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Obesity is on the rise in Spain and will cost the health service billions if not tackled
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A HUGE 80% of men in Spain will be obese or overweight by the year 2030, a new study has warned. According to researchers from the Hospital del Mar Institute of Medical Research (IMIM), women will be less affected, although with a still concerning 55% set to be overweight or obese. The study, published by the Spanish Journal of Cardiology, estimates that in 2016 there were some 24 million overweight adults in Spain, 70% of men and 50% of women. That number is expected to increase by three million if nothing is done to counter the current trends. Obesity is already costing the Spanish health service €1.9 billion per year, but the current projections say this could exceed €3 billion over the next 11 years.
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The principal investigator of the study and director of the Program of Epidemiology and Public Health of the IMIM, Jaume Marrugat, said: “The latest figures illustrate, with little margin of error, the importance of initiating the maximum effort to reverse the growing epidemic of obesity in our society. “It is the only way to reduce the enormous social, health and economic costs that will emerge in the coming years.” Diseases related to being overweight include diabetes, cancer and heart disease.
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Mid-life crisis (averted, for now) Jon Clarke (top right) undertakes a full-body ‘well-man check’ as he reaches his 50th birthday
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HE moment finally arrived, having “It’s not a complete diagnosis, but it Easy to find in the crept up slowly for years. looks for all the tell-tale signs of wear ICC centre, just off The big 5-0 had been lurking like and tear in your body,” he explained. Casemates Square, a stalker and with a few months “Through a range of tests, we will see if I was quickly whisto go I was feeling overweight, unhealthy you need any further exploration, in par- ked into the surgery and tetchy. ticularly for various cancers and cardio- of doctor Patrick A typical hypochondriac (like most men), vascular conditions”. Nerney. the slightest tweak in the groin must “Much of it will boil down to losing wei- A charming, erudihave meant a hernia, a sore in the mou- ght, taking more exercise, assessing li- te Yorkshireman, th was clearly gum disease and a pain festyle and keeping an eye on things like who spent over 30 in the stomach, well, it must have been blood pressure. years working at an ulcer. He explained that the key things to the sharp end as a And then there was the Big-C, with pros- worry about as you approach your 50s GP in the UK and tate cancer suddenly a major concern are musculoskeletal health, heart at- Gibraltar, he spoke as I reached the golden age, not to men- tacks, bowel and prostate disease and perfect English and tion bowel cancer, which according to strokes, and the earlier you address any quickly got about to AOL, sharply rises from the age of 50 to issues the better. explaining the keys 54 (particularly for men). “It’s like a car, for the first few years to living longer. On top of that was my crafty three or everything is fine, but as it starts to get Over the course of four cigarettes a day (thanks to - or an- wear and tear, you get the odd rattle and an hour he probed noyingly for - my colleagues at work), shake. You need to make sure the en- me on my medical as well as my evening glass of vino or gine works, the water pump is not bloc- history, lifestyle cheeky beer. ked and the brakes are not worn. It’s the and general health, And don’t even bring up the subject of same with the body and if we address before giving me a skin cancer, living, as we do, complein bright sunshine for the te once vast majority of the year. o v e r Over 50 equals cancer zone... I must be on the cusp of w i t h HEALTH: 50-year-olds are at higher risk of cancer dying, I figured, but what his steUp to the age of 50, the risk of developing cancould I do? thoscope and various other and blood pressure was ‘excellent’, and I cer is 1 in 35 for men and 1 in 20 for women, acEnter stage right, David instruments, including a had no signs of infection, diabetes, anaecording to Cancer Research UK. Once you get Deardon, a surgeon pal, spirometer to measure lung mia, thyroid or liver malfunction. into middle age, the risk increases considerawho just so happens to run function (see picture above) I wasn’t HIV positive, didn’t have syphibly. Some 78% of all cancer diagnoses occur in his own private health cliand an electrocardiogram lis and there was no sign of blood in my people aged 55 or older, according to the Amenic in Gibraltar, as well as (ECG) to record my heart’s urine or poo. rican Cancer Society and the average age of a operating up and down the electrical function. While Patrick described all this in words cancer diagnosis is 66 years. Breast cancer is coast and around Spain. He then weighed me, took like ‘reassuring’ and ‘acceptable’, he 61 years, prostate cancer 66 years, bowel canHis advice was simple; stay my blood pressure and me- said there was some way to go, if I plancer 68 years, and lung cancer 70 years. healthy, eat a good balanasured my height before ned to live a long and fulfilling life. ced diet and exercise regupacking me off down the In summary he told me the outcome of larly. corridor to take some blood the screening was ‘good’, however then Not exactly rocket science. Yet, his Spe- that wear and tear early it will prepare tests and offer up a stool and urine sam- came the bad news. cialist Health Clinic also conveniently you for a much healthier life through into ple for further analysis in a conveniently After describing my diet as ‘unremarkaruns a so called ‘well-man’ clinic, which your 60s and 70s. If you leave it until nearby lab. ble’ he insisted I drank ‘more than accepfor a few hundred pounds does a top-to- problems present in the late 60s or 70s A week later I was back for the results table guidelines’, rather like his goodself, toe fully comprehensive health check. the chances of reversing them is much to discover some good and bad news. he explained, unsurprising given that he Likening it to a full service for a car, the lower.” The best news was that I didn’t appear attends a vineyard in his spare time. Gibraltar-based general surgeon explai- So off I set for his Gibraltar clinic as I to have anything nasty lurking around He did however insist I needed to stop ned that it would be the ‘ideal indicator’ approached my landmark birthday in the immediate corner. smoking and being the son of a lung phyfor my next decade. November. My PSA (prostate specific antigen) level sician I could hardly argue. He also politely told me that I was carrying ‘a little too much weight’ and that I would need to lose around 10kg to get within the normal BMI limits. “A 15kg loss would be better,” he added. Some chance, I thought, given it was Christmas approaching, not to mention my 50th. All in all, though, he said I had a 7% chance of any cardiovascular issues over the Dr Michael Mosley’s next ten years, but that this ‘would halve’ book The Fast Diet is a if I gave up smoking. ‘sensible weight loss And then began my fightback. The last Clever The and ’ regime of the cigarettes, giving up drinking in Guts Diet is a ‘great way the week and slightly more exercise and, eat’. you what at to look lordy lardy, I had lost darn nearly 10kg by my birthday. He also likes the Pure And despite the Christmas period coWhite and Deadly by ming soon after, I managed to drink and John Yudkin that is eat a little less than normal and as we as now sive ‘as impres entered the New Year I remained an 85 when I first read it 30 kg fighting fit machine! years ago’. As Doctor Nerney explained: “You really are what you eat (and drink)”. I’ll drink to that.
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What health checks does the well-man clinic offer? The range of tests and health checks may vary between clinics, but many of the following will be assessed: •
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A reformed vegan set to promote meateating at a fascinating weekend seminar tells Elisa Menendez why we should ditch veg in favour of steak
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SPINACH is poison’ and oats will eventually ‘destroy’ us. So claims former vegan and fruitarian, Phil Escott, ahead of holding the world’s ‘first ever’ carnivore retreat in Andalucia this Spring. 100% Carnivore…and Beyond will take visitors back to the bare bones of our ancestors’ diets, with talks from leading paleo-medicine experts and doctors in the setting of a plush monastery near Sotogrande. Lifestyle consultant and strict carnivore Escott, 56, insists we have been ‘brainwashed’ into believing we need anything more than meat and hopes to unpick the ‘layers of deception’ at the three-day event. “Most of the food we are consuming is tremendously deadly… It’s a total con that we need any fruit or veg,” adds the author who has become a well-known figure in the carnivore world, with some
TRANSFORMED: Phil Escott
Bloody different 14,000 people following his Facebook he became seriously ill with psoriatic arand Youtube accounts. thritis and autoimmune conditions, lea“Grains are not even food, they will des- ving him unable to move without severe troy anyone eventually,” he claims, “Spi- pain. nach is also absolute poison because it’s Escott, a keen drummer in his spare high in oxalate. I got kidtime, claims he could ney stones after eating a not even pick up a pair lot of it.” of sticks and play at one Escott, based in Lancaspoint. It’s not wacky, hire, in the UK, believes “It’s not wacky, it’s not an veganism is a ‘disaster extreme diet, it’s taking it’s not an for human health and us back to the basic food the planet’, and says our extreme diet, it’s of our ancestors. diet ‘went wrong with “I got so many health taking us back issues as a vegetarian agriculture and religion’. Although he admits the and vegan. When I drovegan diet boasts immepped the last of the plant diate benefits, he insists matter in my diet, that’s they ‘will not last long term’ and claims when things cleared up,” he added. it was the root of his prior severe health But that’s not all. He also claims a carconditions. He now lives on only meat nivore diet ‘reversed’ his mum’s breast and fish. cancer. The dad-of-three found carnivorism after But he insists that it is not just about ea-
ting meat, to reap the full benefits you have to include all the ‘disconnects’ such as emotional wellbeing and getting in touch with nature. Aside from the health benefits, Escott insists that he is one of the ‘only 50-oddyear-old with a naturally flat stomach’ and puts it all down to the meaty diet. Organised along with fellow carnivore Dr Lynn Hardy, the pair hope to encourage others to consider lifestyle changes which explore emotional balancing, cold thermogenesis and sun exposure. Guests will sink their teeth into workshops, private consultations and plenty of food tastings at the event which costs from €132 for a day pass to €1,370 for a three-day stay at exclusive Finca Monasterio, in San Martin del Tesorillo. Tickets for 100% Carnivore… and Beyond can be purchased on eventbrite.com
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HE German Clinic has officially opened its doors on the Costa del Sol. Some 200 expats and locals attended the opening party, when live music, nibbles and wine launched the high quality centre in Marbella. The clinic offers highly-qualified doctors across a range of specialties, including gastroenterology, endoscopy, traumatology, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics, general medicine and ear-nose-throat care.
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“Our intention is to offer our international patients, residents and tourists high-level, specialised medical care,” said a clinic spokesperson. “All our specialists were trained in Germany.” And with multi-lingual doctors, they’re sure to speak your language. “The atmosphere of the clinic is friendly, calm and pleasant. Our goal is your well-being and you will be treated in confidence and with respect, we hope you will have the best possible experience.”
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The magnificent seven active ingredients of a southern Spanish lifestyle
TRADITIONALLY a time for detoxing and gruelling health regimens, those beginning the new year in Spain are luckier than most. The Mediterranean diet is frequently lauded by health experts but there are many more natural remedies on our doorstep that come with the territory. Check out these magnificent seven health benefits of an Andalucian lifestyle.
Are you looking to lose weight, gain health and improve the environment you live in?
KETO, PALEO, LOW-CARB & CARNIVORE CONFERENCE & RETREAT 25-28 APRIL 2019 We invite you to join us for the world’s first ever “100% Carnivore…and Beyond!” Retreat, brought to you by Dr. Lynn Hardy and Phil Escott. Don’t miss this special opportunity for some delicious carnivore food, fascinating and informative talks, workshops, private consultations, leisure activities and the chance to socialise with others for three nights in a beautiful setting in Finca Monasterio, 10 minutes from Sotogrande. We want to show how all of the insights from the
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diverse speakers ties in and creates the full wheel of health. Nobody has ever done this before, so get on board!! Subjects covered in the talks will include carnivory and all the “… and Beyond” such as EMFs, artificial light, sun exposure, cold thermogenesis, emotional balancing and even spiritual awakenings. We have a limited number of rooms left. Day passes: Available for those living locally.
For more information and to purchase tickets please visit: Web: carnivoreretreat.eventbrite.com Email: phil.escott@pureactivity.net
1. Food glorious food Often dubbed the ‘market garden of Spain’, Andalucia abounds with fresh fish and seafood, veggies, fruit, grains and pulses but its olive oil may be the star of the show. The American Food and Drug Administration prescribes a daily dose of 1½ tablespoons to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
2. Europe’s best healthcare Analysis by Bloomberg recently revealed that Spain’s public health service is the best in Europe and third best globally. Taking into account efficiency, as well as cost, the analysis put Spain way ahead of the UK, just behind Singapore and Hong Kong.
3. A sporting chance Exercise can reduce your risk of major illnesses like cancer and heart disease by up to 50% and decrease the likelihood of an early death by 30%, according to the UK’s NHS. And in Andalucia, home of the outdoor lifestyle, you won’t need to go far for hiking, swimming, paddle tennis, football, golf and even horse riding.
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The Costa del Sol gets its name for a reason, and scientists have long linked catching some rays to prolonging life. Two Malaga doctors, Raul J. Andrade and Maribel Lucena, recently said that soaking up Vitamin D can stave off the risk of Multiple Sclerosis.
5. Curative costas
With over 1,000km of coastline, many Andalucians are hardwired to love the ocean - something scientists call the ‘blue mind’. Dr Thomas W. Ferkol is one of those who extols the sea’s benefits, claiming salt clears lungs and is antibacterial, while beach life can improve sleep patterns.
6. Red red wine Every year the benefits of a ‘small’ amount of red wine are proclaimed, it being proven that ‘vino tinto’ is packed full of antioxidants. Now the latest study by a Spanish research team, in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, also finds it can reduce tooth decay and gum disease.
7. Soothing siestas
It is one of Spain’s most enduring images, especially to foreign eyes, but a siesta can lower blood pressu-
re and is part of a natural sleep cycle. According to the Spanish Society of Primary Care Physicians, it should be
no longer than a 30-minute catnap taken on a sofa or chair.
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I start with a bone density scan, whichJanuary tells 16th - January 29th 2019 me I’m actually rock solid and, in fact, 0.4% over what the average density is for my age (I’m 50 by the way), height and weight. It’s a good start.
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6 reasons to get well oiled! Olive oil is good for you, no matter what London might say
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ID Sadiq Khan miss the memo? Spanish nationals and expats alike will have been aghast to hear the news that London is considering banning the advertising of olive oil on public transport as part of a ‘health move’. The proposed campaign is designed to help tackle obesity and undermine the appeal of ‘junk foods’ in the capital. Spain is soon to take over Japan - life expectancy 84.2 years - in the longevity stakes, mostly thanks to its famous Mediterranean diet which features
WRONG DIRECTION: Sadiq Khan
daily doses of olive oil. We’ve done the scientific research to discover six reasons why Spain’s liquid gold deserves its rightful place on London’s tube placards. So there Mr Mayor! 1. Healthy Fats
VARIETY: There is an enormous amount of extra virgin oil from Andalucia on sale of powerful antioxidants which are known to reduce the risk of chronic diseases. They can also help fight inflammation and protect your blood cholesterol from ‘oxidation’, which lowers the risk of heart disease.
About 14% of the oil is saturated fat, whereas 11% is polyunsaturated, such as omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids (1). 3. Anti-Inflammatory But the predominant Olive oil appears fatty acid in olive oil is Chronic inflammation a monounsaturated fat can cause cancer, to be highly called oleic acid, maheart disease, metaprotective king up 73% of the total bolic syndrome, type 2 oil content. diabetes, Alzheimer's, against type 2 Studies suggest that arthritis and even oleic acid reduces inobesity. diabetes flammation and may Olive oil is filled with even have beneficial anti-inflammatories effects on genes linked like oleocanthal, to cancer. which has been shown to work siMonounsaturated fats are also quite re- milarly to ibuprofen, an anti-inflamsistant to high heat, making extra virgin matory drug. olive oil a healthy choice for cooking. Some scientists estimate that the oleocanthal in 3.4 tablespoons (50 2. Antioxidants ml) of extra virgin olive oil has a similar effect to 10% of the adult dosage Extra virgin olive oil is packed full of ibuprofen.
4. Stroke safeguard The effect of olive oil on the risk of strokes has been studied heavily. A large review of studies in 841,000 people found that olive oil was the only source of monounsaturated fat associated with a reduced risk of stroke and heart disease. In another review in 140,000 participants, those who consumed olive oil were at a much lower risk of stroke than those who did not. 5. Brain benefits Alzheimer's disease is the most common neurodegenerative condition in the world. One of its key features is a build-up of so-called beta-amyloid plaques inside brain cells. But one study in mice showed that a substance in olive oil can help remove these plaques. Additionally, a human study indicated that a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil benefitted brain function.
6. Type 2 Diabetes protection Olive oil appears to be highly protective against type 2 diabetes. Several studies have linked olive oil to beneficial effects on blood sugar and insulin sensitivity. A randomised clinical trial in 418 healthy people recently confirmed the protective effects of olive oil. In the study, a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes by over 40%.
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ROM Spain to South Africa and Egypt to the UK... the list of places where the Gastric Mind Band (GMB) has changed lives stretches around the world. Since 2001 the brains behind the company, Spain-based expats Martin and Marion Shirran, have helped hundreds of people across the globe with their pioneering weight loss programme. From everyone looking to drop a dress size, to couples trying to rekindle their love life, the husband and wife team, from Northampton, have seen it all. Since opening their clinic in Fuengirola 17 years ago, GMB has been endorsed by countless celebrities, publications and TV shows. And, best of all, it is completely non-surgical, with the weight-loss therapy relying on a mix of Cognitive
Behaviour Therapy and hypnotherapy. But does it really work? That is ‘the question on everyone’s lips’, according to Martin, who pioneered the therapy with Marion and discovered a dramatic weight loss. “I was literally the guinea pig,” he says. “The second person ever to go through the treatment and I lost between six and seven stone.” And Martin’s story is not a lone case. His life-changing flab-fighting journey is one echoed by the scores of happy customers to use GMB. Take Sarah Hart for example, who landed on Martin and Marion’s doorstep in 2010 at the incredible weight of 22 stone. Forced into taking the step after being devastated at the size she looked in her wedding photos, she lost half her body weight, insists Marion.
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How an expat weight-loss invention on the Costa del Sol has now expanded around the world, writes Charlie Smith
PIONEERS: Marion and Martin
MASSIVE SPREAD: GMB has appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers “And she hasn’t gained an ounce since,” she adds. “Helping someone lose weight is easy, but helping them to permanently lose weight is the silver bullet.” And what Marion says about permanent weight loss is what makes GMB Four sessions, each of which incorunique. porate Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Unlike invasive surgical procedures are then used to help unravel the belike liposuction and actual gastric haviour humans have developed over bands - which cost around €6,000 unhealthy relationships with food. - the service provided by Martin and Marion uses the example of a parent Marion is purely psyrewarding a child’s chological. good behaviour with By targeting the root We recently flew sweets from an early cause of being overweiage. to India to help Every patient compleght or obese, GMB’s clinically-proven - and a minimum of 16 an entire family tes much cheaper - mehours in therapy time, thods help patients to lose weight for a which often includes lose weight and keep it hypnotherapy. wedding that way. “When you talk to peoSo how does it work? ple about hypnotheraAccording to Marion, py,” Marion says, “they GMB ‘presses the reset button’. think it involves swinging a watch in A forensic questionnaire, which can front of your face.” take up to six hours, is used to go With GMB though there is no swinging deep into the human psyche to create watch. an understanding of a person’s emo- Instead hypnotherapy is conducted tions, wants and needs. using heart monitoring equipment
to see how the patient’s body reacts. “It is only a small part of what we do,” Marion adds, “but in addition to the therapeutic benefits it offers, people do find it very relaxing.” One of the most impressive aspects of GMB is the people behind it. Martin and Marion now fly all over the world to give out their life-changing therapy. “People say they want to have the treatment delivered by the people who invented it,” he explains. This even recently involved flying to Mumbai, in India, to help an entire family lose weight in preparation of a big family wedding. “It was an amazing experience and we’ve had plenty more like that,” Marion adds. For more information visit www.gmband.com
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Berries are highly nutritious and low in calories, containing several vitamins and minerals but who knew strawberries were so high in vitamin C? Just one cup of the summer favourite provides a whopping 150% of the recommended daily intake. The darker the berry, the more nutrients. Blueberries are one superfood that all nutritionists agree are a diet staple, providing fibre-rich carbs which aid digestion and weight management. The blue fruit contains at least 15 different types of potent antioxidants that protect virtually every system in the body. Antioxidants prevent or delay damage to cells, tissues and muscles and are key in aiding cardiovascular and cerebral health and exercise recovery.
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For anyone suffering with digestive problems, such as IBS, bone broth could be a brilliant addition to your diet this year. As well as being high in calcium, magnesium and collagen, it aids digestion and heals gut inflammation, due to its high content of amino acids (such as cystine, histidine and glycine). It also packs plenty of collagen which gives skin elasticity and keeps joints healthy to prevent arthritis.
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If you’re looking for a detox after drinking a little too much cava over the festive season, apples and celery could be your new best friends. Apples are a superfood capable of regulating blood sugar, also giving you lots of fibre, vitamin C and a great liver detox. Celery is hydrating, good for digestion and another good liver cleanser. As with all fruit and veg, organic produce is always best to avoid consuming pesticides.
A long-time UK favourite, wild salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and much lower in toxins than farmed salmon. Omega 3 is important as it reduces the risk of heart disease, while lowering cholesterol levels. It has also been linked to improved cognitive function and could help reduce risks for depression. It’s additionally loaded with B vitamins and amino acids which will reward you with glowing skin and good energy levels.
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