Showing posts with label obesity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label obesity. Show all posts
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Best Tips to Lose Weight and Prevent Obesity
(Article first published as Obesity Rates on the Rise on Technorati.)
Obesity rates continue to grow at a staggering pace, with dire implications to both individual health and our struggling health care system. Over 2 million people moved from overweight to obese status, based on the Body Mass Index (BMI) scale, a standardized measurement of body weight. Obesity has been implicated in a host of diseases ranging from heart disease and stroke to diabetes and cancer.
Stress and the Economy Blamed for Rising Obesity
According to a report published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the annual cost of obesity is $1,429 higher than that of their normal weight counterparts. The report concludes that the continued rise in obesity rates are due to the poor economy and high unemployment leading to increased levels of life stress situations.
Both stress and economic factors play a part in weight gain, as people look for inexpensive food choices which always tend to be high in trans fats, sugar and calories. Stress is one of the independent factors leading to weight gain which can be controlled. Excess stress leads to psychological eating, where food is used as a crutch to cover up the root cause of the problem. While the economy may not be within our control, the report suggests important tips to avoid becoming an obesity statistic.
Tip 1: Incorporate Physical Activity into Your Healthy Lifestyle
Most people simply don’t get enough physical activity to reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes, or to effectively promote weight loss. Experts advise that people exercise at a moderate pace for 20 to 30 minutes at least 5 days a week.
This is enough to significantly reduce disease risk, but even more intense exercise is needed to fuel weight loss. Avoid excessive exercising to lose weight, as your body will send the signal to eat more in an effort to compensate for calories burned.
Tip 2: Increase Fruits and Vegetables, Lower High Calorie Food and Drink
Balancing food groups and slowly making healthy food substitutions are proven to deliver weight loss results. Poor economic times are a recipe for dietary disaster, as people trend toward inexpensive fast and processed foods to save money, and ruin their health.
While fresh fruits and vegetables are more costly than ined foods, one tip is to find a local farmer’s market and look for produce which is locally grown, and less expensive. Fill up on fiber rich leafy greens and other vegetables which are in season, and during winter months, fresh frozen vegetables make for a healthy, inexpensive compliment to your meal.
Tip 3: Reduce Life’s Stressors
Stress is a hidden, yet mostly controllable cause of weight loss and health decline. Experts agree that continual stress from losing a job or serious financial concerns have the same health impact as smoking a pack of cigarettes each day.
Stress causes alterations in brain chemistry and systemic inflammation, leading to extra pounds around the waist. Sometimes stress is unavoidable, but it’s important to identify and correct the cause of the stress as quickly as possible. Many people find meditation and yoga work well to provide a calm feeling which can be enough to tip the weight loss scales in your favor.
The number of overweight and obese individuals continues to grow at an alarming rate, and many of these people are unaware of the dire health consequences they face from the added weight. Moderate exercise, healthy diet and food substitution as well as stress reduction are all positive tools which lead to healthy weight loss and reversal of the obesity trend.
Stress and the Economy Blamed for Rising Obesity
According to a report published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the annual cost of obesity is $1,429 higher than that of their normal weight counterparts. The report concludes that the continued rise in obesity rates are due to the poor economy and high unemployment leading to increased levels of life stress situations.
Tip 1: Incorporate Physical Activity into Your Healthy Lifestyle
Most people simply don’t get enough physical activity to reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes, or to effectively promote weight loss. Experts advise that people exercise at a moderate pace for 20 to 30 minutes at least 5 days a week.
This is enough to significantly reduce disease risk, but even more intense exercise is needed to fuel weight loss. Avoid excessive exercising to lose weight, as your body will send the signal to eat more in an effort to compensate for calories burned.
Tip 2: Increase Fruits and Vegetables, Lower High Calorie Food and Drink
While fresh fruits and vegetables are more costly than ined foods, one tip is to find a local farmer’s market and look for produce which is locally grown, and less expensive. Fill up on fiber rich leafy greens and other vegetables which are in season, and during winter months, fresh frozen vegetables make for a healthy, inexpensive compliment to your meal.
Tip 3: Reduce Life’s Stressors
Stress is a hidden, yet mostly controllable cause of weight loss and health decline. Experts agree that continual stress from losing a job or serious financial concerns have the same health impact as smoking a pack of cigarettes each day.
Stress causes alterations in brain chemistry and systemic inflammation, leading to extra pounds around the waist. Sometimes stress is unavoidable, but it’s important to identify and correct the cause of the stress as quickly as possible. Many people find meditation and yoga work well to provide a calm feeling which can be enough to tip the weight loss scales in your favor.
The number of overweight and obese individuals continues to grow at an alarming rate, and many of these people are unaware of the dire health consequences they face from the added weight. Moderate exercise, healthy diet and food substitution as well as stress reduction are all positive tools which lead to healthy weight loss and reversal of the obesity trend.
Friday, February 14, 2014
Obesity Shown to Be Contagious
(Article first published as Shunning Obese Friends Could Help Weight Loss Efforts on Technorati.)
Obesity is largely a preventable lifestyle condition that threatens the health of millions of men, women and children and is projected to include nearly half of the US population over the next 40 years. The only way to lower your chance of becoming obese is to control the environment around you, and this may include your friend and family relationships.
Study Shows That Obesity Loves Company
From the study, it’s clear that the factors that lead to obesity are learned and are also dependent in large part on peer pressure. Short of limiting contact with your overweight friends, there are important ways you can modify your behavior and have a positive influence on those around you.
Behavioral Patterns Lead to Obesity
Researchers from this study didn’t fully explain the reasons behind their findings, but surmised that if you have a lot of friends with unhealthy eating habits, you are likely to follow along. Clearly, the path to obesity is paved with a high calorie diet, excess stress and insufficient physical activity. Behavioral patterns also play a pivotal role, as one member of a group is unable to develop a healthy dietary pattern that will promote weight loss.
Working to Improve Diet and Lifestyle to Lose Weight
When entertaining at home, replace the chips and dip with fresh vegetables. By making small changes you can initiate a weight loss strategy which will lead to lower weight and improved health for all of your friends.
People like to function in groups, and frequently there is a leader who emerges to control the behavior of all members. When that person is obese, there is a strong likelihood that you will adopt similar habits which may not be beneficial to your weight and health. Break the trend by introducing a healthy attitude and everybody will benefit from successful weight loss.
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Herbal Remedies For Weight Loss And Obesity
Today the problem of Obesity is rising at an alarming rate. Obesity is a condition characterized by excessive bodily fat. It might have negative effect on an individual’s health. If the BMI or Body Mass Index is between 25 and 25.9 the person will be considered as overweight. If the BMI is above 30 the person is considered as obese. Unstable insulin levels are closely associated with weight gain.Disturbed sleep also may lead to obesity. If one does not sleep enough he or she will produce a hormone called Ghrelin. Ghrelin is a 28 amino acid peptide and hormone that is produced mainly by P/D1 cells lining the fundus of the human stomach and epsilon cells of the pancreas that stimulates hunger. It is considered to be a counterpart of the hormone Leptin.
Professor Cappuccio explains that sleep deprivation may lead to obesity through increased appetite, as a result of hormonal changes. In fact, prolonged consumption of certain components in processes foods coupled with physical inactivity can cause obesity in children as well as in teenagers and adults.
Studies conducted for obesity in Scandinavia have shown that excess body fat distributed around the waist carries more risk than the fat distributed on the hips and thighs.
Causes of obesity:
Genes – obesity tends to run in families. Some people suffering from depression start over eating leading to Obesity and Excessive intake of food rich with calories is also a cause of Obesity.
Leptin deficiency, Adrenal disorders cause Cushing Syndrome and Ovarian disorders. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Drug induced obesity as in Sulphonyclurea, Corticosteroid, Insulin, Psychotropic drugs can all cause obesity.
Long term obesity may lead to Diabetes, Heart problems and Joint Pains. Obese people should eat fresh greens and try to add more vegetables and fruits to their diet. They should eat green salads containing mint leaf and tomatoes and should add cabbage, carrots, papaya and apples. Sleeping during day time should be avoided.
Drugs for weight loss and Obesity-
Some drugs prevent absorption of fat and glucose from intestine, so that some fat is excreted. Some drugs help in burning the fats. One must take these with the consultation of a Medical Doctor.
Sibutaramin is an appetite suppressant.
Phentermine is taken, short term up to 12 week for adults. It is an appetite suppressant the Side Effects include increased blood pressure and heart rate, nervousness.
Diethylpropion is used up to 12 weeks for adults. It is an appetite suppressant. Side Effects include headaches, sleeplessness, nervousness and dizziness.
Orlistat is taken up to 1 year for adults and children. It is a Lipase inhibitor. Side effects include Gastrointestinal issues (diarrhea, oily spotting), rare cause of severe liver injury is reported. Ref: NIH .gov/publications prescription.
Herbs for Obesity-
Triphala – It is a combination of Amla/ Indian Gooseberry, Chebulic and Belleric fruits. Triphala helps in detoxification of the body. It is a natural colon cleanser. Stimulates liver and helps in secreting bile juices that are very essential for fat metabolism. Helps to reduce fat amount in the body. Latest molecular study shows that Triphala is effective in treating obesity. Scientists of Biochemical Research of Delhi University in India have discovered that dynamic molecules in Triphala get attached to the cellular receptor for choleystokinin. It expresses a desire to limit future food intake as after completing a satisfying meal. Ref: Herbs 200.
Irringia Gabonensis has been shown to promote weight loss. It is a tree in the family Irvigiaceae, and is some time known as wild mango, African mango, Bush Mango. The seeds from the fruits of this tree have been investigated as a factor in weight loss.
Black Pepper has Piperine that has been shown in animal studies to increase the body’s expenditure of energy. Apparently Piperine does this by affecting the production of hormones like chemicals that regulate energy balance. This may have an important implication for human body weight regulation and obesity. Although, to date, there is little evidence to support such a benefit in humans. Ref. May 2010, an overview of the potential health benefit of black – pepper, funded by the McCormick Science Institute.
Garcinia Cambogia has the extracts that inhibit the accumulation of lipids in fat cells in adipose tissue. Study from molecular cell Biochemistry proved – (90 days study) – its efficacy in overweight management. The 60% HCA containing extract of Garcinia Cambogia was found to promote fat oxidation, enhance serotonin release and its availability in brain, helps with normalization of lipid profiles and reduction of serum Leptin levels in overweight individuals. Ref. Holisticherbalist.com /Garcinia cambergia. The active constituent of Garcinia cambogia is HCA. It has been clinically proved to have fat burning and appetite suppressing effect. In my practice I have observed when Garcinia Combogia is used, one must follow a diet that is not rich in fiber.
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Author : Dr. Veena Deo
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Prevent Obesity With An Apple A Day
The fruit filling is most often consumed for dieters. Dense texture with a slightly sweet water suitable eaten fresh. Better not peeled, because it is useful to enhance muscle building.
Fruit with green skin and red color cover yellowish-white flesh that can burn calories in the body. This has been demonstrated in mice that are obese, diabetic symptoms and accumulation of fat in the liver.
This study also demonstrated the new babies have brown fat in the skin. Because apples are often given when a child can be lost fat. Just like adults, usually brown fat in the neck and between the shoulder blades.
However, few studies have been associated with increasing levels of brown fat with low rates of obesity and blood sugar levels. This study actually leads to a reduction of brown fat in the skin can help prevent obesity and diabetes.
Incidence of obesity associated with diabetes and heart in fat storage is a common problem that often occurs. A new study by the University of Iowa examined, suggesting that the substances naturally found in the skin of apples can protect mice from obesity.
These findings suggest that ursolat acid contained in the skin of apples can reduce obesity. Other health problems associated with increasing the amount of muscle and brown fat can also be overcome by burning calories.
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This study also demonstrated the new babies have brown fat in the skin. Because apples are often given when a child can be lost fat. Just like adults, usually brown fat in the neck and between the shoulder blades.
However, few studies have been associated with increasing levels of brown fat with low rates of obesity and blood sugar levels. This study actually leads to a reduction of brown fat in the skin can help prevent obesity and diabetes.
Incidence of obesity associated with diabetes and heart in fat storage is a common problem that often occurs. A new study by the University of Iowa examined, suggesting that the substances naturally found in the skin of apples can protect mice from obesity.
These findings suggest that ursolat acid contained in the skin of apples can reduce obesity. Other health problems associated with increasing the amount of muscle and brown fat can also be overcome by burning calories.
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