Obesity has become such an important topic in health and self-improvement circles that it deserves its own "News and Views" column. Here is the February, 2006 issue.**Book claims obesity "epidemic" is a big lieIn his new book, "Fat Politics: The Real Story Behind America's Obesity Epidemic", writer Eric Oliver claims that the ramped up concern over obesity in the last ten years has been driven by the weight loss industry.According to Oliver his...more
Fitness and nutrition expert, Tracey Redford of Curves International says, "The inactivity among young people can not be blamed solely on the evolution of Internet technology and television in itself. Child obesity has lead to a number of other health related issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease from the combination of improper nutrition and lack of exercise." Redford went on to say, "We live in a complex society where...more
High blood pressure, joint pains, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, heart ailments, palsy, liver ailments, menstrual abnormalities, breast cancer, female infertility, decline in libido, endometrial cancer, mental stress, blood circulation diseases like arteriosclerosis, cholelithiasis etc. These are some of the diseases which might come up with obesity. This list seems endless. But before knowing how to end obesity one must know "what is obesity?"Whom would you consider a person to be obese? A person who has BMI (Body Mass Index) of over 30 is considered to be an obese individual. But how does one become obese? In theory causes of obesity are gene, intake of fatty foods, lacking of physical activity, food habits, laziness and endocrine problems.What are the available remedies for getting out of obesity?Liposuction: It is a surgical process where the fat is removed by sucking out the fat from the body by inserting a needle.Surgery: Commonly this procedure involves surgery of stomach and intestine to lower the intake of food.Diet Pills: Majority of the diet pills are for short-term use only. These diet pills are effective only if they are used in combination with exercises and a controlled...more
We only have to look at a Titian painting to recognize that at one point in the history of Western culture, fat was considered beautiful. Before the 20th Century, corpulence was touted as a sign of wealth and luxury, largely because most people were barely surviving on a meager existence.Ironically, now in our era of affluence and plenty, we have...more
Every obese person knows the risks associated with obesity still the craving for the food does not seem to end for him. It is useless to give him advices on how he can get away from it till he has the willpower to get away from that extra intake. Diet pills are something which is worth considering in that event. These diet pills reduce appetite and...more
Due to the dramatic increases in obesity over the past 20 years, it has now reached epidemic proportions. Thirty percent of adults over the age of 20 are obese in the United States, or 60 million people. This epidemic includes not only adults, but children as well. The percentage of young people who are overweight has more than doubled in the last 20 years. There are now 9 million children between the ages of 6 -19 who are considered overweight.WHAT IS OBESITY?Obesity is defined simply as too much body fat. Your body is made up of 70% water. The other 30% consists of fat, protein, carbohydrate and an assortment of vitamins and minerals. Being overweight or obese increases the risk of many diseases and health conditions, including the following:* Hypertension* High total cholesterol* Type 2-diabetes* Coronary heart disease* Stroke* Gallbladder disease* Osteo-arthritis* Respiratory problems* Certain types of cancers CAUSES OF OBESITY:The epidemic of obesity did not crop up overnight. Obesity is a chronic condition caused by an assortment of factors. Because there are so many factors involved (genetics, environment, metabolism, overeating, etc.), it is very difficult to treat the...more
Obesity gives a bulky stature to a person suffering form this disease. The body of a person suffering from obesity not only becomes non-reflexive but also becomes venerable to many diseases. Most of them are fatal in nature like brain stroke, heart...more
Anti-obesity drugs are the prime requirement of millions of obese across the world. Only an obese knows well about the problem related with obesity. Every third person tries to instruct an obese what to eat and what not to. There are people who laugh...more
'Obesity is the cause of many physical and psychological troubles' even a child knows this thing very well. Medical science associates obesity with some severely affecting diseases. Everyone who is suffering from obesity tries to get rid of it. Many...more
If pot belly, hanging cheeks, accumulation of fat on the shoulders, thighs and hip is the features of your body then you may be suffering from obesity. These are the general features associated with obesity but deciding someone is an obese or does...more
I used to be one of those people who did not like to go to the higher end, gourmet or "healthy" restaurants. It wasn't because I didn't like the food, or that the atmosphere was not to my liking, it was because they served, in what had become my...more
While it is true that obesity has many causes and not all of them dietary, it is equally true that the consumption of excess fat promotes the condition. This is particularly true in the case of children.Most children love fried food, as do many...more