Written by the Editors at Weight Loss Buddy Press in colaboration with Hans A. Diehl, DrHSc, MPH, FACN, CNS It is well known that about two-thirds of the U.S. population is either overweight or obese. They are directly correlated with our high fat diet, inadequate amounts of exercise, smoking, high intake of caffeine, and high amounts of stress coupled with insufficient support.Hoping to address this alarming situation , more than 20 years ago, cardiovascular epidemiologist Hans A. Diehl, DrHSc, MPH, created the Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP). Since then, this 40-hour community-based lifestyle intervention program has helped more than 40,000 people rediscover their health by preventing, arresting and reversing their diseases.

Who is the typical CHIP participant? Generally, CHIP participants are over the age of 40. Most are between the ages of 50 and 59. 10% report having heart disease  27% have elevated blood sugar  42% are overweight  49% show evidence of hypertension  60% are obese  89% are cholesterol above 160mg% Over the course of the program, strict adherents are likely to experience significant clinical improvements such as the following:  Serum cholesterol reduction average 15 ?20%  Average weight loss of six pounds  In about half of the participants with type 11 diabetes, a dramatic reduction in need for insulin and hypoglycemic agents  Lowering of high blood pressure levels  Diminishing of angina 

Reduced levels of depression and increase in self-esteem Class & Video Lecture Schedule Week 1 Modern Medicine: Miracles, Medicines, & Mirages The limitations of high-tech medical approaches in dealing with lifestyle related diseases Portrait of a Killer: Onslaught from Within Atherosclerosis, the culprit in many lifestyle diseases Stalking the Killer Reviewing the risk factors for coronary heart disease Eat More and Weigh Less Basic guidelines for healthy, sustained weight loss Week 2 Going Up in Smoke Smoking ?the most controllable risk factor for coronary heart disease The Magic of Fiber The role of fiber in preventing and reversing lifestyle diseases.

Not surprisingly, she was also depressed. Yet, today, more than a decade later, Thebarge walks three miles a day, swims twice a week, dances, and travels to Florida and Europe. No longer depressed , she also requires far fewer pills. How was this accomplished? Thebarge participated in CHIP and transformed her life. Copyright ?2005, by Weight Loss Buddy Press May be reproduced and distributed as is.

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