancer 23% of all deaths #2 cause of death for both men and women ½ of men and 1/3 of women will develop cancer in their lifetime Fat cells fuel tumor growth Obesity is linked to 1/3 of all cancer cases today Diabetes 7 th greatest cause of deaths Leading cause of blindness, amputation, gum disease, kidney failure & miscarriage 60% of diabetics die each year from heart disease and stroke Decreases lifespan by 10+years
7. Overweight overtaxes our organs and joints, our mental health and overall quality of life Mental Health Organs Joints
8. 80% of Americans are now overweight, over one third are obese and we are still growing! Obesity has been forecasted by some to result in the extinction of the human race
9. And ½ of Our Children are Overweight …… 20% of our 4 year olds are obese ( ½ of ethnic 4 year olds) 80% of Obese children become obese adults. Are we setting the right example?
10. Health care costs will quadruple in the next decade due to obesity related conditions Health care costs for an obese adult are 56% higher than for a normal weight adult
11. One Half of Americans spend $60B+ a year on weight loss solutions……. Only an 8% success rate!
12. The Story begins 10,000 years ago with Pre-Neolithic Man…. Nomadic, ate from the earth, stored excess calories for times of frequent famine Average lifespan of 27 years-our hormones and metabolism begin their steady decline Peak 27 years
13. The first evidence of overeating was 8,000 years ago when we became farmers…. Agriculture, food storage, animal domestication and the ability to cook higher fat/calorie meats gave us a predictable food supply and was the first catalyst for weight gain
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18. To Summarize The Problem…. Sugars Addiction Slowed Metabolism Larger portions Belly Fat and Cellulite Fat Vault
