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Robert C. Atkins: Doctor of Complementary Medicine

Robert C. Atkins: Doctor of Complementary Medicine. Jacqueline A. Eberstein, R.N. Controlled Carbohydrate Nutrition, LLC. First Do No Harm. Complementary Medicine.

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Robert C. Atkins: Doctor of Complementary Medicine

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  1. Robert C. Atkins: Doctor of ComplementaryMedicine Jacqueline A. Eberstein, R.N. Controlled Carbohydrate Nutrition, LLC

  2. First Do No Harm

  3. Complementary Medicine • A philosophy of medical practice utilizing the best of conventional medicine combined with lifestyle protocols, nutritional supplementation and non-invasive alternative therapies. • For the prevention or treatment of chronic illness. • Addressing the underlying cause rather than just decreasing symptoms. • Avoiding the long term use of prescription meds.

  4. On the Cutting edge

  5. Initial Patient Evaluation • Glucose and insulin tolerance test- expanded Dr. Atkins’ knowledge of IR, HI and the diagnosis of RHG as common cause of symptoms, easily treated by diet. Progression to type 2 diabetes. • Correlated symptoms during the GTT using a symptom survey. • Lipid profile with HDL, LDL, Triglycerides and cholesterol was routine in the mid 1970’s for patients of Dr. Atkins.

  6. Atkins Cardiology Work-up • Glucose/Insulin studies • Lipid profile • EKG • hs CRP • Fibrinogen • Lipoprotein a • Homocysteine • Lipoprotein subfractions • Fast CT scan

  7. Early Health Messages • Controlling insulin and blood sugar is vital for health. Best accomplished by controlling both quality and quantity of carbs. One size does not fit all-personalize to carbohydrate tolerance. • Reactive hypoglycemia-not the opposite of diabetes but a precursor. Symptom relief with carb restriction, improving quality of life and decreasing the need for meds. Improved BS lead to better response to stressors in life. • It’s not just about calories in –calories out. Where the calories come from matters and effects hormones. • Natural fats including saturated fats are fine. Avoid man-made trans fats and high omega 6.

  8. Health Messages cont’d • Prevention of diabetes by recognizing and treating early stages of blood sugar imbalance. Well before metabolic syndrome was described. • Medications can cause weight gain or make weight loss difficult. Control high blood sugar with diet to avoid insulin and other meds that keep people overweight and have damaging side effects. • Meds can have a deleterious effect on blood sugar levels as well as interfering with vitamins and minerals. • Everyone needs a good quality (iron free) multi-vitamin/mineral. • Cautioned against the overuse of antibiotics including for ear infections in kids.

  9. Health Massages cont’d • Ketones are a positive sign when low carbing and are not dangerous. Dietary ketosis is not the same as ketoacidosis. • Can lose weight without hunger. Regular intake good quality protein controls hunger. • Carbs can be addicting. • Relationship of carbs and high insulin levels with high triglycerides and low HDL. Risk for CV disease. • Sugar intake can lead to heart disease.

  10. Carb Restriction • Atkins induction for epilepsy • Multiple sclerosis- along with carb restriction, grain removal and evaluation for yeast and other food sensitivities. Other autoimmune conditions respond as well. • Hypertension • Decreased edema • Cardiac arrhythmia i.e. atrial fibrillation,etc.

  11. Carb restriction cont’d • Arthritis and other inflammatory conditions • Chronic GI complaints including IBS, Crohn’s, colitis. • Fatigue • Mood symptoms-mood swings, anxiety, panic attacks, depression • Eliminate heartburn with carb restriction. Avoid the chronic use of meds that have dangerous side effects. • Migraine headaches • Skin conditions esp. psoriasis, acne.

  12. What to Eat • Eat whole eggs-nature’s most perfect food. • Butter not margarine. Avoid partially hydrogenated vegetable oils. • Avocado and nuts are healthy. • Partake freely of natural fats. • Whole foods diet. • Whole fruit not juice. Eat fruit with fat and protein. • Be very careful with whole grains. Avoid refined grains. Grains are not appropriate for many.

  13. Supplements A Few of the Most Important

  14. Why take supplements? • Cannot get all your nutritional needs met from food alone. • Depleted nutritional potency food supply • Agribusiness • Soil is depleted by the use of inorganic fertilizer • Decreases the nutritional value of plant life • The use of cheaper ingredients in processed food products can cause nutrient deficiencies • Chromium • Essential Fatty Acids • Extended transportation of food • The longer it travels, the more nutrients are lost

  15. Why take supplements? • Depleted nutritional potency food supply • Food Preparation • Every type of food prep deletes nutrients, we bake it, boil it, microwave it, and reheat the leftovers. It has been estimated that 80-95 percent of the micro nutrients originally found in food are lost before consumption.

  16. Why take supplements? • Factors that cause nutrient Depletion • Alcohol Consumption • B Vitamins • Prescription Drugs • Various drugs for example: statins deplete CoQ10. • Smoking • Various • Low fat diets • Various, including essential fatty acids • High refined food diets • Various, including Chromium

  17. Beyond Deficiency-Optimum Health • Greater need for nutritional supplements in today’s world • Accelerated free radical damage/requires increased anti-oxidant support • Pollution • Sun exposure • Pesticides and other chemical additives • Smoking • Stress • Weight-loss, Weight-gain • Address Genetic Risk Factors • Prescription medications

  18. Basic Supplement Protocol • Minimum for all: an iron free multivitamin/mineral/anti-oxidant formula. • EPA/DHA 1000mg minimum. • Personalized to health history, lab results, symptoms and risk factors.

  19. Multi-Vitamin/Mineral/Anti-oxidant Complex • Foundation of any supplement plan. There are more than 600 enzymes in humans that use vitamins and minerals as cofactors. • Source of iron-when needed. Iron-free to avoid overload and increased CV risk. • Especially important for women of child-bearing age, Vit. C (poor memory development) and folic acid (autism, schizophrenia, etc).

  20. Multi cont’d • For elderly (40% deficient) zinc for healing and proper immune function. • Associated with decreased risk of MI in older women. • Less infections esp. in people with diabetes. • Decrease depressive symptoms in elderly. • B complex for mood, energy.

  21. Magnesium-The Heart’s Most Important Mineral • Plays a role in more than 325 enzyme reactions in the body. • Depletion in the soil = deficiency in diet (80%). • Nerve and muscle function • Immune function • Mood regulation • Bone health • CV disease-decrease clotting and plaque formation. • Better measurement is RBC magnesium not serum.

  22. Hypertension Migraine’s Heart rhythm disorders Asthma Angina Fibromyalgia Diuretic use History or risk of MI MVP Chronic stress Blood sugar disorders Pregnancy complications PMS esp. cramps Magnesium For…

  23. Chromium • Enhances action of insulin. • Plays role in metabolism of fat, protein and carbohydrate. • Lost in processing of foods. • Improve blood lipids. • Helpful in disorders of insulin and blood sugar. From HI and IR to DM. • Reduce cravings. • Dose vary depending upon severity of BS issues.

  24. All blood sugar disorders from IR to type 2 diabetes, Met. Syndrome. Family history diabetes Obesity PCOS High cholesterol Hypertension Heart disease Chromium For…

  25. EPA/DHA • Anti-inflammatory • Improve lipids esp. HDL and triglycerides. • Decreased platelet aggregation. • Proper immune functioning. • Essential for proper brain and neurological development and functioning. • Dose should vary based on maintenance vs. therapy.

  26. Arrhythmia Hypertension Coronary artery disease Inflammatory conditions Diabetes Lipid disorders Cancer Skin conditions Autoimmune disorders IBD Improve brain function PMS EPA/DHA For…

  27. Coenzyme Q 10 • Essential for energy production (ATP) in every cell. • More concentrated in tissues with high energy needs i.e. the heart, liver, skeletal muscle and kidneys. • Antioxidant protection from free radicals. • Enhances immune function. • Anti-ageing effects.

  28. Hypertension CAD-post MI, angina Obesity Statin therapy Periodontal disease Cancer Alzheimer’s, other neuro conditions. Congestive heart failure Cardiomyopathy MVP Diabetes Coenzyme Q10 For…

  29. Dr. Robert C. and Veronica Atkins Foundation www.atkinsfoundation.org

  30. Established by RCA in 1999. • Since 2004 $29 million in grants. • Project Healthy Schools • Cornell Curriculum-metabolic syndrome • Endowed Chairs-Washington Univ., Columbia, Univ. of Michigan, USC, Univ. Texas SW, Tufts. • Endowed Chair and Center of Excellence, Univ. of Calif. at Berkeley: Center for Weight and Health. • Endowed Chair and Center of Excellence Barnes-Jewish, Washington Univ. Center for Weight and Health

  31. Research Funded • Eric Westman,M.D.-wt loss, diabetes • Eric Kosoff,M.D.-intractable epilepsy • Sam Gandy,M.D.-Alzheimer’s • Eugene Fine,M.D.-low carb and cancer • Stephen Sondike, M.D.-teens, low carb and DM • Jeff Volek, PhD., R.D.-low carb, endo.dys and inflammation • Christopher Gardner, Ph.D- 4 diet study • Stephen Freedland, M.D.-low carb and prostate cancer • Iris Shai, Ph.D,R.D.-low carb, weight loss and effects on carotid plaque • Ronald Krauss, M.D.-fatty acids and CVD

  32. Research Coalition • Established 2006 to study metabolism, nutrition, obesity, type 2 DM. • Members: Dr. Andrew Greenberg-Tufts, • Drs. Jeffrey Horowitz and Charles Burant-Univ. Michigan Med. School. • Dr. Jay Horton-Univ.Texas SW • Dr. Samuel Klein-Washington Univ, Med. School • Dr. Michael Goran, USC • Dr. Sharon Wardlow- Columbia Univ. Med. Center

  33. Thank You www.controlcarb.com

  34. Dr. Robert Atkins1930-2003

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