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“Menopot” – The Additional Belly Fat Women Notice After the Onset of Menopause

May 18th, 2009

Physician and author, Pamela Peek, MD dubs the word “menopot” to refer to the body fat re-distribution that occurs with the onset of menopause in women. Strength training (lifting weights) and boosting the sluggish metabolism with cardiovascular exercise is useful to control the middle age spread. The additional benefit strength training has for women are that it also strengthens bones and reduces bone loss.

In our practice, we see that the redistribution of fat occurring in the face as well. The cheek fat drops lower in the face and the fat in the jowl area and below the chin accumulates. We have found that our LIPODISSOLVE treatments are very effective in helping correct the redistribution of fat in the face and on the body as well. LIPODISSOLVE works very well for the newly named phenomena; menopot.

Wrong Time to Stretch

May 9th, 2009

Evidence is building for doing all of your static muscle stretching after you exercise. Scientists in the U.K. found that static stretches (the reach-and-hold variety) decrease the amount of force you’re able to produce for 15 minutes afterward. During your next workout, try stretching after you have completed all your weight training routine & when your muscles and tendons are warm- see if you feel a difference!