The Risks and Benefits of Mild Trendelenburg Position to Reduce Body Fat
Other than a “space headache,” what might be the downsides of sleeping at a slight head-down tilt (mild Trendelenburg) to accelerate fat loss?
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If anything increased bone mineral density should result in weight gain
My mother who had varicose veins slept this way to alleviate and help blood flow. Caused no problem for her
Why not raise the legs and the head? The point is to up the blood in the torso, right?
That is a really good question.
I prefer to have my head flat on the bed (no pillow). But maybe just lift the legs a little bit.
just imagine getting your spine and tendon compresser/elongated like this 8h/d…
Loved the animations, and also the fascinating history of space training. So, I guess a slight tilt when prone is OK. Thanks for posting, NF staff!
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ALL THAT just to lose weight? They can’t just eat less calorie-dense foods? I guess the head slant is better than getting your stomach clamped, but geesh!!!
IME most people who want to lose weight would rather do just about anything except eat less calorie-dense foods.
@@dianeladico1769 That’s astounding, but I have to agree.
He’s not saying it’s the only or best method, only an option. Of course exercise, eating less, monitoring stress hormones are the most popular way.
I guess you are not familiar with his work?
It’s shown that even when overweight people eat less, the metabolism slows alongside it and they have to eat less and less, plus their appetite increases more and more.
Switching to a plant based diet means eating more but it’s less calories.
Multiple lifestyle changes are needed to lose weight, it’s not as simple as “eat less.”
@@kawnah3519 I said alot more than eat less. Please read. What’s with all the arguerers here wow…
Okay so I’m just not going to try this, not worth the hassle of doing everything required to reduce the risk and even then it’s not completely eliminated if you slip up. Happy for everyone who gives it a shot though.
👍 Whole food plant based for the environment and health; vegan for the victims!
*Ask your city government to sign the Plant Based Treaty!* 🖖