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Controlled Carbohydrate Nutrition is committed to providing accurate and concise information regarding the benefits and uses of a controlled carbohydrate lifestyle based on the Atkins Nutritional Approach. Information is geared to the consumer and healthcare provider for weight loss, weight maintenance, and prevention or treatment of the many conditions influenced by diet and lifestyle. By assisting people to understand the value of controlling both the quality and quantity of carbohydrate foods, our goal is to positively impact the lives and health of people of all ages.
January 2012 Contrary to other studies, one small study showed an association between asthma patients developing more breathing problems after taking statin drugs. The study was presented at a meeting of American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. Symptoms worsened during the day with more frequent awakening at night, an increased need for rescue inhalers and diminishing lung function. This is the second such study to show this association in patients with asthma.
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We Can Do Something to Lower Healthcare Costs I was just reading an article about increased healthcare costs and decreased productivity because of obesity. Healthcare costs are 42% higher for obese workers. They are also at increased risk for job related injuries and have an increased rate of absenteeism. The statistics we usually hear are the numbers of those of us who are overweight or obese but think of it another way- that only about 32 percent of Americans are at a healthy weight!
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