Thermogenesis issues are often associated with the thyroid. A vocal print can also evaluate your balance of white and brown fat that manages excess adipose tissue.
2. MEDICATIONS – Many medications, including weight loss drugs, can be toxic and contribute to weight gain - Certain medications (like some antidepressants, steroids, and anti-psychotics) can lead to weight gain as a side effect. Prednisone is known for its ability to cause weight gain.
Ozempic is the latest craze in weight loss but has reported many negative side effects.
NOTE: MOH does not recommend Ozempic because of its side effects.
3. NEUROTRANSMITTERS – Neurotransmitters, released from the brain, interact with other neurotransmitter receptors.
Neurotransmitters such as serotonin influence sleep; GABA, glutamate, acetylcholine, dopamine, and serotonin are involved. Serotonin signaling is involved in eating behavior regulation and long‐term body weight.
Weight loss biochemicals and hormones are included in the Ultimate Diet template on the public WorkStation: SoundHealthPortal.com.
4.BIOCHEMISTRY – Leptin, AMPK, adiponectin, alpha lipoic acid, and berberine are just a few of the weight management biochemicals included in the BioDiet template that can assess BioAcoustic frequencies associated with weight management.
5.MEDICAL CONDITIONS - Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), certain endocrine disorders, diabetes, menopause, fatty liver disease, and genetic conditions can increase the likelihood of obesity by interfering with body chemistry. These conditions can be evaluated by using the Disorders, Hormones and Receptors, Leaky Gut, or Fatty Liver templates.
6.AGING - As people age, they often lose muscle mass, slowing their metabolism and increasing the risk of weight gain. This template is in the weight management BioBundle on the Portal.
7.GENETICS People are often advised to avoid phthalates because of concern it may increase the risk of weight gain. Increase daily fluid intake to 3.2 liters for men and 2.2 liters for women. Increase fiber to help make one feel full. Fiber also provides prebiotics, which are beneficial to the microbiome in the gut and weight management. The Fat Switch template includes some of these issues.
8.INSULIN RESISTANCE - One of the key pathways through which chronic inflammation contributes to weight gain is induced insulin resistance. Inflammation disrupts the normal signaling and function of insulin, a hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar levels. This disruption leads to higher glucose levels in the bloodstream and encourages fat accumulation in the liver. The presence of these conditions can contribute to weight gain and metabolic dysfunction.
9. THYROID - Thyroid function is associated with energy production – fatigue is the most reported complaint. The Krebs Cycle and Thyroid templates can help Map Methylation and cellular energy issues.
10. DIABETES - Taking insulin causes weight gain. Insulin is a hormone that regulates how the body absorbs sugar, also known as glucose. For many diabetics, stomach weight gain can be frustrating. Diabetics also complain of adipose tissue gain on the lower side of the upper arm. The frequency of this muscle corresponds to an obesity gene. Insulin allows sugar to enter your cells, which decreases sugar levels in your blood. But if you take in more calories needed to keep a healthy weight, your cells will get more sugar than they need. This happens in people who do not have diabetes, too. How many calories you need depends on how active you are. Sugar that your cells cannot use becomes fat.
11. NUTRITION - The body needs hydration, sunshine, minerals, vitamins, quality protein, and essential fatty acids in balance for the glands to produce the necessary hormones needed to function normally. When nutrient deficient, the glands add extra fat and fluid as a backup defense mechanism to produce vital hormones. Once the glands are nourished and repaired, the fat will go down.
Ghrelin and leptin are associated with appetite management. Both can be BioAcoustically evaluated using the BioDiet template.
12. INSOMNIA- “It’s not so much that if you sleep, you will lose weight, but if you are sleep-deprived, meaning that you are not getting enough minutes of sleep or good quality sleep, your metabolism will not function properly,” explains Michael Breus, PhD, author of Beauty Sleep and the clinical director of the sleep division for Arrowhead Health in Glendale, Arizona.
13. INFLAMMATION - Markers that promote inflammation, encompassing IL-6, tumor necrosis factor, C-reactive proteins, and adiponectin, are closely connected to gaining weight. Factors such as stress, insufficient sleep, and consuming processed foods also play a role in fostering chronic inflammation and weight gain.
14. STRESS - Research shows chronic stress disrupts immune function and can lead to inflammation. Chronic stress can increase the risk of stress-related diseases due to mild chronic inflammation. Stress may also contribute to weight gain, as the hormone cortisol is known to contribute to weight gain. Managing stress is crucial for overall health and inflammation reduction.
15. HORMONES - are important substances that serve as chemical messengers supporting optimal body maintenance. These include cortisol, insulin, leptin, ghrelin, estrogen, neuropeptide Y, GLP-1, Cholecystokinin, and Peptide YY (decreases appetite), included in Weight Management templates. Poly Cystic Ovary Disease and endometriosis are two of many hormonal weight-gaining disorders. The template to monitor these hormones is Hormones and Receptors.
16. PEPTIDES – Ozempic is a peptide that targets intrinsic metabolic processes. Eight peptides, including Human Growth Hormone, can be individually evaluated using the Weight Management BioBundle.
NOTE: MOH does not recommend Ozempic because of the many side effects.
17. SARCOPENIA - (Age-related skeletal muscle loss) Intramuscular fat, like visceral fat, releases harmful inflammatory molecules and significantly affects muscle quality. Unlike subcutaneous fat (stored under the skin) or visceral fat (around organs), intramuscular fat infiltrates muscle fibers, thus degrading their performance and functionality. It can accumulate between muscle fibers or within muscle cells, causing weight loss and frailty.
A 2022 study in Physiology Reports shows that higher levels of intramuscular fat elevate inflammatory cytokines, contributing to metabolic disorders. The journal Radiology revealed that fat accumulation in skeletal muscles can increase the risk of death as much as Type 2 diabetes and smoking. The research, which tracked nearly 9,000 healthy adults over nine years, found that higher intramuscular fat significantly raises health risks. Exercise can dramatically slow the rate of muscle loss.
18. STEM CELLS - Obesity has become a global epidemic and a threat to human health worldwide. It can be seen as an excess accumulation of adipose associated with heart disease, hypertension, inflammation, and diabetes. Templates to BioAcoustically evaluate stem cell status are part of the Weight Management BioBundle offered to the public.
19. INFLAMMATORY CYTOKINES – Fitness and nutrition expert J.J. Virgin told The Epoch Times that intramuscular fat releases pro-inflammatory cytokines, creating whole-body inflammation. Additionally, carbohydrates and processed foods contribute to intramuscular fat.
20. TOXICITY - Above all other factors, an abundance of TOXINS and free radicals (found in pesticides, food additives, medications, body care and cleaning products, and animal growth hormones) ARE the #1 commonality for people reporting weight management DIFFICULTIES.
ScientificAmerican.com reports that fat cells store stuff that the body cannot process. When you lose fat cells, those substances are released into the metabolic system, dumping lipids and environmental pollutants into the bloodstream.
Glyphosate is an insidious environmental pollutant. It has the same frequency as MSG, B12, and several B vitamin co-factors. Glyphosate could interfere with cellular energy, mood, detox of lymph and glyph systems, and lipids at a cellular level.
Not all fat is bad. Fat is necessary for energy storage, insulation, organ cushioning, hormonal regulation, nutrient absorption, and brain/nerve health. Having healthy body fat is essential for optimal body form and function. Managing your fat is vital for good health. The wrong type or excess fat is detrimental, and too little healthy fat is equally harmful. Knowing what is causing fat imbalances could help support weight loss and optimally balance your metabolism.
To manage your body fat, we encourage you to embrace the idea of SELF-HEALTH by visiting SoundHealthPortal.com. Use the BioBundles to monitor your own BioAcoustic optimal health factors at https://tinyurl.com/45rsav4f.