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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Defeating overweight bullying war

March 1, 2017

Defeating overweight bullying war begins by facing squarely all the weight loss challenges

Defeating overweight bullying war: The magnitudes of bullying

The magnitude of bullying as a consequence of being obese is escalating each day. And to contain this, doctor Dalal Akoury MD, President, and founder of AWAREmed health and wellness resource center founded this facility to help in defeating overweight bullying war among many other weight related complications. And as we progress into the discussion, it’s important to appreciate that, talking about one of the consequences of being overweight or obese must be done openly. Therefore, if your child is a victim of bullying, the following are some of the things you can do to help:

Schedule an appointment with doctor Dalal Akoury to get first-hand professional treatment for the root course of the problem which is being overweight.
Encourage your child to ask the adults around them for help.
Encourage your child to join an organization or group at school. Be sure to create a safe and welcoming place for your child to have friends visit.
The most important thing is to help your child stay safe by not trying to not worsen the situation.
Help your child learn to defend themselves from bullies by encouraging them to stay calm, look the bully in the eye and stand up tall.
When bullying incidents occur, write them down with your child. Keeping track of the incidents will help you prepare for meetings with teachers, parents and, if necessary, law enforcement officers.
Enrolling children in self-defense or martial arts classes can build their confidence and teach them how to protect themselves from bullies even as they cut on weight.
Make an appointment with your school principal and your child’s teacher to inform them of the bullying and to ask their help in addressing the situation. Ask about the school policies on bullying and for any available resources to help you and your child.

Defeating overweight bullying war: The community’s role

Looking for the discussion, the root course of the all problem is overweight, as a society we have a duty to transform our habits to be in line with the required standard of healthy lifestyle. Our children literally learn from our habits. Parents and families must ensure a total change of events towards a healthy lifestyle. When we encourage the whole society into living and eating healthy food, participating in physical activities and supporting one another in ensuring this is achieved collectively or individually then we will be addressing the root course of the problem and our children will not become victims of bullying, stigma or lose their self-esteem.

As a community we have a duty to become the good ambassadors of change we want, therefore we need to create an intensified awareness about healthy lifestyle not just to our communities but also to the neighboring communities so that we do not have our children relapsing when they mingle with their friends from the neighborhood. We must also impact positively to the learning institutions where our children go to by encouraging good programs to help schools, parents, and organizations create safe, secure environments for all children.

Finally, overweight children need to hear the same positive message. They need us to step up and advocate for their basic human right to safe, secure environments where they can grow and succeed. We need to work together to make it better for them. Talking about working together in defeating overweight bullying, you can call doctor Akoury today for a better understanding of what your role would be as a parent.

Defeating overweight bullying war: The magnitudes of bullying

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Overweight motivates bullying

March 1, 2017

Overweight motivates bullying the sooner you work on it the better

Overweight motivates bullying: The consequences of bullying

If you have been with us on this site you must have learned of several consequences of being obese or overweight. Our overweight children are vulnerable in schools. Why? Studies have established that being overweight motivates bullying and recently bullying has been sighted as one of the major consequences our overweight children face psychologically. With the help of experts from AWAREmed health and wellness resource center, we want to seek for answers to some pertinent questions that are associated with being overweight and bullying. Under the leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury MD President and founder of this establishment, we have made it a priority that we will do all we can to fight tooth and nail the scourge of obesity. We understand the pains it afflicts in our people’s lives. And that is why our team of experts is working round the clock to ensure good health for all of us. You may want to consider calling doctor Akoury for a much more professional advice and treatment over this issue.

Bullying being one of the most psychological problems is a highly individualized experience just as physical pain. Some children or teen may endure bullying better than others. It is important that the type of bullying, the level, intensity and frequency of contact with the bully or bullies be deliberated on when assessing and evaluating the emotional and physical consequences of being a victim. The result of such is that overweight children who are victims of bullying will avoid attending to activities at the playground or schools which will translate into their being inactive and poor performance academically. Besides this bullying can be very extreme in some case and lead to much more catastrophic results like suicide. This is very painful and so we must be careful when discussing the consequences of bullying in general terms since the threshold for different types of bullying will fluctuate from child to child.

Overweight motivates bullying: Helping a child who is being bullied

For you to address bullying problem related to overweight or obese children, you must be knowledgeable of the problem. Your children will require consistency, humility, compassion and above all listening to the child’s experience without judging them. It won’t be easy, you must be ready to withstand the obstacles which may come your way like you may be tempted to portion blame on the child or even suggest that, “You need to learn to defend yourself.” Being overprotective may also be an option for you like “I must discuss this with his/her parents straight away.” These are obstacles and should be avoided because they will make you harden your position which may only result in making enemies.

Therefore, your best plan of action should be to show your child how to use all the resources available to create a safer and more secure environment for them like.

Surround your child with family and neighbors who know your child is being bullied and ask that they support you in protecting your child is not just important for your child but also to theirs as well.
Cultivating a “zero tolerance” for bullying environment in your child’s community ensures all children have access to a safe, nurturing, learning environment.
You and your child can work together to ensure all kids are safe and empowered to speak up against bullies.
Remember, you may be the only person your child can trust and come to for help.

Overweight motivates bullying: The consequences of bullying

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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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Inflammatory detriment and obesity

February 27, 2017

Inflammatory detriment and obesity comes mainly from all toxic food elements

Inflammatory detriment and obesity: Interleukin-6

When addressing the problems that are associated with obesity, it is worth noting that, Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is possibly another factor associated with inflammatory detriment within the portal system. In her decades of practicing, doctor Dalal Akoury MD President and founder of AWAREmed health and wellness resource center reiterates that high levels of IL-6 are a marker for inflammation and vascular pathology. Obese subjects demonstrated a 50% greater portal vein IL-6 concentration, demonstrating, again, the profound effect visceral fat has on pathogenic indicators. Portal vein IL-6 correlates with systemic C-reactive protein concentrations.

C-reactive protein is associated with cardio- and peripheral vascular disease. C-reactive protein and oxidative stress are now presumed to interact in the early inflammatory processes of atherosclerosis. This is significant for young obese individuals. Although more research is necessary for conclusive association, C-reactive protein may be a new risk factor for CAD in individuals under 25 years of age.

Inflammatory detriment and obesity: Inflammation imbalances

The imbalance between increased inflammatory stimuli with a concurrent reduction in anti-inflammatory activity may be the foundation for the accelerated endothelial dysfunction and insulin resistance associated with obesity and the comorbid disorders of metabolic disease. More research is needed to clearly delineate the particular relationships, but it seems evident that the low grade inflammation caused by obesity and visceral adiposity lead to the premature development of disease. This, more so than ever before, identifies the importance of weight management during the developmental years and ongoing efforts to control weight throughout one’s lifespan.

Nonetheless, this must not be seen to have shut the doors for individuals who are obese currently. The good news is that, there is still hope of recovery. This is because weight loss is related to reduction of oxidative stress and inflammation, and these beneficial effects are likely to translate into reduction of cardiovascular risk in obese individuals. Likewise, exercise and dietary management, along with pharmacologic intervention can lead to atherosclerotic reversal in the earlier stages of CAD. Individuals with central adiposity, poor blood lipid profiles, and hypertension or insulin resistance should seek immediate professional assistance to prevent further health detriment.

Finally, in view of professionalism in addressing this problem, it will interest you to note that, because of the passion of helping and eliminating addiction and weight related complications, doctor Akoury founded this facility, primarily to help in transforming each individual’s life through increasing awareness about health and wellness and by empowering individuals to find their own inner healing power. Besides that, it is also important to appreciate that, Akoury’s practice focuses on personalized medicine through healthy lifestyle choices that deal with primary prevention and underlying causes instead of patching up symptoms making her the best for all your treatment needs. You may now want to schedule an appointment with doctor Akoury on telephone number 843 213 1480 for the commencement of your treatment process professionally.

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