LAUGH AND WALK AWAY
FROM OBESITY CAUSED DISEASES
Humor and laughter are the great gifts of nature to human beings. Most of the time, we do exactly the opposite- Get depressed and angry and spoil the health. The benefits of laughing and walking are vividly explained in this article, for the reader's use. In fact, knowledge on the medical benefits of laughing is gaining momentum now. There are various 'laughter clubs' where the members assemble and laugh aloud! It is a sight to watch. In fact, more than the member, the audience get more benefit, in my opinion, since they also burst out laughing, in a natural way! The second most important to supplement this schedule is fast walking- to your ‘laughter club’
Laughter- the best medicine:
Laughter has a contagious effect. When you laugh heartily, the effect is tremendous in boosting up your happiness as well health! A good hearty laugh can help:
• reduce tension / stress
• lower your blood pressure
• elevate mood
• boost immune system
• improve brain functioning
• protect the heart
• Ensure relaxation
• Gives a feeling of happiness.
Laughing relaxes the body and reduces problems associated with high blood pressure, strokes, arthritis, and ulcers. Some research suggests that laughter may also reduce the risk of heart disease. Historically, research has shown that distressing emotions (depression, anger, anxiety, and stress) are all related to heart disease.
I have a collection of excellent cartoons on various topics, which are being collected from the magazines and pasted in a notebook. Whenever I feel bad and get depressed, I go through the book and wow! I start with a smile and end with bursts of laughter!
Tip: Develop the habit to laugh at yourself- It helps a lot to improve health and your personality.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF WALKING
Walking helps to fight Diabetes.
Weight management and physical activity are the two basic foundations for the treatment of Diabetes-Type 2. Brisk walking for a minimum of 45 minutes, everyday, ensures good health. The benefits of walking are tremendous. In addition to managing weight control, walking helps to control cholesterol level, slows down bone loss due old age, and helps reduce anxiety and depression. It releases endorphins- the body’s natural pain relievers. Walking increases flexibility in joints, protects your heart and blood vessels, improves sleep quality, enhances your mood and boosts energy level. It improves pancreatic functions . It increases the metabolic functions. These are the few known health advantages of brisk walking. By Controlling diabetes, the related diseases are also controlled, which is a very vital and important health view point.
Get Ready- Start- Out you go- Laughing and Walking away from all obesity caused diseases.
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Saturday, November 18, 2006
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
BRAIN ATTACK!
A stroke, known as brain-attack is the condition when blood supply to the brain is interrupted or severely reduced, depriving brain tissues of oxygen supply and nutrients. Within a few minutes, brain cells begin to die. This is a potentially life threatening damage to the brain and is called as cerebral thrombosis (blood clot in brain artery) or Cerebral hemorrhage (bleeding). It is a leading cause of severe long term disability. Obesity and stroke
Narrowing down of arteries ( atherosclerosis) lead to formation of blood clot, which causes the brain attack. This condition is accelerated by high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking and lack of exercise. Obesity and smoking together account for about 60 percent of men up-to 65 years. Annually, 300,000 deaths are linked to obesity.
Ischemic stroke
High BMI increases the risk of Ischemic stroke. Obesity in middle aged men has a significant impact on stroke risk factor in later life.
Women, who are obese or who gain a substantial amount of weight during their adult years, increase their risk of the most common type of this attack.
Diabetes patients have a higher incidence of stroke and poorer prognasis.
Knowledge on symptoms and signs helps in giving prompt treatment, though the symptoms are usually sudden preceding the brain attack.
1. Sudden numbness
2. Sudden difficulty in speaking
3. Sudden blurred vision
4. Sudden dizziness
5. Sudden severe head-ache, accompanied by stiff neck, facial pain, vomiting.
TIA. (Transient Ischemic Attack) is a warning to the impending brain attack. It is a temporary interruption of blood flow to part of brain.
The signs and symptoms of TIA are the same as for a stroke, with the only difference that TIA occurs for a short period, but leaves no permanent effects. TIA indicates the underlying risk of a fully blown brain attack.
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A stroke, known as brain-attack is the condition when blood supply to the brain is interrupted or severely reduced, depriving brain tissues of oxygen supply and nutrients. Within a few minutes, brain cells begin to die. This is a potentially life threatening damage to the brain and is called as cerebral thrombosis (blood clot in brain artery) or Cerebral hemorrhage (bleeding). It is a leading cause of severe long term disability. Obesity and stroke
Narrowing down of arteries ( atherosclerosis) lead to formation of blood clot, which causes the brain attack. This condition is accelerated by high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking and lack of exercise. Obesity and smoking together account for about 60 percent of men up-to 65 years. Annually, 300,000 deaths are linked to obesity.
Ischemic stroke
High BMI increases the risk of Ischemic stroke. Obesity in middle aged men has a significant impact on stroke risk factor in later life.
Women, who are obese or who gain a substantial amount of weight during their adult years, increase their risk of the most common type of this attack.
Diabetes patients have a higher incidence of stroke and poorer prognasis.
Knowledge on symptoms and signs helps in giving prompt treatment, though the symptoms are usually sudden preceding the brain attack.
1. Sudden numbness
2. Sudden difficulty in speaking
3. Sudden blurred vision
4. Sudden dizziness
5. Sudden severe head-ache, accompanied by stiff neck, facial pain, vomiting.
TIA. (Transient Ischemic Attack) is a warning to the impending brain attack. It is a temporary interruption of blood flow to part of brain.
The signs and symptoms of TIA are the same as for a stroke, with the only difference that TIA occurs for a short period, but leaves no permanent effects. TIA indicates the underlying risk of a fully blown brain attack.
Visit http://www.expel-obesity.com for content and guidance to a slim and strong body. Use tips on weight management , health and wellness promotion.
Sunday, October 15, 2006
OBESITY AND ARTHRITIS
Arthritis, in general terms , is wearing out of the lining of the joint, which is called cartilage. Every joint- knee or hip joint, which moves has a layer of about 8 to 12mm of cartilage, which is as smooth as a billiard ball. If cartilage is injured or eaten away or goes through natural wear and tear, it leads to arthritis.
Osteoarthritis is a form of arthritis which can affect any joint, including the spine. It is the form of joint disease and is more pronounced in the case of elderly persons. Wear and tear of joints, due to aging leads to osteoarthritis. But this is not the single reason for the disease. There are other contributing reasons such as genetic factors, lack of nutrition and vitamins, ( Vitamin A, C and E have the potential to protect against tissue damage. Vitamin D plays an important role in bone mineralisation).Female hormonal deficiency in the case of post menopausal women, leading to estrogen deficiency is also considered a risk factor and women are more susceptible to osteoarthritis.
In most of the cases, increased body weight contributes to the increased load transmitted across the weight bearing knees by a factor of three to seven times the body weight and leads to accelerated damage of the cartilage.
obesity is a potentially risk factor for the onset and deterioration of musculoskeletal conditions of the hip, knee, ankle, foot and shoulder. Majority of research have focused on the impact of obesity on bone and joint disorders, such as the risk of fracture and osteoarthritis. However, evidence indicates that obesity may also have a profound effect on soft-tissue structures, such as tendon, fascia and cartilage. Although the mechanism remains unclear, the functional and structural limitations imposed by the additional loading of the locomotor system in obesity have been accepted to unduly raising stress within connective-tissue structures and the potential for musculoskeletal injury . Considering the global increase in obesity and the rise in musculoskeletal disorders, there is a need to determine the physical consequences of loading of major structures of the locomotor system in the obese people and to establish how obesity may interact with other factors to potentially increase the risk of musculoskeletal diseases. Besides, the relationship between obesity and osteoarthritis is stronger for the disease and is greater in women. The load transmitted to the knees varies with increased body weight.
Increase in life expectancy, coupled with overweight/ obese conditions of the population shall lead to a larger number of patients with knee problems due to osteoarthritis . Several changes, metabolic as well as functional, connect obesity with Osteoarthritis. Random trials show substantial and clinically relevant disability and symptom- relief in obese patients with knee osteoarthritis following moderate weight loss. While exercises are good for the functional status in general, it is advisable initially to prescribe weight loss as therapy for patients with a combination of obesity and osteoarthritis.
Treatments / Tips to avoid Osteoarthritis:
1. Avoid being obese/ overweight , with weight management diet schedule and proper exercise.
2. Ensure intake of vitamins A and C, through food and nutrient supplements.
3. Ensure muscle strength in quadriceps (thigh muscles).
4. Increased activities of kneeling, squatting, climbing stairs and lifting heavy loads cause abnormal loading across the knee joint and cartilage damage. To the extent possible, this may be reduced.
5 Emu oil is considered to provide relief for joint pains and arthritis.
7. Liberal intake of orange juice,sweet lime juice or Vitamin C enhance the efficacy of any anti-rheumatic drug, since Vitamin C can reduce skeletal pain.
8. Body massage with sesame or mustard oil helps to reduce the pain. The joints affected by pain can be massaged for longer time for pain relief.
9. Guggul, as a medicine for traditional Ayurvedic treatment is prescribed for osteoarthritis and obesity. However patients electing to undergo this treatment should be closely monitored and counseled about the need for dietary modifications and exercise.
Osteoarthritis is a form of arthritis which can affect any joint, including the spine. It is the form of joint disease and is more pronounced in the case of elderly persons. Wear and tear of joints, due to aging leads to osteoarthritis. But this is not the single reason for the disease. There are other contributing reasons such as genetic factors, lack of nutrition and vitamins, ( Vitamin A, C and E have the potential to protect against tissue damage. Vitamin D plays an important role in bone mineralisation).Female hormonal deficiency in the case of post menopausal women, leading to estrogen deficiency is also considered a risk factor and women are more susceptible to osteoarthritis.
In most of the cases, increased body weight contributes to the increased load transmitted across the weight bearing knees by a factor of three to seven times the body weight and leads to accelerated damage of the cartilage.
obesity is a potentially risk factor for the onset and deterioration of musculoskeletal conditions of the hip, knee, ankle, foot and shoulder. Majority of research have focused on the impact of obesity on bone and joint disorders, such as the risk of fracture and osteoarthritis. However, evidence indicates that obesity may also have a profound effect on soft-tissue structures, such as tendon, fascia and cartilage. Although the mechanism remains unclear, the functional and structural limitations imposed by the additional loading of the locomotor system in obesity have been accepted to unduly raising stress within connective-tissue structures and the potential for musculoskeletal injury . Considering the global increase in obesity and the rise in musculoskeletal disorders, there is a need to determine the physical consequences of loading of major structures of the locomotor system in the obese people and to establish how obesity may interact with other factors to potentially increase the risk of musculoskeletal diseases. Besides, the relationship between obesity and osteoarthritis is stronger for the disease and is greater in women. The load transmitted to the knees varies with increased body weight.
Increase in life expectancy, coupled with overweight/ obese conditions of the population shall lead to a larger number of patients with knee problems due to osteoarthritis . Several changes, metabolic as well as functional, connect obesity with Osteoarthritis. Random trials show substantial and clinically relevant disability and symptom- relief in obese patients with knee osteoarthritis following moderate weight loss. While exercises are good for the functional status in general, it is advisable initially to prescribe weight loss as therapy for patients with a combination of obesity and osteoarthritis.
Treatments / Tips to avoid Osteoarthritis:
1. Avoid being obese/ overweight , with weight management diet schedule and proper exercise.
2. Ensure intake of vitamins A and C, through food and nutrient supplements.
3. Ensure muscle strength in quadriceps (thigh muscles).
4. Increased activities of kneeling, squatting, climbing stairs and lifting heavy loads cause abnormal loading across the knee joint and cartilage damage. To the extent possible, this may be reduced.
5 Emu oil is considered to provide relief for joint pains and arthritis.
7. Liberal intake of orange juice,sweet lime juice or Vitamin C enhance the efficacy of any anti-rheumatic drug, since Vitamin C can reduce skeletal pain.
8. Body massage with sesame or mustard oil helps to reduce the pain. The joints affected by pain can be massaged for longer time for pain relief.
9. Guggul, as a medicine for traditional Ayurvedic treatment is prescribed for osteoarthritis and obesity. However patients electing to undergo this treatment should be closely monitored and counseled about the need for dietary modifications and exercise.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Obesity and Osteoarthritis
When cartilage becomes worn, exposed bones can rub together and the painful symptoms of osteoarthritis may appear.Symptoms include morning stiffness, increased pain when using the afflicted joint, loss of joint function, local tenderness, swelling of the joint. Bone cracking can sometimes be heard on movement
Osteoarthritis can affect any joint, including those throughout the spine. It is the form of joint disease and more pronounced in the case of elderly persons. Wear and tear of joints, due to ageing leads to osteoarthritis. But this is not the single reason for the disease. There are other contributing reasons such as genetic factors, lack of nutrition and vitamins, ( Vitamin A, C and E have the pootential to protect against tissue damage. Vitamin D plays in important role in bone mineralisation).Female hormonal deficiency in the case of post menopausal women, leading to estrogen deficiency is also considered a risk factor and women are more susceptible to osteoarthritis.
In most of the cases, increased body weight contributes to the increased load transmitted across the weight bearing knees by a factor of three to seven times the body weight and leads to accelerated wear of the articular cartilage.
obesity is a potentially risk factor in the onset and deterioration of musculoskeletal conditions of the hip, knee, ankle, foot and shoulder. Majority of research has focused on the impact of obesity on bone and joint disorders, such as the risk of fracture and osteoarthritis. However, evidence indicates that obesity may also have a profound effect on soft-tissue structures, such as tendon, fascia and cartilage. Although the mechanism remains unclear, the functional and structural limitations imposed by the additional loading of the locomotor system in obesity have been accepted to unduly raising stress within connective-tissue structures and the potential for musculoskeletal injury . Considering the global increase in obesity and the rise in musculoskeletal disorders, there is a need to determine the physical consequences of loading of major structures of the locomotor system in the obese and to establish how obesity may interact with other factors to potentially increase the risk of musculoskeletal disease. Besides, the relationship between obesity and osteoarthritis is stronger for the disease and is greater in women. The load transmited to the knees varies with increased body weight.
Increases in life expectancy, coupled with overweight/ obese conditions of the population will lead to a larger number of patients with knee problems due to osteoarthritis . Several changes, metabolic as well as functional, connect obesity with Osteoarthritis. Random trials show substantial and clinically relevant disability and symptom relief in obese patients with knee osteoarthritis following moderate weight loss. While exercises are good for the functional status in general, it is advisable initially to prescribe weight loss as therapy of patients with a combination of obesity and OA.
Treatments / Tips to avoid Osteoarthritis:
1. Avoid being obese/ overweight , with weight management schedule and proper exercise.
2. Ensure intake of vitamins A and C, through food and nutrient supplements.
3. Ensure muscle strength in quadriceps ( thigh muscles )
4. Increased activities of kneeling, squatting, climbing stairs and lifting heavy loads cause abnormal joint loading across the knee joint and cartilage damage. To the extent possible, this may be reduced.
5. While Glucosomine is widely used as an alternative medicine to treat osteoartiritis, its use is not adviseable to patients suffering from Diabetes, and those who are obese, since it reduces the metabolic actions of insulin.
6. Application of 'emu oil' is considered to provide relief for joint pains and arthritis.
7.Liberal intake of orange juice or sweet limejuice or Vitamin C enhances the efficacy of any anti-rheumatic drug, since Vitamin C can reduce skeletal pain.
8.Body massage with sesame or mustard oil helps to reduce the pain. The joints affected by pain can be massaged for longer time.
9. Guggul is promoted as a traditional Ayurvedic treatment for osteoarthritis and obesity. However patients electing to use guggul should be closely monitored and counseled about the need for dietary modifications and exercise.
Author is an independent distributor for Herbalife products which ensures good health and takes care of weight management requirements. Here is a splendid work at home opportunity with excellent remuneration and a pride of restoring good health to customers.
When cartilage becomes worn, exposed bones can rub together and the painful symptoms of osteoarthritis may appear.Symptoms include morning stiffness, increased pain when using the afflicted joint, loss of joint function, local tenderness, swelling of the joint. Bone cracking can sometimes be heard on movement
Osteoarthritis can affect any joint, including those throughout the spine. It is the form of joint disease and more pronounced in the case of elderly persons. Wear and tear of joints, due to ageing leads to osteoarthritis. But this is not the single reason for the disease. There are other contributing reasons such as genetic factors, lack of nutrition and vitamins, ( Vitamin A, C and E have the pootential to protect against tissue damage. Vitamin D plays in important role in bone mineralisation).Female hormonal deficiency in the case of post menopausal women, leading to estrogen deficiency is also considered a risk factor and women are more susceptible to osteoarthritis.
In most of the cases, increased body weight contributes to the increased load transmitted across the weight bearing knees by a factor of three to seven times the body weight and leads to accelerated wear of the articular cartilage.
obesity is a potentially risk factor in the onset and deterioration of musculoskeletal conditions of the hip, knee, ankle, foot and shoulder. Majority of research has focused on the impact of obesity on bone and joint disorders, such as the risk of fracture and osteoarthritis. However, evidence indicates that obesity may also have a profound effect on soft-tissue structures, such as tendon, fascia and cartilage. Although the mechanism remains unclear, the functional and structural limitations imposed by the additional loading of the locomotor system in obesity have been accepted to unduly raising stress within connective-tissue structures and the potential for musculoskeletal injury . Considering the global increase in obesity and the rise in musculoskeletal disorders, there is a need to determine the physical consequences of loading of major structures of the locomotor system in the obese and to establish how obesity may interact with other factors to potentially increase the risk of musculoskeletal disease. Besides, the relationship between obesity and osteoarthritis is stronger for the disease and is greater in women. The load transmited to the knees varies with increased body weight.
Increases in life expectancy, coupled with overweight/ obese conditions of the population will lead to a larger number of patients with knee problems due to osteoarthritis . Several changes, metabolic as well as functional, connect obesity with Osteoarthritis. Random trials show substantial and clinically relevant disability and symptom relief in obese patients with knee osteoarthritis following moderate weight loss. While exercises are good for the functional status in general, it is advisable initially to prescribe weight loss as therapy of patients with a combination of obesity and OA.
Treatments / Tips to avoid Osteoarthritis:
1. Avoid being obese/ overweight , with weight management schedule and proper exercise.
2. Ensure intake of vitamins A and C, through food and nutrient supplements.
3. Ensure muscle strength in quadriceps ( thigh muscles )
4. Increased activities of kneeling, squatting, climbing stairs and lifting heavy loads cause abnormal joint loading across the knee joint and cartilage damage. To the extent possible, this may be reduced.
5. While Glucosomine is widely used as an alternative medicine to treat osteoartiritis, its use is not adviseable to patients suffering from Diabetes, and those who are obese, since it reduces the metabolic actions of insulin.
6. Application of 'emu oil' is considered to provide relief for joint pains and arthritis.
7.Liberal intake of orange juice or sweet limejuice or Vitamin C enhances the efficacy of any anti-rheumatic drug, since Vitamin C can reduce skeletal pain.
8.Body massage with sesame or mustard oil helps to reduce the pain. The joints affected by pain can be massaged for longer time.
9. Guggul is promoted as a traditional Ayurvedic treatment for osteoarthritis and obesity. However patients electing to use guggul should be closely monitored and counseled about the need for dietary modifications and exercise.
Author is an independent distributor for Herbalife products which ensures good health and takes care of weight management requirements. Here is a splendid work at home opportunity with excellent remuneration and a pride of restoring good health to customers.
Monday, October 09, 2006
Obesity and Cardiovascular disease
Several epidemiological, pathophysiological and clinical studies reveal that obesity and overweight conditions are the two major factors contributing to the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Obesity is now a world-wide epidemic, more pronounced in USA, Europe and all other developing nations. Obesity/ overweight is due to the imbalance between physical activity and dietary energy intake. Sedentary life style, unhealthy diet and consequent overweight and obesity markedly increase/worsen the risk of cardiovascular disease.
By now, it is an admitted fact that obesity causes insulin resistance and diabetes. The evidence linking early stages of Glucose dysregulation with cardiovascular diseases, needs a serious consideration. Overweight / obesity raise the heart rate and reduce the body's ability to transport blood through vessels.
Aggressive treatment of subjects with impaired fasting glucose or impaired glucose tolerance have the potential to reduce both the incidence of diabetes and its related cardiovascular disease. Another research study ( Ref: Health ramification of the obesity epidemic- Li. z.Bowerman S and Heber D. ) indicates that obesity and overweight related to health problems including prediabetes and diabetes and the metabolic syndrome, musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disorders and certain forms of cancers. Obesity and overweight conditions account for a significant percentage of overall health care costs and significantly contribute to morbidity and mortality in USA and all around the globe.
Another research study on Nutrition and cardiovascular mortality states that about 17 million persons die in cardiovascular disease yearly in the world. Most part of this disease can be prevented by the elimination of primary risk factors, thus by the abolishment of unhealthy nutrition, physical inactivity and by the absence of smoking. The cost-effective national program, as well as the lifemode with decreasing individual risk factors can give a trend to decrease the cardiovascular mortality. Individually the usual blood pressure and cholesterol control, the inhibition of obesity and the lifemode without smoking are able to decrease the organic changes, which produce the lethal consequencies of this disease. The different kinds of diets can significantly influence the development of human diseases. The Western diet has atherogenic effect, increases the risk of myocardial infarction.
It is, therefore, a health hazard to be obese/ overweight which lead to serious health complications. Proper food habits, intake of proper and sufficient nutrition through food and food supplements, coupled with regular exercise shall lead to a healthier life. Weight loss and prevention of weight gain have to be considered as the most two important strategies to reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease.
Author is an independent distributor for Herbalife products which ensures good health and takes care of weight management requirements. Here is a splendid work at home opportunity with excellent remuneration and a pride of restoring good health to customers. .
Several epidemiological, pathophysiological and clinical studies reveal that obesity and overweight conditions are the two major factors contributing to the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Obesity is now a world-wide epidemic, more pronounced in USA, Europe and all other developing nations. Obesity/ overweight is due to the imbalance between physical activity and dietary energy intake. Sedentary life style, unhealthy diet and consequent overweight and obesity markedly increase/worsen the risk of cardiovascular disease.
By now, it is an admitted fact that obesity causes insulin resistance and diabetes. The evidence linking early stages of Glucose dysregulation with cardiovascular diseases, needs a serious consideration. Overweight / obesity raise the heart rate and reduce the body's ability to transport blood through vessels.
Aggressive treatment of subjects with impaired fasting glucose or impaired glucose tolerance have the potential to reduce both the incidence of diabetes and its related cardiovascular disease. Another research study ( Ref: Health ramification of the obesity epidemic- Li. z.Bowerman S and Heber D. ) indicates that obesity and overweight related to health problems including prediabetes and diabetes and the metabolic syndrome, musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disorders and certain forms of cancers. Obesity and overweight conditions account for a significant percentage of overall health care costs and significantly contribute to morbidity and mortality in USA and all around the globe.
Another research study on Nutrition and cardiovascular mortality states that about 17 million persons die in cardiovascular disease yearly in the world. Most part of this disease can be prevented by the elimination of primary risk factors, thus by the abolishment of unhealthy nutrition, physical inactivity and by the absence of smoking. The cost-effective national program, as well as the lifemode with decreasing individual risk factors can give a trend to decrease the cardiovascular mortality. Individually the usual blood pressure and cholesterol control, the inhibition of obesity and the lifemode without smoking are able to decrease the organic changes, which produce the lethal consequencies of this disease. The different kinds of diets can significantly influence the development of human diseases. The Western diet has atherogenic effect, increases the risk of myocardial infarction.
It is, therefore, a health hazard to be obese/ overweight which lead to serious health complications. Proper food habits, intake of proper and sufficient nutrition through food and food supplements, coupled with regular exercise shall lead to a healthier life. Weight loss and prevention of weight gain have to be considered as the most two important strategies to reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease.
Author is an independent distributor for Herbalife products which ensures good health and takes care of weight management requirements. Here is a splendid work at home opportunity with excellent remuneration and a pride of restoring good health to customers. .
Sunday, October 01, 2006
Want good health? Increase intake of Potassium,
Reduce Sodium
One of my doctor friends used to advise his patients, who were 40years plus, to label their containers of Salt (Sodium Chloride) and Sugar as ' POISON'. This is more pronounced in the cases of patients suffering from Diabetes and high blood pressure. On the other hand, increasing the itake of potassium does a lot of benefits to the human body system in all major functions. It is a mineral that is involved in both electrical and cellular functions in the body. It is essential to the smooth running of human body systems, just about all functions depending on Potassium to some extent.
Regulating the body's fluid levels is one of the mineral potassium's greatest functions. Not only that but it also has a great part in regulating the blood pressure. It also helps to keep the heart thumping steadily and regularly and is also essential to the nervous system. Potassium works to promote the proper functioning of the tissue that makes up the nervous system. It also serves to enhance muscle control plus the growth and health of cells particularly through its importance in waste product removal. This mineral is also vital to the kidneys in their waste removal tasks. Potassium also plays an important role to mental function as well as to physical processes. It helps to promote efficient cognitive functioning by playing a significant role in getting oxygen to the brain. Following are some salient points to note :
1. Increased intake of potassium lowers blood pressure in both hypertensive and normotensive people. 2. Increased Potassium and reducing Sodium help in lowering blood pressure. 3. High Potassium intake reduces the risk of strokes and prevents renal vascular, glomerular and tubular damages. 4. Potassium reduces urinary calcium excretion, creating poritive calcum balance, which in turn reduces risk of formation of kidney stones and helps prevent bone demineralization. This helps in higher bone mass and stops Osteoporosis, especially women. 5. It is important to note that Calcium excretion in the urine, causing complications of Osteoporosis and formation of kidney stones is directly linked with higher intake of Sodium. 6. Entry of Potassium in cells is impeded by insulin deficiency. High potassium intake is associated with a lower risk of developing type II diabetes. This inverse association is attenuated among obese people, especially in women. 7. Processed food loses Potassium completely., It is therefore advised to avoid processed food.
Potassium is rich in fresh fruit / fresh vegetables. A few of the fruit/ vegetables rich in Potassium are listed below.
Medium Potato -1 720 mg Broccoli- 1 Stalk 540 mg Banana 1 Medium 400 mg Tomato 1 medium 368 mg
Besides, Watermelon, raisins, dates, spinach, yam, ham, beef and milk are rich in Potassium.
One of the Herbalife Nutritional Products, Shapeworks- Formula-1 comes with high protein and high Potassium contents, which goes well with anyone needing a wellness product.
Reduce Sodium
One of my doctor friends used to advise his patients, who were 40years plus, to label their containers of Salt (Sodium Chloride) and Sugar as ' POISON'. This is more pronounced in the cases of patients suffering from Diabetes and high blood pressure. On the other hand, increasing the itake of potassium does a lot of benefits to the human body system in all major functions. It is a mineral that is involved in both electrical and cellular functions in the body. It is essential to the smooth running of human body systems, just about all functions depending on Potassium to some extent.
Regulating the body's fluid levels is one of the mineral potassium's greatest functions. Not only that but it also has a great part in regulating the blood pressure. It also helps to keep the heart thumping steadily and regularly and is also essential to the nervous system. Potassium works to promote the proper functioning of the tissue that makes up the nervous system. It also serves to enhance muscle control plus the growth and health of cells particularly through its importance in waste product removal. This mineral is also vital to the kidneys in their waste removal tasks. Potassium also plays an important role to mental function as well as to physical processes. It helps to promote efficient cognitive functioning by playing a significant role in getting oxygen to the brain. Following are some salient points to note :
1. Increased intake of potassium lowers blood pressure in both hypertensive and normotensive people. 2. Increased Potassium and reducing Sodium help in lowering blood pressure. 3. High Potassium intake reduces the risk of strokes and prevents renal vascular, glomerular and tubular damages. 4. Potassium reduces urinary calcium excretion, creating poritive calcum balance, which in turn reduces risk of formation of kidney stones and helps prevent bone demineralization. This helps in higher bone mass and stops Osteoporosis, especially women. 5. It is important to note that Calcium excretion in the urine, causing complications of Osteoporosis and formation of kidney stones is directly linked with higher intake of Sodium. 6. Entry of Potassium in cells is impeded by insulin deficiency. High potassium intake is associated with a lower risk of developing type II diabetes. This inverse association is attenuated among obese people, especially in women. 7. Processed food loses Potassium completely., It is therefore advised to avoid processed food.
Potassium is rich in fresh fruit / fresh vegetables. A few of the fruit/ vegetables rich in Potassium are listed below.
Medium Potato -1 720 mg Broccoli- 1 Stalk 540 mg Banana 1 Medium 400 mg Tomato 1 medium 368 mg
Besides, Watermelon, raisins, dates, spinach, yam, ham, beef and milk are rich in Potassium.
One of the Herbalife Nutritional Products, Shapeworks- Formula-1 comes with high protein and high Potassium contents, which goes well with anyone needing a wellness product.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Diabetes and kidney damage
Research results indicate that Diabetes is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease . Final stage of kidney disease is kidney failure and is known as nephropathy. According to the Centers for disease Control, over 17 million Americans have diabetes. Unfortunately, one third of them do not even realise that they have the disease. Approximately 45% of patients suffering from chronic kidney disease had diabetes as the major reason for this dreadful disease, where once the kidneys are damaged and unable to perform their filtration of impurities from blood, there is no recourse to medicinal cure, and the available options are dialysis (Filtering functions of kidney being substituted by a machine) or kidney transplant, where the donor and recipient have to undergo major surgery. .
The only heartening factor is that kidney failuure does not happen quickly after onset of the diabetes, but will take atleast 5 to 7 years or longer.
There are early and later indications to suggest that kidney is getting progessively deteriorated in functions. There are effective remedial actions to slow down the pace of deterioration and maintain the kidney functions.
Both type 1 and type 2 diabetics are likely to suffer from kidney disease/ failure, but it is more in the case of type 1. The symptoms of type 1 diabetes is diagnosed early and treatment plans could be taken early. Unfortunately, type 2 diabetes goes often undiagnosed for years, because the early symptoms are not pronounced. By the time it is diagnosed, there are irrevocable damages done and the chances for kidney damages increase.
Obesity and overweight conditions are linked to insulin resistance and help in onset of type 2 diabetes. When someone is insulin resistant, he will have high blood sugar persistently which manifest into diabetes.
Link between diabetes and kidney disease: Diabetes damages small blood vessels in the body. When the blood vessels in kidney are injured, kidneys lose their capacity to filter the impurities from blood properly. Body retains more water, salt and this results in increase in weight and swelling in the ankles. Urine contains protein. Waste materials start building up in the blood. Besides, diabetes damage nerves in the body. This causes difficulty in emptying bladder. There is a back-up pressure from the stored urine in the bladder, damaging the kidneys. Moreover, the stored urine in bladder causes infection.
The course of kidney disease: The kidney disease takes a longer time leading to kidney failure. Initially, small amounts of protein / albumin leaks into the urine. The filtration function of kidney remains normal during this period. As time passes, more albumin leaks into urine. This stage is known as 'overt diabetic nephropathy or macroalbuminuria. After this stage, filtration begins to drop. Body retains various wastes as filtration drops. Creatinine is one such wste and blood test for creatinine is used to estimate decline in kidney function. As the damage develops, blood pressure also rises.
There are early and later symptoms of kidney damage.which are enumerated below:
Early symptoms:
1. Presence of albumine in urine. ( test on this is recommended each year by diabetics)
2. Weight gain and swelling in the ankles, cramps.
3. Frequent urination , especially during night.
4. Rise in blood pressure
Later symptoms:
1. High level of BUN and creatinine in blood
2. Less need for insulin or antidiabetic medications due to slow down of kidney in nreaking down insulin .
3. Morning sickness, nausea and vomiting.
4. Weakness, paleness and anemia
5. Lower blood count ( anemia)
6. Loss of appetite, increasing tirednes, itching, muscle cramps.
What are the possibilities to prevent kidney damage ?
1 Good control of diabetes lowers risk of having severe kidney disease.
2.Blood pressure and urine albumin excretion to be checked every year.
3.Ensure enough sleep ( atleast 8 hours a day )
4.Regular exercise, followed up with 45 minutes of brisk walk.
5.Avoiding alcohol, smoking.
6.Ensure treatment for uriniary tract infections, without delay.
7.Avoid medicines which might damage kidneys ( Medicines for anti-inflammation/pain killers)
8.Reduce intake of protein more than the daily recommended allowance.
9. Reduce intake of sodium ( Salt and vegetables which are rich in sodium)
10Use of high blood pressure medicines called angiotension converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors is proved to slow down the
deterioration of kidney function.
The final stage of renal failure, occurs when kidneys are no longer able to support healthy functions, unable to filter the impurities from blood. Onset of kidney failure is normally about 7 years or longer.
SUGGESTIONS:
1. The best course, therefore, is to check overweight and obesity in the first place to prevent insulin resistance and diabetes type-2.
2. Avoid salt and sugar.
3. Stay off from alcohol and smoking.
4. Eat a healthy diet with good nutrition.
5. Keep the mind peaceful, to the extent possible.
6. Avoid taking fast-food, and food/drink rich in carbohydrate.
7. Regular exercise, with brisk walking ( atleast 45 minutes)
8. If you are a diabetic, then the following might help in reducing blood sugar
a. Change the dietary habits to reduct intake of sugar and carbohydrates and increase intake of fiber and vitamins.
b. Enough physical exercise, which should include fast walking
c. Divide intake of food into smaller portions at regular intervals.
d. Avoid salt which increases blood pressure and aggravates problems of diabetes.
e. Intake of magnesium helping in production of insulin.
f. Juice of bitter melon, taken in empty stomach, helps in a great way to control diabetes and reduces blood sugar.
g. Other nutrients: Sinc, Vitamin B comp[lex and Vitamin C which are good in controlling blood sugar
h. Intake of fenugreek with milk which reduces blood sugar and controls diabetes.
i. Consumption of Jamun fruit and powdered jamun seeds.
j. Consumption of garlick will reduce diabetes.
k. Soak tender neem leaves and tulsi leaves in water for 10 minutes and drink. It controls blood sugar.
l. Spinach and cereal fiber help in controlling diabetes.
Research results indicate that Diabetes is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease . Final stage of kidney disease is kidney failure and is known as nephropathy. According to the Centers for disease Control, over 17 million Americans have diabetes. Unfortunately, one third of them do not even realise that they have the disease. Approximately 45% of patients suffering from chronic kidney disease had diabetes as the major reason for this dreadful disease, where once the kidneys are damaged and unable to perform their filtration of impurities from blood, there is no recourse to medicinal cure, and the available options are dialysis (Filtering functions of kidney being substituted by a machine) or kidney transplant, where the donor and recipient have to undergo major surgery. .
The only heartening factor is that kidney failuure does not happen quickly after onset of the diabetes, but will take atleast 5 to 7 years or longer.
There are early and later indications to suggest that kidney is getting progessively deteriorated in functions. There are effective remedial actions to slow down the pace of deterioration and maintain the kidney functions.
Both type 1 and type 2 diabetics are likely to suffer from kidney disease/ failure, but it is more in the case of type 1. The symptoms of type 1 diabetes is diagnosed early and treatment plans could be taken early. Unfortunately, type 2 diabetes goes often undiagnosed for years, because the early symptoms are not pronounced. By the time it is diagnosed, there are irrevocable damages done and the chances for kidney damages increase.
Obesity and overweight conditions are linked to insulin resistance and help in onset of type 2 diabetes. When someone is insulin resistant, he will have high blood sugar persistently which manifest into diabetes.
Link between diabetes and kidney disease: Diabetes damages small blood vessels in the body. When the blood vessels in kidney are injured, kidneys lose their capacity to filter the impurities from blood properly. Body retains more water, salt and this results in increase in weight and swelling in the ankles. Urine contains protein. Waste materials start building up in the blood. Besides, diabetes damage nerves in the body. This causes difficulty in emptying bladder. There is a back-up pressure from the stored urine in the bladder, damaging the kidneys. Moreover, the stored urine in bladder causes infection.
The course of kidney disease: The kidney disease takes a longer time leading to kidney failure. Initially, small amounts of protein / albumin leaks into the urine. The filtration function of kidney remains normal during this period. As time passes, more albumin leaks into urine. This stage is known as 'overt diabetic nephropathy or macroalbuminuria. After this stage, filtration begins to drop. Body retains various wastes as filtration drops. Creatinine is one such wste and blood test for creatinine is used to estimate decline in kidney function. As the damage develops, blood pressure also rises.
There are early and later symptoms of kidney damage.which are enumerated below:
Early symptoms:
1. Presence of albumine in urine. ( test on this is recommended each year by diabetics)
2. Weight gain and swelling in the ankles, cramps.
3. Frequent urination , especially during night.
4. Rise in blood pressure
Later symptoms:
1. High level of BUN and creatinine in blood
2. Less need for insulin or antidiabetic medications due to slow down of kidney in nreaking down insulin .
3. Morning sickness, nausea and vomiting.
4. Weakness, paleness and anemia
5. Lower blood count ( anemia)
6. Loss of appetite, increasing tirednes, itching, muscle cramps.
What are the possibilities to prevent kidney damage ?
1 Good control of diabetes lowers risk of having severe kidney disease.
2.Blood pressure and urine albumin excretion to be checked every year.
3.Ensure enough sleep ( atleast 8 hours a day )
4.Regular exercise, followed up with 45 minutes of brisk walk.
5.Avoiding alcohol, smoking.
6.Ensure treatment for uriniary tract infections, without delay.
7.Avoid medicines which might damage kidneys ( Medicines for anti-inflammation/pain killers)
8.Reduce intake of protein more than the daily recommended allowance.
9. Reduce intake of sodium ( Salt and vegetables which are rich in sodium)
10Use of high blood pressure medicines called angiotension converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors is proved to slow down the
deterioration of kidney function.
The final stage of renal failure, occurs when kidneys are no longer able to support healthy functions, unable to filter the impurities from blood. Onset of kidney failure is normally about 7 years or longer.
SUGGESTIONS:
1. The best course, therefore, is to check overweight and obesity in the first place to prevent insulin resistance and diabetes type-2.
2. Avoid salt and sugar.
3. Stay off from alcohol and smoking.
4. Eat a healthy diet with good nutrition.
5. Keep the mind peaceful, to the extent possible.
6. Avoid taking fast-food, and food/drink rich in carbohydrate.
7. Regular exercise, with brisk walking ( atleast 45 minutes)
8. If you are a diabetic, then the following might help in reducing blood sugar
a. Change the dietary habits to reduct intake of sugar and carbohydrates and increase intake of fiber and vitamins.
b. Enough physical exercise, which should include fast walking
c. Divide intake of food into smaller portions at regular intervals.
d. Avoid salt which increases blood pressure and aggravates problems of diabetes.
e. Intake of magnesium helping in production of insulin.
f. Juice of bitter melon, taken in empty stomach, helps in a great way to control diabetes and reduces blood sugar.
g. Other nutrients: Sinc, Vitamin B comp[lex and Vitamin C which are good in controlling blood sugar
h. Intake of fenugreek with milk which reduces blood sugar and controls diabetes.
i. Consumption of Jamun fruit and powdered jamun seeds.
j. Consumption of garlick will reduce diabetes.
k. Soak tender neem leaves and tulsi leaves in water for 10 minutes and drink. It controls blood sugar.
l. Spinach and cereal fiber help in controlling diabetes.
Sunday, June 11, 2006
GOUT AND TREATMENT TIPS
Gout is a condition, where high levels of uric acid, which causes inflammation of joints and excruiating pain. Decreased functions of kidney, or defect in matabolism that results in over production of uric acid are the major reasons. Certain drugs which interfere with uric acid excretion may also cause gout.
Following are the tips to treat Gout.
1. Adequate intake of drinking water is essential.
2. Since Obesity is closely linked with Arthritis/Gout, weight reduction is an essential requirement.
3. Dietary changes, where vegetables containing high level of pureen are avoided. Red Meat and shell fish are to be avoided.
4. Reduction of alcohol consumption.
5. Reducing dietary fat.
6. Regular aerobic exercise.
7. Reduce fried / rosted food. Lack of vitamin 'E' is linked with increase in uric acid.
Though Gout is not completely curable by medicines, further damage can be controlled.
Gout is a condition, where high levels of uric acid, which causes inflammation of joints and excruiating pain. Decreased functions of kidney, or defect in matabolism that results in over production of uric acid are the major reasons. Certain drugs which interfere with uric acid excretion may also cause gout.
Following are the tips to treat Gout.
1. Adequate intake of drinking water is essential.
2. Since Obesity is closely linked with Arthritis/Gout, weight reduction is an essential requirement.
3. Dietary changes, where vegetables containing high level of pureen are avoided. Red Meat and shell fish are to be avoided.
4. Reduction of alcohol consumption.
5. Reducing dietary fat.
6. Regular aerobic exercise.
7. Reduce fried / rosted food. Lack of vitamin 'E' is linked with increase in uric acid.
Though Gout is not completely curable by medicines, further damage can be controlled.
Friday, June 09, 2006
TIPS ON DIABETES CONTROL
Following are the tips to control diabetes
1. Change the dietary habits to reduce intake of sugar and carbohydrates and increase the intake of fiber and vitamins.
2. Enough physical exercise, which must include 45 minutes of brisk walking.
3. Keep emotions under check and avoid anger and worries, to the extent possible.
4. Divide the intake of food into smaller portions at regular intervals.
5. Avoid intake of salt which increases the blood pressure and aggravates the problems of diabetes.
6. Intake of food containing magnesium helps in production of insulin.
7. Juice of bitter melon, taken in empty stomach, helps in a great way to control diabetes and reduce blood sugar. It also helps in curing psoriasis.
8. Other nutrients- Zinc, Vitamin B complex and vitamin C are good in controlling blood sugar
9. Intake of fenugreek with milk will reduce blood sugar and control diabetes
10.Consumption of Jamun fruit and its powdered seeds will control diabetes.
11.Consumption of Garlic will control blood sugar
12. Soak tender leaves of neem plant and tulsi plant for 10 minutes and drink the water. It controls blood sugar.
13. Spinach and cereal fiber help in controlling this dreadful disease
14. Almond nuts reduce blood sugar
Following are the tips to control diabetes
1. Change the dietary habits to reduce intake of sugar and carbohydrates and increase the intake of fiber and vitamins.
2. Enough physical exercise, which must include 45 minutes of brisk walking.
3. Keep emotions under check and avoid anger and worries, to the extent possible.
4. Divide the intake of food into smaller portions at regular intervals.
5. Avoid intake of salt which increases the blood pressure and aggravates the problems of diabetes.
6. Intake of food containing magnesium helps in production of insulin.
7. Juice of bitter melon, taken in empty stomach, helps in a great way to control diabetes and reduce blood sugar. It also helps in curing psoriasis.
8. Other nutrients- Zinc, Vitamin B complex and vitamin C are good in controlling blood sugar
9. Intake of fenugreek with milk will reduce blood sugar and control diabetes
10.Consumption of Jamun fruit and its powdered seeds will control diabetes.
11.Consumption of Garlic will control blood sugar
12. Soak tender leaves of neem plant and tulsi plant for 10 minutes and drink the water. It controls blood sugar.
13. Spinach and cereal fiber help in controlling this dreadful disease
14. Almond nuts reduce blood sugar
TIPS ON REDUCTION OF WEIGHT / OBESITY
Collection of excess fat in the body, due to unused calories over a period of time results in overweight and obesity. Following tips will help in reducing the weight and effectively manage a healthy life.
1. Salt retains water in the body and it will be helpful to reduce salt intake.
2. Dietary discipline and knowledge will be of great help. Consumption of cakes, pastries, sweets will only increase the calories and will result in overweight/obesity.
It would be better to avoid food with high calories/ carbohydrates.
3. Planned and adequate consumption of fiber will help in weight reduction. It is strongly suggested that consumption of drinking water- atleast 3 litres a day will immensely help.
4. Consumption of beer/alcohol may be judiciously avoided.
5. Regular exercise helps in burning calories, increase insulin activity, increase muscle mass which burns more calories and improve the metabolic functions of body cells. Fast Waling is specially recommended exercise ( for atleast 45 minutes )
Collection of excess fat in the body, due to unused calories over a period of time results in overweight and obesity. Following tips will help in reducing the weight and effectively manage a healthy life.
1. Salt retains water in the body and it will be helpful to reduce salt intake.
2. Dietary discipline and knowledge will be of great help. Consumption of cakes, pastries, sweets will only increase the calories and will result in overweight/obesity.
It would be better to avoid food with high calories/ carbohydrates.
3. Planned and adequate consumption of fiber will help in weight reduction. It is strongly suggested that consumption of drinking water- atleast 3 litres a day will immensely help.
4. Consumption of beer/alcohol may be judiciously avoided.
5. Regular exercise helps in burning calories, increase insulin activity, increase muscle mass which burns more calories and improve the metabolic functions of body cells. Fast Waling is specially recommended exercise ( for atleast 45 minutes )
NUTRITION AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Excess weight and obesity are the major contributing reasons for insulin resistance and onset of Diabetes. Once diabetes sets in, it paves way for diseases causing irrepairable damage to the body and systems. Following few are in the endless list of complications and diseases arising out of obesity and diabetes.
1. Low back Pain
2. Arthritis and knee pain
3. sciatic pain
4. Thickening of the walls of arteries.
5. Coronary diseases
6. High blood pressure
7. Damage to blood vessels and damage to eyes leading to blindness
8. Kidney damage
9. Numbness, insensitivity and sometimes resulting in amputation of limbs
10 Cardio vascular diseases
11 Erectyle disfunction
The list is endless. It is only wise and prudent to keep body weight under check and avoid being overweight and obese. Exercise alone cannot contribute to weight reduction since it is only moderate. Again, starvation is not the salvation to weight reduction since it denies the body the required nutrition and energy. Only genuine nutrtional products, which are low in calories, fat and carbohydrates and high in vitamins, minerals, protein, fibre and other nutrients which are to be used as food replacement/ supplement would effectively reduce weight and obesity. While the system gets the required nutrition, the ailments like blood pressure, high sugar in blood also are controlled.
Herbalife is one such institution which manufactures high quality SOY protein, products with required minerals and vitamins, with proven record over the past 25 years is available in the market, spread over 62 countries.
Excess weight and obesity are the major contributing reasons for insulin resistance and onset of Diabetes. Once diabetes sets in, it paves way for diseases causing irrepairable damage to the body and systems. Following few are in the endless list of complications and diseases arising out of obesity and diabetes.
1. Low back Pain
2. Arthritis and knee pain
3. sciatic pain
4. Thickening of the walls of arteries.
5. Coronary diseases
6. High blood pressure
7. Damage to blood vessels and damage to eyes leading to blindness
8. Kidney damage
9. Numbness, insensitivity and sometimes resulting in amputation of limbs
10 Cardio vascular diseases
11 Erectyle disfunction
The list is endless. It is only wise and prudent to keep body weight under check and avoid being overweight and obese. Exercise alone cannot contribute to weight reduction since it is only moderate. Again, starvation is not the salvation to weight reduction since it denies the body the required nutrition and energy. Only genuine nutrtional products, which are low in calories, fat and carbohydrates and high in vitamins, minerals, protein, fibre and other nutrients which are to be used as food replacement/ supplement would effectively reduce weight and obesity. While the system gets the required nutrition, the ailments like blood pressure, high sugar in blood also are controlled.
Herbalife is one such institution which manufactures high quality SOY protein, products with required minerals and vitamins, with proven record over the past 25 years is available in the market, spread over 62 countries.
Thursday, June 08, 2006
OBESITY IS A TROJAN HORSE
One of my college professors often used to make these comments: Take your breakfast alone; share your lunch with someone; offer your dinner to your enemy. I once replied back that the kind of food they served in our college canteen, all the three were to be offered to enemies only. Jokes apart, common belief and habit for most of us to shed extra weight is to starve, and deprive nutrition and energy to the body for its activities. In any case, starvation is not the salvation for permanent weight loss. Sooner or later, when we get bored, we get back to our sedantary life style , without being aware of the hazards of obesity.
Obesity is a Trojan horse. It brings a battalion of ailments which are most detrimental to our health. To name a few, following are the complications that could arise out of obesity and overweight.
1. Hyper tension
2. Diabetes (Tpe 2 )
3. Coronary heart disease
4. Stroke
5. Gall bladder disease
6. Osteo Arthritis
7. Asthma
8. Sleep Apnea and respiratory problems
9. Some cancers ( endometrial, breast cancer and colon )
10.High Level of cholesterol
11.Kidney failure, blindness ( due to diabetes which is the result of being obese)
This is an unending list, where each of the above ailments are capable of creating other complications, where no medication without side effect, could be comfortably used. Prevention is the best cure for diabetes and obesity. How to achieve this ?
My friend, who was obese, went to a doctor, along with me. The doctor was a friend to both of us and he smiled at my friend, looking at his obese condition. He said that it was very simple to lose weight! My friend became very interested and asked him to suggest the way. Doctor seriously suggested that my friend had to shake his head, may be for ten times a day, from left to right and he would lose weight ! My friend became very curious and asked him " What is the idea ? " The doctor calmy replied,
"whenever someone offers anything to eat, shake your head from left to right "
Simple, isn't it ? It is simple, but requires discipline, which is not simple. But, then, habit makes discipline. Avoiding junk food and fast food must be done with a discipline.
Besides, exercise is the best option to increase muscular mass and reduce fat. It also increases the metabolic rate and ensures high level of energy and enthusiasm. Good
nutritional products, which supplement / replace regular food may be used, once a day to check weight increase, reduce weight, increase energy levels and support the system to heal ailments, which are mostly nutrition related.
One of my college professors often used to make these comments: Take your breakfast alone; share your lunch with someone; offer your dinner to your enemy. I once replied back that the kind of food they served in our college canteen, all the three were to be offered to enemies only. Jokes apart, common belief and habit for most of us to shed extra weight is to starve, and deprive nutrition and energy to the body for its activities. In any case, starvation is not the salvation for permanent weight loss. Sooner or later, when we get bored, we get back to our sedantary life style , without being aware of the hazards of obesity.
Obesity is a Trojan horse. It brings a battalion of ailments which are most detrimental to our health. To name a few, following are the complications that could arise out of obesity and overweight.
1. Hyper tension
2. Diabetes (Tpe 2 )
3. Coronary heart disease
4. Stroke
5. Gall bladder disease
6. Osteo Arthritis
7. Asthma
8. Sleep Apnea and respiratory problems
9. Some cancers ( endometrial, breast cancer and colon )
10.High Level of cholesterol
11.Kidney failure, blindness ( due to diabetes which is the result of being obese)
This is an unending list, where each of the above ailments are capable of creating other complications, where no medication without side effect, could be comfortably used. Prevention is the best cure for diabetes and obesity. How to achieve this ?
My friend, who was obese, went to a doctor, along with me. The doctor was a friend to both of us and he smiled at my friend, looking at his obese condition. He said that it was very simple to lose weight! My friend became very interested and asked him to suggest the way. Doctor seriously suggested that my friend had to shake his head, may be for ten times a day, from left to right and he would lose weight ! My friend became very curious and asked him " What is the idea ? " The doctor calmy replied,
"whenever someone offers anything to eat, shake your head from left to right "
Simple, isn't it ? It is simple, but requires discipline, which is not simple. But, then, habit makes discipline. Avoiding junk food and fast food must be done with a discipline.
Besides, exercise is the best option to increase muscular mass and reduce fat. It also increases the metabolic rate and ensures high level of energy and enthusiasm. Good
nutritional products, which supplement / replace regular food may be used, once a day to check weight increase, reduce weight, increase energy levels and support the system to heal ailments, which are mostly nutrition related.
Sunday, May 07, 2006
OBESITY AND HERBALIFE
Obesity, especially in the midriff, is the sluice gate for all health problems and is difficult to reduce. I am overweight, by that standard, and am heavy by 18 kgs. Aggravating this problem, I met with an accident which had resulted in a fracture in my backbone near L-5 which pinched the nerves controlling the lower limbs. By sheer luck, I escaped and even after surgery, I continue to have sciatic pain on both limbs and was unable to bend and lift even small weight. I could not do physical exercise and very soon, my stamina had reduced and I used to get tired very soon. Joining this bandwagon of health problems, I contracted diabetes also which made things worse. My normal day to day functions were also affected, till...
One of my friends, who is a local distributor for Herbal Life products
( herbalife ) recommended the healh products to me, with the guarantee that the excess weight would come down and the energy level would be increased due to the nutrition required by the body is available in the product.
You may find it difficult to believe, but he was true ! After continued usage, my energy level has gone up, the sciatic pain has vanished, and the weight has reduced by 16.5 Kgs ! Even the pain in my vericose veins had considerably reduced. I am thoroughly impressed with this product. All those who suffer from overweight can use this product for positive results. Those who desire to join the family of propagating herbalife, which gives wealth as well as health, to contact me on my e-mail vemburamani@gmail.com
Regards
Ramani
Obesity, especially in the midriff, is the sluice gate for all health problems and is difficult to reduce. I am overweight, by that standard, and am heavy by 18 kgs. Aggravating this problem, I met with an accident which had resulted in a fracture in my backbone near L-5 which pinched the nerves controlling the lower limbs. By sheer luck, I escaped and even after surgery, I continue to have sciatic pain on both limbs and was unable to bend and lift even small weight. I could not do physical exercise and very soon, my stamina had reduced and I used to get tired very soon. Joining this bandwagon of health problems, I contracted diabetes also which made things worse. My normal day to day functions were also affected, till...
One of my friends, who is a local distributor for Herbal Life products
( herbalife ) recommended the healh products to me, with the guarantee that the excess weight would come down and the energy level would be increased due to the nutrition required by the body is available in the product.
You may find it difficult to believe, but he was true ! After continued usage, my energy level has gone up, the sciatic pain has vanished, and the weight has reduced by 16.5 Kgs ! Even the pain in my vericose veins had considerably reduced. I am thoroughly impressed with this product. All those who suffer from overweight can use this product for positive results. Those who desire to join the family of propagating herbalife, which gives wealth as well as health, to contact me on my e-mail vemburamani@gmail.com
for further information and guidance.
Regards
Ramani
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