Problems of Being Overweight or Underweight – The Consequences of Weight Disorders

Monitoring your weight is very essential for your health since both being overweight and underweight are hazardous to your health.

Everyone would want to have the priceless asset given to humanity by God called good health. To possess a body free from any kind of disease a body that is fresh from the maker’s hands like it was on creation, where there was no sickness or even insinuations of sickness. In our desire to achieving this, we are often faced with life situations which frustrate our efforts. Weight is such one problem we are struggling with to maintain good health. Being overweight is harmful to our health and again being underweight is also dangerous. We are therefore caught in the middle and this is what is going to form the basis of our discussion in this article. I dearly your body weight may correlate to overall wellness. However extremely high or low body weight can generate health complications, such as infertility, bone problems and lethargy. It is important to note that your body weight can be improved and managed through healthy lifestyle changes. In more serious cases, medical conditions or psychological disorders trigger weight changes. If you experience weight-related problems, seek guidance from the experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under Doctor Akoury’s care. I will be telling you more about this expert as we progress but in the meantime let us consider some of the health complications associated with weight.

Fertility Issues

Did you know that both overweight and underweight individuals are at risk for infertility? This is because excess body weight is directly associated with reduced fertility in men while women with polycystic ovary syndrome which is a condition associated with obesity and insulin resistance may also cause infertility. An unhealthy diet is a common contributor to excessive weight gain and loss and it can negatively affect both men and women’s ability to procreate. In particular, diets deficient in vitamin C, folate (a B vitamin) and minerals selenium and zinc are linked to reduced fertility. Diets low in fruits, vegetables and whole grains and low-calorie, restricted diets may lack these nutrients. Besides these, low bodies weight can also cause a woman to stop menstruating, a condition known as amenorrhea. Reduced fertility is a common complication of amenorrhea which needs to be addressed professionally and in good time.

Bone Health

We all need healthy bones to keep in good shape and also to carry our weight comfortably. Keeping low body weight can frustrate nutrient intake and absorption. A restrictive diet, particularly one low in calcium and vitamin D, increase a person’s risk for osteoporosis substantially. Osteoporosis often leads to stooped posture and serious bone fractures in later life. These conditions are serious risk factors of eating disorders that involve low body weight, such as anorexia. Overweight and obesity can also hinder bone health. For instance studies have established that young adult women with high body fat displayed 8 to 9 percent weaker bone density than those with normal amounts of body fat. Therefore obese people’s bodies do not make sufficient amounts of bone mass for the amount of muscle and weight they carry. Consequently, deprived bone density, osteoporosis and bone fractures may occur.

Energy Level

Body weight often affects energy levels. People who regularly eat too much or too little are likely to experience fatigue. Since the body depends upon nutrient intake, severe calorie restriction and mal-absorption of nutrients can leave too little fuel for the body’s needs. As a result, people with illnesses characterized by weight loss, such as Crohn’s disease, anorexia and certain types of cancer, and people who diet compulsively may experience fatigue. Various factors and conditions contribute to fatigue, a number of which are associated with excess body weight. Such conditions include obesity, sleep apnea (a sleep disorder associated with obesity), type 2 diabetes and sedentary lifestyle. Being underweight can damage your health. Weighing too little can contribute to a weakened immune system, fragile bones and a lack of energy. If you’re concerned that you’re underweight, check your body mass index (BMI) and if your BMI is below the healthy range, this may suggests that your weight may be too low. If you’re underweight, it would be very important that you seek the advice of your doctor. The doctor upon evaluation may point to some underlying medical cause for your low weight, such as an overactive thyroid. Or you may simply be underweight because your diet isn’t providing you with enough energy (calories). This normally happen due to various reasons. For instance stress among other emotional problems can sometimes cause a change in eating patterns that is hard to recognize. Therefore if diet is the cause of your low weight, changing to a healthy and balance diet will be helpful in achieving a healthy weight.

Why being underweight is bad for you

Being underweight can be bad for your health now and in the future, for the following reasons:

• If you are underweight, you are more likely to be lacking vital nutrients that your body needs to grow and work properly. Calcium, for example, is important for the maintenance of strong and healthy bones. Being underweight increases the risk of osteoporosis (fragile bone disease) later in life.
• If you’re not consuming enough iron, you may develop anaemia (a lack of red blood cells), which leaves you feeling drained and tired.
• Your immune system is not 100% when you’re underweight, making you more vulnerable to catch a cold, the flu or other infections.
• For women, you may have interrupted periods and find it difficult to become pregnant. Women who are underweight can find that their periods stop. This increases the risk of problems with fertility.

Talk to someone about your weight

Healthy weight is all about good health therefore taking seriously your weight issues is very necessary. Talking to professionals like Dr. Dalal Akoury who is also the Founder of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center should be your starting point. Weight related issues should not be allowed to bring your life down especially with the presence of able professionals like doctor Akoury. Doctor Akoury is offering her exclusive NER Recovery Treatment to every patient including other physicians and health care professionals through various means like training, clinical apprenticeships, webinars and seminars. When you schedule an appointment with her, she will be able to professionally evaluate your weight condition and put you on a treatment recovery programme which will deliver your health back in record time. Many clients who have been attended to by her have nothing but positive stories to tell including other qualified professional in various disciplines. Call her now and be a part of this truly successful and fast weight recovery treatment.

Problems of Being Overweight or Underweight – The Consequences of Weight Disorders