Preventing bullying and overweight

March 1, 2017

Preventing bullying and overweight scourge demands that we work together

Preventing bullying and overweight scourge: The alarming statistics

The statistics on bullying are upsetting. We can solve this problem by preventing bullying and weight gain problems simply by encouraging healthy living. Doctor Dalal Akoury a veteran weight loss expert shares with us some of the research findings based on a recent national survey of overweight in sixth grade, 24 percent of the boys and 30 percent of the girls experienced daily teasing, bullying or rejection because of their size. The number doubles for overweight high school students with 58 percent of boys and 63 percent of girls experiencing daily teasing, bullying or rejection because of their size. This is a clear manifestation of the pain our children go through because of what we could easily solve if we did the right thing from their initial stages of life. Therefore what is bullying? The word bullying can take different forms of definitions including:

Bullying involves intentional and largely unprovoked, efforts to harm another
Bullying can be physical or verbal, and direct or indirect in nature
Bullying involves repeated negative actions by one or more against another
Bullying involves an imbalance of physical or psychological power

Nonetheless, we must also talk about this issue in plain language to keep it real and to understand the impact of bullying. Overweight children and teens who are bullied are often called names, teased, punched, ganged up on, humiliated and ignored relentlessly either in-person or in social media by their peers. Victims often feel depressed, ostracized, sad, powerless, lonely, alienated, angry, anxious and fearful. It is important that we address bullying in our schools, neighborhoods, and communities because every child has the basic human right to feel safe and secure.

Preventing bullying and overweight scourge: Who are the bullies and who are the victims?

Overweight and obese school-aged children are more likely to be the victims and perpetrators of bullying behaviors than their normal-weight peers. Naturally, both male and female children and teens report bully making fun of the way they look, dress or talk. However, males are more likely to report being physically harmed through punching or kicking, whereas girls are more likely to be excluded, ostracized and the target of rumors, especially pertaining to sexual activity. The risk factors associated with bullying victims – feelings of insecurity, low self-esteem, depression, social isolation and marginalization, lack of social skills and the inability to defend themselves in confrontational situations – are similar to the psycho-social conditions of overweight children and teens; depression, anxiety, social isolation and marginalization and low self-esteem.

Finally, bullying often comes in two categories; direct and indirect. Direct bullying involves confrontations, name calling, derogatory comments, hitting, kicking, shoving and chasing. Indirect bullying is equally aggressive, but partially hidden from the victim and can include social isolation, the spreading of lies and rumors to peers and ignoring victims in group activities. Cyberbullying may also fall into this category because the harassment and bullying is a step removed from a face-to-face contact using text messaging or social media networks such as Facebook and YouTube.

No matter the category this problem must be addressed professionally. The objective of AWAREmed health center is to transform each individual’s life through increasing awareness about health and wellness and by empowering individuals to find their own inner healing power. This is what you need and it is only a phone call away. Reach out for doctor Akoury and all this will be addressed professionally.

Preventing bullying and overweight scourge: The alarming statistics

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Natural organic makeups

February 28, 2017

Natural organic makeups that deliver beauty as it is

Natural organic makeups: Natural health benefits

Using natural organic makeups or beauty products as they are commonly known has more to offer for those who appreciate nature. This is the new revelation in this century, begging the question why do women prefer natural cosmetics? What makes them stand out? These are actually very pertinent concerns. To help us in addressing these concerns professionally, we spoke to the experts at AWAREmed health and wellness resource center under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury MD. From the expert’s view, it is evident that natural organic makeups are more advantageous for various reasons including:

Environmentally friendly – Products made from conventionally produced ingredients can have a negative environmental impact. The manufacturing of chemical-heavy health and beauty products puts those chemicals, and much more, into the air and water, and even more goes down the drain in your own homes. When ingredients for natural health and beauty products are farmed and manufactured organically, fewer chemicals are put into the air and water.

All natural – These cosmetics speak for themselves. Just like their name connotes, they are all natural. It means that the ingredients used are not chemically or synthetically made. Instead, plant and flower extracts are used. They also contain natural nutrients like Vitamin E that keeps skin healthy and glowing.

Prevention of irritation – Many people’s skin is reactive and allergic to chemically produced beauty products because the chemicals, artificial colors, and fillers in them (skin care products and makeup) can cause redness, irritation, and breakouts. This, therefore, makes the natural makeup, skin care products, and body products most preferable because unlike the others, they work with your skin and not against it.

The sense of smell – Artificial fragrances are designed to cover up the smell of other chemicals used in traditional health and beauty products. The effect is that you have a chemical to cover up another chemical, and all those chemical smells can cause headaches in many people. However natural health and beauty products smell like their natural ingredients, not a collection of chemicals. Natural health and beauty products scented with natural essential oils can even provide aromatherapy.

Natural organic makeups: Compatible with all skin types with no side effects

Natural cosmetics are perfect for all skin types. Whether you are dark or fair, you will find natural cosmetics be its foundation, eye shadow, and lipstick which are appropriate for your skin tone. Women with oily or sensitive skin can also use them and never have to worry about worsening their skin condition. There are beauty products that can irritate your skin, and cause pimples and other infections or block your pores and make your skin dry or oily. However, with natural cosmetics, you don’t need to worry about these. The natural ingredients used to guarantee no side effects and you can apply them anytime you want.

Finally, I understand quite clearly that making a sudden change to using natural health and beauty products may not be easy more so if you have never done so before. The good news is that you need not worry any longer because doctor Akoury understood the problem before it could happen and made a decision to establish this medical center primarily to transform each individual’s life through increasing awareness about health and wellness and by empowering individuals to find their own natural inner healing power. For any concerns about your skin and the products you use, call doctor Akoury today.

Natural organic makeups: Natural health benefits

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Childhood obesity discovery

February 28, 2017

Childhood obesity discovery if done in good time can help in arriving at quick solutions

Childhood obesity discovery: Causes of being obese and overweight

Obesity and overweight are a serious threat to human life, allowing this to happen in one’s life is not only harmful but also life shortening. We must do all it takes to ensure our safety from these conditions. Doing this is only possible when we demonstrate by good example to our children that we are living a healthy lifestyle. If this is done, we will not have time talking about childhood obesity discovery. Because we will be careful in monitoring their growth and development ensuring that they are healthy and active. As good parents, we must be knowledgeable of the causes, precautions and solutions. If your child is obese or overweight, it means that they are carrying excess body fat and if no action is taken, the extra weight may cause problems in their health.

You may not have any idea how to go about this because for sure it is not easy. We want to be of help to you and your children by inviting you to schedule an appointment with experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury’s care. We have a team of well trained and experienced experts who are waiting to receive you with dignity and help you establish whether your child is overweight or obese by calculating their body mass index (BMI). This is a measurement of your child’s weight in relation to their height as we do this, remember that a child’s BMI is not interpreted in the same way as for adults. Their BMI is charted on special growth charts which show how your child’s BMI compares with the normal range for children in the same age bracket, sex and ethnic background.

Childhood obesity discovery: Health risks for overweight or obese children

Children who are overweight or obese can develop health problems during childhood because of their weight. Health complications may include:

Type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure
Fatty liver disease
Gallstones and
Signs of heart disease

The disturbing thing is that these health complications have traditionally been associated with adults, where overweight and obese adults are having an increased risk of developing them. However due to the intensifications in the levels of childhood obesity, these obesity-related health complications are affecting much younger people today. Therefore a child who is overweight or obese will most likely develop the following complications besides the already mention above:

Going through puberty early.
Being overweight or obese as an adult (more than half of children who are obese will grow up to be obese as adults).
Joint problems, including osteoarthritis and separation of the ball of the hip joint from the upper end of the thigh bone (slipped capital femoral epiphysis).
Developing iron deficiency and vitamin D deficiency.
Breathing problems, including worsening of asthma, obstructive sleep apnea (difficulties with your child’s breathing whilst they are asleep) and feeling out-of-breath easily when they are exercising.

Finally, being overweight or obese at this tender age can also have psychological effects for some. It may lead to low self-esteem and serious lack of confidence. The victim may be subject to bullying because of their weight. They may become withdrawn and avoid social contact. It may lead to low mood and, in severe cases, depression. When these conditions are recognized and treated at their initial stages of development some of these health problems may be reversed, or even prevented.

Childhood obesity discovery: Causes of being obese and overweight

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Female hormones and weight loss

February 27, 2017

Female hormones and weight loss that corrects lost waistline and stomach fats problems

Female hormones and weight loss: Gender based distinctions in weight loss

A quick observation at the male gender versus the female body tells you forthright that they are not the same. Nonetheless, even though we can make these distinctions, we have ignored them when addressing issues relating to diet and exercise for fat loss. According to the experts at AWAREmed health and wellness resource center under the leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury MD, the standard health and fitness advice of eat less and exercise more does not work once people get out of their twenties and into their thirties, forties and beyond, and women are especially vulnerable. So what are the difference between male and female hormones, what determines where women store fat, and what can women do to address the fitness and fat loss issues that are unique to them?

Women usually have smaller waists and more fat storage on the hips, thighs, and breasts. Estrogen and progesterone have much to do with this. Estrogen is largely responsible for greater fat storage around the hips and thighs while both estrogen and progesterone impact larger breasts. Because women experience monthly hormone fluctuations through the menstrual cycle, they know from experience that hormones impact how they feel, function, and look. They seem to intuitively get the fact that hormones play a role in determining whether they store fat or burn fat and where on the body it is lost or gained. To understand why women are so different, you have to understand their hormones.

Menstrual cycle

No discussion of female fat loss can take place without understanding the normal female menstrual cycle. The first day of bleeding for a woman represents day one of the menstrual cycle.

The menstrual cycle can then be divided into two phases, the follicular phase (named for the maturing of the ovarian follicle) and the luteal phase (named for the corpeus luteum which ovarian follicles become after ovulation). Ovulation, the release of an egg from the ovaries separates these two parts of the cycle.

The follicular phase is associated with higher estrogen levels compared to progesterone, while the luteal phase is the reverse. The relative ratios of these two hormones can have an impact on female related fat loss and health.

Female hormones and weight loss: Estrogen and progesterone balance

A key fat loss measure in women is the estrogen and progesterone balance and how those hormones interact with other hormones like cortisol or insulin. Bigger hips and thighs on a women suggest greater estrogen levels relative to progesterone. The reverse of that, larger breasts and smaller hips and thighs, may indicate the opposite balance of these hormones. The menstrual cycle is another key indicator of hormone balance. Since the time just before menses is usually a progesterone dominant time, PMS is a strong indication there is a progesterone deficiency relative to estrogen.

A woman can have higher than normal progesterone levels but still have a relative deficiency if estrogen levels are much higher in comparison. Many women with low progesterone relative to estrogen will report feeling like a completely different person before ovulation the first two weeks of cycle vs. after ovulation last two weeks of cycle, where they feel much worse. This ill feeling usually manifests as depression, breast tenderness, moodiness, fatigue, lack of motivation, bloating, and other complaints. All these are effects of female hormones which have direct impact on weight management which can be corrected professionally at AWAREmed health center.

Female hormones and weight loss: Gender based distinctions in weight loss

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Body inflammation and obesity

February 27, 2017

Body inflammation and obesity and remember that all cellular body inflammation causes obesity and can all be addressed by change of life style

Body inflammation and obesity: How it brings about weight gain

A common theme that links many diseases and chronic illness is uncontrolled cellular inflammation. It is a factor in diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis and many autoimmune-related conditions. Obesity has recently been added to this group of diseases as it is now known to present a low grade inflammatory response within many of the body’s tissues, which cause deleterious effects, leading to the development of cardiovascular and metabolic disease. It is well known that being overweight is detrimental to one’s health, but until recently the known mechanisms were limited. Scientists over the last decade have started to unravel the mystery of why body inflammation and obesity leads to premature death. Although there is still much to learn, it is valuable to comprehend the known effects of chronic inflammation, as the prevalence of obesity continues to be a rising problem among the American population, particularly in children.

Body inflammation and obesity: Inflammation and obesity

Inflammation is, by design, a protective response leading to the repair of tissue. Speaking to the experts at AWAREmed health and wellness resource center under the leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury MD it is evident that when inflammation becomes chronic, as is the case with obesity, chemical mediators, derived from different cellular activities, change in dynamics causing a progressive state of decline. Fat cells are now considered an immune organ that secretes numerous immune modulating chemicals. Visceral fat, in particular, is associated with the low grade inflammation that seems to be a contributing pathologic feature for metabolic disease through insulin resistance and the promotion of atherosclerotic build-up in circulatory vessels.

When high levels of visceral fat are combined with physical inactivity, over nutrition, and advancement in age, the effect becomes more pronounced. Visceral fat is highly metabolic and contributes to cytokine hyperactivity. Adipokines secreted from fat tissue influence the metabolic process and contribute to proper function. The consequent low grade inflammation associated with obesity causes disturbance in the secretion and function of adipokines. Research has identified changes in adiponectin, leptin, and resistin that exhibit harmful effects upon the body in obese individuals.

Leptin regulates energy metabolism and balance in conjunction with the brain’s hypothalamus. Leptin is currently being touted as having cardio-protective benefits among its others roles in metabolism Leptin concentrations adjust in response to obesity and contribute to insulin resistance.

The changes in leptin concentration have also been recognized as a risk factor for coronary heart disease. Likewise increased resistin concentrations correlate with obesity related inflammation and may be associated with the initiation and progression of atherosclerotic lesions. Resistin also promotes insulin resistance, although the actual mechanism is not known.

Insulin resistance due to adipokine dysfunction is further influenced by free fatty acids liberated directly into the liver from visceral fat tissue. Visceral fat releases chemicals and fatty acids into the portal system where they act on the connecting organs. The portal circulation system is a specialized network of blood vessels that connect the visceral organs to the liver.

The excess fat in portal circulation has detrimental effects on insulin action, which is worsened by sympathetic hyperactivity in response to obesity. Sympathetic hyperactivity causes heightened lypolytic action resulting in excess free fatty acids in the blood. These actions combined with beta cell hypersecretion and reduced insulin clearance resulting in hyperinsulemia, lead to early stage diabetes. This explains why body inflammation and obesity must not be given room to thrive in one’s life. You can seek for more professional information by scheduling an appointment with doctor Akoury today and your life will be transformed positively.

Body inflammation and obesity: How it brings about weight gain

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