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WATCH YOUR WEIGHT AND YOUR WAIST, PREVENT OBESITY November 30, 2008

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It is the most common problem or a disease today. To loose weight is not enough; one has to loose it from right areas. To loose weight one has to understand the meaning of weight gain or obesity. Obesity implies to accumulation of excess of adipose tissue in various parts of body. one can gain weight at any age, increased weight increases the chances of hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease.BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) is the most accurate indicatoe of healthy weight.and is defined as persons’s weight (kg) divided by the square of person’s height (metres).normal: BMI is 18.5 to 23 kg/msquare,.overweight: 23.1 to29.9 kg/msquare, obesity:greater than 30 kg/ msquare, obese person has more than 20% of ideal body weight. Waist circumference >80 cm in females and > 90 cmin males indicate abdominal obesity.

HOW CAN YOU PREVENT FROM BEING OBESE?


1. EAT REGULARLY: eating habits contribute 60% of the way we look.divide your meal into three divisions containing more protein, low carbohydrate, low fat.Do not skip the meal asitlowers your blood sugar level.never skip the breakfast as it is the most important meal of the day.eat only when hungry as hunger may not be alwaysurbody craving for food, it might just be thirst. carry ready to eat fruits like plum,apple,chiku with you when yo are at work.eat slowly as it takes minimum of 20minutesfor brain to register fullness so just because you are not feeling stuffed,does not mean you haven’t eaten to your body requirement.give the time to figure it out.go for light dinner,because at night,we tend to get sedentary and it becomes difficult for our body to digest extra calories. Cut down on your tea and coffee.have a cup of tea in the morning and coffee in the evening,in between if you feel like drinking tea go for herb tea.drink hot water(3 to 4 cups) daily.you can drink lukewarm or keep it as hot as tea depending on your choice.this will cleanse your system and also help you to get rid of waste material that otherwise has accumulated in your system.make sure yo drink at least a glass og vegetable juice before breakfast every morning as vegetable juices are rich in enzymes that not only brings glow but also helps in digestion of food.induction of fibers in diet helps you to get full,get rid of carbs and bloating.

2.IDENTIFY YOUR FEELINGS:Any feeling for chocolates,high calorie ask yourself are you really hungry,if you know identify it cold be due to anger,loneliness then solve the problem you can call a friend and divert it so that you can avoid high calorie intake.

3. MAINTAIN FOOD ANDMOOD DIARY: Maintain written records of what you eat as it makes you aware of your eating habits.
4. CHANGE COMFORT FOODS: If you like chocolates go for low calorie hot chocolate drink, similarly applies for diet cold drinks.go for roasted products rather than fried products.

5. BE ALCOHOL AWARE: A glass of red wine is good but not a bottle. Alcohol makes you hungrier and it becomes difficult to burn the calories.
6. REGULAR PHYSICAL EXERCISE: Do regular exercise and tune up your body. A brisk walk in the morning for 45 minutes or some workouts can do wonders.


7. DRUGS AVAILABLE: Consult your physician before taking drugs as these are taken when BMI >/= 30kg/ msquare. Drugs available: sibutramine, orlistat, rimoabant etc.

8 SURGERY: W hen BMI >/= 35 TO 40 kg/msquare.surgery done is known as bariatric surgery.

 

Health and fitness mantra November 26, 2008

Filed under: Fitness, Health — healthcuring @ 7:02 pm
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Health is wealth, they say and it is true for everyone. It is better to understand this now than to regret afterward. When your health is good, you mind will definitely work in the right direction. Exploiting your body will worsen the condition; therefore, we need to worship our body. Below are some health and fitness tips, which are very useful. So, practice these tips in your life and stay fit, always.

Quit smoking: Many people smoke to mitigate their frustrations. Does smoking help them – the answer is a big NO. Smoking is dangerous to health and once should avoid smoking. People who smoke must know the bad effects of it — some bad effects include cancer, TB, weight loss, heart attack, etc. Just take a vow today not to touch the cigarette and accept it as a challenge and win this challenge – at the end of the day, you will definitely be happy and proud of yourself.

Drink fresh water: Our body cell contains 70 per cent water and therefore, to maintain that composition, your body needs ample amount of water. Drink at least 10 – 12 glass of water daily. This practice will help regulate the body metabolism active and in tune. It will also help expel all the waste and harmful chemicals from the body.

Eat healthy food: Eating is directly related to your health – what and when you eat is important. Eat green veggies, fruits, eggs, fish, and dry fruits. Do not skip your breakfast – you should at least take something in the morning to start your daily body metabolism. Take carbohydrate rich diet only in the afternoon and eat protein and vitamin rich diet at night.

Daily physical exercise: In order to keep the body fit and strong – daily exercise is a must. Take a brisk walk in the morning or evening to warm up your body. Do some simple yoga and relax for sometime. When blood inside the body runs in the right direction, the whole physiological processes are regulated properly.

Sound sleep: early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise – this is absolutely correct. Sleep at least 6 to 7 hours. In today’s fast world, when you have more workload, you avoid sleeping and the result is obvious. Most young people are suffering from insomnia and take sleeping pills to sleep. Routine your life and sleep on time.

Follow these simple, but essential health care tips and feel the difference.

 

Knee Movement: Keep It Fit Always November 25, 2008

Filed under: Fitness, Health, Uncategorized — healthcuring @ 5:59 am
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Life is all about movement – our daily activities are directly associated with movements and it is facilitated by body joints. Can you image a day without movement – you cannot sit at a place the whole day without any activity. So, if you want to keep you active and movable, you need to keep your joints fit and healthy.

Knee joint is very crucial, as it bears the whole body weight. Many people face with the most common knee joint problem i.e., arthritis. A research study has revealed that 50 per cent of individuals above the age of 65 suffer from osteoarthritis and almost 25 per cent of them need surgery. This is really an upsetting result and awareness is all we need to tackle this problem.

Working on strengthening the joints and ligaments are important. Following are some of the preventive and treatment measures, which you can follow:

PREVENTION:

Daily exercise is a must: Go for a regular walk and exercise daily. This will really help strengthen your join muscles and ligaments.

Keep yourself mobile: Movement is very important. Do some activity and avoid sitting at a particular place for hours.

Consult the doctor when you feel joint pain: Most of the diseases if detected at an early stage are treated successfully. So, in case you feel joint pain – don’t delay, consult the doctor and take precautionary measures.

Calcium rich diet: Food is very important and what kind of food you are taking is also vital. In the process of aging, calcium rich diet is recommended. Eat green veggies, eggs, fish, mutton and other calcium rich sources.

TREATMENTS:

People who suffer from arthritis can look for treatments such as physiotherapy, aromatherapy, reflexology, and acupuncture among others. In addition, medical treatments are also available that include drugs, and other non-invasive therapies. However, surgical solutions are also available.

 

Stay healthy: A shortcut to healthy body and mind November 13, 2008

Filed under: Health — healthcuring @ 9:57 am
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You are feeling hungry and when you see the office clock, it is 4 o clock – you don’t have time to take your lunch. Yes, this is the most common problem people are facing now a days. As a result, serious health problems are becoming dominant in the society. Young people are facing lots of health problems every day. What is the reason behind all these problems? Well, the lack of healthy and timely diet is the main cause of today’s health problems. Following are some of the most useful tips you can practice in your daily lifestyle to avoid health problems.

Do not compromise with your breakfast: Breakfast is a must no matter what quantity you eat. In order to work the body metabolism properly, morning breakfast is very important. If you don’t have much time, you can boil eggs, eat bread or fruits. Eating breakfast daily on time will really help increase your body metabolism.

Take meals at regular intervals: It is advised that one should take at least 5 meals in a day including your regular breakfast, lunch and dinner. Eat something light and nutritious in the evening or when you feel hungry. This practice will provide continuous energy to your body and your metabolic efficiency will also increase.

Plan before eating out: Many people prefer eating out lunch or dinner on a regular basis. This is not a good practice, and even if you eat out in a restaurant, be cautious what you are eating. Avoid fat rich dishes and eat something healthy, low fat and low calorie food. Prefer boiled or steam food rather than eating fried and spicy foods.

Drink more water while traveling: You are working for an International company and you always travel by air. Dehydration is the most common problem people face who prefer air travel. In order to avoid dehydration and soar throat, do not eat chocolates, cold drinks, coffee, tea and other chilled stuffs immediately after the flights. Take fruit juice and drink lots of water. For a healthy body, 12 to 15 glasses of water every day is compulsory.

Never compromise with food quality: Always eat quality food, it means foods lower in fat and calories are considered as healthy. Take vitamin and protein rich food, as these elements are the important building blocks of the body. Substitute sugar with honey or jaggery.

These small and useful tips will really help you in keeping your body healthy and fresh.