Tess August 7th, 2008
Most celebrities are like you and me regarding a healthy hatred of dieting. They would rather eat healthy, and then deprive themselves of the foods they love to eat. Knowing what to eat is almost as important as knowing when to eat it.
Everyone gets hungry during the day, so keeping a bowl of fruit on your table or desk can be a healthy way to satisfy a sweet tooth. Another great snack is a handful of dry-roasted nuts.
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Tess June 20th, 2008
Metabolism is a set of organic processes that allows growth, reproduction and maintenance of bodily structures in all organisms, including humans. It is necessary for maintaining life. Part of what you eat is converted to energy (measured in calories), which is expended for performing body functions.
Even as you sleep, body functions like respiration, blood circulation and maintenance of body temperature must go on. The rate at which these organic processes are performed while you rest or are inactive is known as the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR).
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Tess June 4th, 2008
Great technological successes and access to all comforts at a click or a phone call has put the Western society in a position which is the envy of the underdeveloped world. However, there is a flip side to it also.
Modern day lifestyles that are more inclined towards materialistic gains have led to a situation where spirituality, diet and health are ignored at the cost of making it ‘big’ in life. What we fail to realize at times is that comforts and facilities are relevant and pleasurable only if we are in good health and are able to enjoy them.
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Tess January 17th, 2008
Obesity has never been on the agenda of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as it has not been a social or medical problem in China. The ancient Chinese theory is based on the Yin-Yang philosophy and the Five Elements. According to TCM, weight gain or obesity is caused by unhealthy yin-yang interaction and disturbances in the balance of functions of the body organs. When you eat, the food is digested, the nutrients are absorbed and the waste material is excreted. An imbalance of these three functions causes retention of water, fat or food in the body, leading to weight gain.
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Tess January 10th, 2008
State policy seems to have done very little to curb the increasing incidence of obesity in America. Obesity is growing and practically all the States are finding it difficult to meet the national target of reducing obesity rates to less than 15%.
Obesity in adults is indeed alarming but what deserves more attention of the authorities is that 16% of children have a body mass index of 25.5 or above. This should be enough to raise the alarm as obesity is a major cause behind serious conditions like diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and stroke. And therefore, obesity can ultimately have a direct affect on the average life expectancy of Americans.
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Tess November 14th, 2007
Different therapies approach obesity based on various perceptions of symptoms and treatment theories. The allopathic approach is to use weight loss medications that inhibit absorption of food and induce satiation to treat obesity. Alternative therapies have a different approach and lay emphasis on natural procedures, Herbs and diets for a natural weight loss since it is believed that they maintain Vitality as well.
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Tess November 6th, 2007
Almost all obese individuals want to lose weight quickly. All diets profess that their weight loss solutions will help in accomplishing exactly what is desired in the quickest possible time. What they fail to clarify or mention is that the chances of regaining weight after reverting back to normal diet are extremely high.
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Tess November 5th, 2007
affects upon the overall health of an individual. A person is considered overweight or obese based on his BMI (Body Mass Index). The BMI is calculated by dividing the weight of an individual by the square of the height (kgs/ф). As per the World Health Organization (WHO),
* A person with a BMI of 25 is overweight and
* An individual with a BMI of 30 or above is considered obese.
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Tess November 1st, 2007
Conventional medications are known for their side effects, which may range from mild to intense. These side effects can even get dangerous, if not controlled in time. There is a typical correlation between depression treatment and weight loss that needs to be viewed in the right perspective.
It has been seen that some antidepressants have appetite depressant properties. Whereas these antidepressants are approved for treating depression, their use as weight loss solutions is not recommended.
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Tess October 27th, 2007
Collagen is a simple protein found in the horny and cartilaginous tissue. Among other places, it is found in the lens of the eye. It is also the most abundant protein constituting almost 25% of all protein content in mammals. The strength of fascia, bone, cartilage, tendons and ligaments in the body is attributed to collagen and its tensile strength.
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