With two out of three Americans overweight today, we're learning more and more about the numerous ways that carrying excess weight can really affect our health and diminish our quality of life. But you may not have heard the hard facts about how overweight and obesity can diminish your quantity of life.Simply put, overweight people die younger. On average, they lose as many years to their excess weight as smokers lose to their cigarettes. It...more
We all know at least one person who seems to have been overweight their entire lives. Or perhaps you feel you fit this description along with most of your overweight family members. If obesity seems to run in your family it is highly likely that you could be experiencing the effects of genetically inherited obesity. A genetic predisposition to obesity means you may be dealing with one or more of the following issues:1. High levels of LPL (the...more
Obesity can be a problem as early as kindergarten for some children. Children who suffer from obesity will most likely endure a lifelong struggle with physical and emotional consequences.Physical effects of obesity in children include difficulty keeping up with physical activities, problems sleeping, and trouble with breathing. Not only are obese children more often affected by asthma, they also have problems with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is being recognized with more frequency as the incidence of pediatric obesity rises. Clinically significant effects on learning and memory function have been documented in children with obstructive sleep apnea as a consequence of obesity. (Must, Aviva, Ph.D., ET AL, 2003 "Effects of Obesity on Morbidity in Children and Adolescents" Nutrition in Clinical Care, p. 8).Childhood obesity clearly impacts the health of the growing child. Furthermore, it is considered an important disease because of its link to long-term health problems including type II diabetes, hypertension, some forms of cancer, lack of energy and asthma. The incidence of type II diabetes in children is expected to grow in parallel with the rise in obesity. Onset diabetes in childhood...more
Naturopathy points its fingers to two habits as the cause of obesity - eating more than is required and lack of exercise.Sedentary lifestyle coupled with binge eating is recipe for fat accumulation, overweight and obesity. Stress and excess alcohol too can be reasons for obesity.Obesity can lead to formation of many kinds of diseases. High blood...more
Although fenugreek seeds are used extensively in the recipes of countries in the Middle and Far East, in the West it is not as well known as many other spices. Not only does fenugreek impart a characteristic flavour and tang to food but it also has several very important disease preventing characteristics.In traditional medicine, fenugreek has been...more
Poor eating habits do come with a price! What you get is not just an oversized body, but possibly a host of other concomitant diseases that will leave you feeling lethargic. Surely this is something you do not wish to see in your child, for their learning capacity in the earlier years is enormously powerful and therefore they should be in good health to make the most during these vital years. With this in mind, it is of paramount importance that as a parent, you take a proactive approach to instilling good eating habits in your child.It is common that children usually have the habit of choosing foods. This is a normal part of growing up. Most choosy eaters aged between one and a half up to five. Parents need to ensure that they develop healthy eating habits during these years for otherwise they will find it hard to alter their unhealthy eating habits when they grow up. Below are some tips to handle choosy eaters and encourage healthy eating habits.1. Always let your child consume nutritious foods. Cast away the worry that he or she is not eating a lot. It is the quality of the food consumed that is of greater importance, not the quantity. 2. Limit intake of liquid one hour or two...more
In the United States alone, there are about 9 million of children considered obese. This number is thrice the rate in comparison to that in 1980. About 14% of teenagers are recorded as overweight. This health concern is also rampant in other parts of...more
Childhood obesity has been prevalent these days, now that the food industry boosts a myriad of fast food restaurants and snacks that are just about every child's dream. The repercussions that follow are various health concerns and diseases among...more
Body mass index (BMI) is a calculation that uses a person's weight and height to estimate how much fat that person stores. Doctors also use it to evaluate how appropriate a person's weight is in relation to his or her height and age. As childhood...more
There is absolutely nothing wrong in gaining weight. It is only problematic when such weight gain exceeds the threshold according to a person's body mass index. Considering this, you must constantly be aware of your weight so as to gauge your obesity...more
Childhood obesity is increasingly a major health concern, more so now that there a plethora of fast food outlets and snacks in the market. This naturally calls for greater education on this problem that plagues many children across the globe....more
Because of the increasing rates of obesity in the world, numerous types of weight loss surgeries have originated to help people get rid of weight and prolong their life. The key to selecting the weight loss surgery that best suits you, it is crucial...more