Overweight and Obesity Management in Children

November 20, 2014

Overweight and Obesity Management in Children – Family group Weight Loss

The things our children like most are the major causes of Overweight and Obesity. Management of these in Children becomes easy if we involve them effectively in healthy lifestyles behaviors

I love my children and I believe you are too. As for me they form a very dear part of my family. Anything which is affecting them affects the whole of my family. For instance the predominant of childhood overweight and obesity in our societies is escalating to epidemic. That is why as a family we are taking the problem of overweight collectively in all dimensions. Immediate treatment is not just necessary but a must if we are to bring up healthy children today and to the generations to come. Ideally this course is best taken by the application of a non-drug, multidisciplinary approach and not forgetting diet, lifestyle change, and exercise. We are encouraged by the findings of the experts that just a little reduction of calories by only 200 – 260 each day would help in the prevention of weight gain in most overweight children.

To say the truth dear friends overweight and obesity management is not very easy and more so when the victims are children. In appreciating this fact we rely on the experts opinions to make effort in managing this problem. Our source of strength has always been from doctor Dalal Akoury a medical professional who knows only what is best for her clients. Doctor Akoury, founded AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center specifically to help you and me deal with issues relating to weight. I can tell you for sure that the services offered at this facility are all inclusive. That is why as a family we had several options to choose from and we chose family group weight loss. You can schedule for an appointment with doctor Akoury today and she will take you through all the available services they offer.

This is the true home of weight loss solutions for all people regardless of what you do, have, or don’t have. Remember that doctor Akoury together with her team of experienced experts are offering exclusive NER Recovery Treatment to everyone including other physicians and health care professionals through various means like training, clinical apprenticeships, webinars and seminars. Everyone qualified professionals or otherwise can now be a part of this truly successful and fast addiction and weight loss recovery treatment.

Weight lose guidelines

In our group weight loss program at this facility under the able leadership of doctor Akoury, we have been given worthy tips which when adhered to, will help you bring up healthy children free from overweight and obesity. I urge you to consider getting this valuable health information from the doctor any time of choice. In the meantime, the following are some guidelines which can be very helpful when applied to your overweight children:

Reduce or better still avoid unhealthy fast foods, high-sugar snacks, commercial packaged snacks, soda, and sugar-sweetened beverages including too much juice.
Allow your children to take snacks, however always make sure that the snacks they are taking are healthy. The experts have established that children develop good weight and cholesterol profile by eating healthy meals frequently in smaller units than taking two or three big portions all at the same time.
Encourage your children to serve themselves their own portion of food. Doing this has been established from one of the studies that when children are allowed to serve themselves, they tend to consume 25% less.
Never use provocative words to overweight children. Condemnation really does not help, instead this could put children at risk for eating disorders, conditions which could be similar or possess greater dangers to their health.
Discourage over use of television, video games, and computer to a few hours a week. This will immensely result in proper weight control, even without use of diet and physical activity.

As a society and parents we need to focus on doing things which will make our children see us as there role models towards healthy lifestyle. What we eat both at work and at home is very important. Therefore during our family weight loss group training, we impact on our children to remain focus on the following three important behaviors:

Improved food choices
Increased physical activity
Reduced screen time.

It is important noting that these three behaviors are not only meant for children but the whole concept is applicable to everyone. Therefore if we succeed in impacting these things in our children at their young stages of life, then we will be making progress in securing the good health of our coming generation. Can you take a moment and make a reflection of how life can be if we are all free from the pandemic of overweight and its health complications? I can only admit with great humility that “yes we can.”

Changing Sedentary Habits

Changing Sedentary Habits – I know that we have mentioned this but allow me to make some emphasis on this again. Never underrate any small changes you make as long as that they are positive. For instance even small changes in physical activity can expend energy. For example, by merely getting up to turn the TV on and off instead of being stationery and opting to using the remote, and standing while talking on your cell phone may help you lose up to five pounds a year. Can you imagine that? Very simple things we often ignored. Other suggestions include:

Cooking your own food at home instead of consuming the take away food stuff from the fast food.
Walk to as many places as possible, using stairs instead of taking the escalators, elevators and gardening.
Even fidgeting may be helpful in keeping pounds off, and, in one study, chewing gum increased energy expenditure.

Finally the problem of managing overweight and obesity is the responsibility of everyone. Just like obesity can affect anyone so is the burden of finding solution. If we can all pull together in our individual or collective capacities, and with the help of the professionals like doctor Akoury, we will certainly win the war for many generations to come. Be the change you want.

Overweight and Obesity Management in Children – Family group Weight Loss

Understanding At-Risk Drinking, Alcohol Abuse and Dependence

November 20, 2014

Differences That Exists Between At-Risk Drinking, Abuse and Dependence

Alcohol drinking has different effects when taken at different levels. Doctors have credited moderate drinking of alcohol to be healthy. Some of the health benefits that are associated with moderate drinking include the following; moderate drinking of alcohol improves blood lipid profile by increasing HDL also known as good cholesterol and decreasing LDL popularly known as bad cholesterol. It also decreases blood clotting by reducing platelet aggregation, reducing fibrinogen which causes blood clotting and increasing fibrinolysis. Fibrinolysis is the process by which clots dissolve. Moderate drinking also helps in increasing coronary blood flow, reducing blood pressure, and reducing blood insulin level. However when a person drinks alcohol without moderation then all the benefits will be overweighed by the dangers that come with heavy drinking.

Differences That Exists Between At-Risk Drinking, Abuse and Dependence

There are different levels of drinking and each level exhibits different characteristics, as you begin drinking alcohol your behavior changes, the more you drink the more you will need and this is what brings about addiction. Let’s say you may begin by drinking once in a week, your thirst for alcohol will grow and before you know it you will be drinking five times in a week and this may increase gradually till you become dependent on alcohol. As the levels change so do the dangers escalate. The more you take the greater the risk. Here are the different levels of drinking.

At-risk drinking

This refers to consumption above the low-risk guidelines. At-risk drinking is consumption of alcohol in quantities that are potentially harmful to the person using alcohol. A person at this stage may not experience some of the known severe effects of alcohol consumption but if nothing is done to help a person who is at this stage of alcohol drinking to stop drinking then he may graduate to higher levels of drinking.

A man would be said to be at-risk drinker when he drinks as much 4 drinks a day or 14 drinks per week. On the other hand a woman will be said to at-risk drinker when he consumes as much 3 drinks any day or more than 7 drinks per week. Research has revealed that about 1 in 4 people who exceed these limits already have alcoholism or alcohol abuse, and the rest are at greater risk for developing these and other problems. Again, individual risks vary. People can have problems drinking less than these amounts, particularly if they drink too quickly.

Some of the risks that an at-risk drinker will have to deal with include;

He risks being dependent on alcohol if all is not done to help him evade alcohol use completely. He also risks succumbing to injuries this is because drinking too much increases your chances of being injured or even killed. Alcohol is a factor, for example, in about 60% of fatal burn injuries, drowning, and homicides; 50% of severe trauma injuries and sexual assaults; and 40% of fatal motor vehicle crashes, suicides, and fatal falls.

Another risk is the risk the risk of poor health such as depression and even sleep disorders, other risk is the risk of contacting sexual infections while alcohol has taken toll. However it is good to note that of all the risk, the biggest risk is that of becoming dependent on alcohol as that will be hard to deal with due to severity of the withdrawal symptoms associated with it.

Alcohol Abuse

Alcohol abuse refers to hazardous or socially inappropriate behavior while drinking e.g., dangerous driving. A person who has reached the level of alcohol abuse will not know the bad manners he is involved in are as a result of his heavy drinking and they are mostly involved in bar brawls and fights as they will cease to be in control of their actions while under the influence of alcohol.

Alcohol dependence

Alcohol dependence is a psychological syndrome characterized by compulsive drinking and loss of control over consumption. At this level a person becomes dependent on alcohol so much that he cannot survive without it. Most of the time they will be seen drunk and they will no longer control the frequency and the amount of alcohol they control daily. This will make it even hard for them to maintain their jobs and supplement their family needs.

The difference between at-risk drinking, alcohol abuse and dependence

There are indicators that will let you differentiate whether a person is an at-risk drinker, an alcohol abuser or dependent on alcohol. We will use these indicators to help us find the difference between these levels of alcohol consumption.

Withdrawal symptoms- the withdrawal symptoms are not present in the at-risk drinkers, in those at alcohol abuse the withdrawal symptoms are absent too but in alcohol dependence withdrawal symptoms are mostly present.

Tolerance- in both at-risk drinkers and alcohol abuse there is mild tolerance to alcohol while in alcohol dependence there is marked tolerance.

Weekly consumption- at at-risk the weekly consumption is just above the low-risk guideline while alcohol abuse is characterized by binge drinking. In alcohol dependence a person will drink 40 or more drinks per week.

Drinks per day- at-risk drinker may take fewer than 4 drinks per day while at alcohol abuse a person will sometimes take less than 4 drinks daily. At alcohol dependence a person will rarely take less than four drinks a day.

Social consequences- at at-risk a person will not have social problems, while at alcohol abuse he will have occasional argument with wife and may face problems at work. At alcohol dependence the social consequences are quite severe, he may lose his job.

Alcohol abuse

Physical consequences- at at-risk the physical consequences may be mild, these may include; hypertension, insomnia and fatty liver. At alcohol abuse the physical consequences may include trauma and violence while at alcohol dependence the physical consequences may be severe, these may include cirrhosis and pancreatitis.

Alcoholism is a problem that many people are chained to. We at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center are committed to availing help to addicts by availing some of the most effective integrative approaches to healing an addict. Call on Dr. Dalal Akoury (MD) at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for help.

Differences That Exists Between At-Risk Drinking, Abuse and Dependence

Weight Loss and Reputable weight Loss management service

November 20, 2014

Weight Loss and Reputable weight Loss management service – Avoid dubious weight management services

the problem of getting a reputable weight loss management service provider can be very challenging, however with AWAREMED you will not be disappointed.

Having understood the consequences of overweight and obesity, you are now looking forward to taking action to put off some weight. This decision is a worthy one and should be encouraged by all means. Even as you are making this noble step, it can be very difficult in getting the right weight loss management service providers who will deliver accurately. That is why doctor Dalal Akoury founded AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center. This is a weight loss facility with a difference, where doctor Akoury and her team of experts have dedicated their over two decades of experience and professionalism in bringing hope to the hopeless. At this facility we understand where you’re coming from and will gladly take you out of that situation of overweight professionally.

It is very crucial that everybody put some reasonable management on their weight. Doing this can reduce your risk of serious health complications. Remember that being obese is like getting the VIP ticket for health problems such as heart diseases, type 2 diabetes, some cancer and many other complications. There are a range of weight management services available, including doctors, dietitians, commercial weight loss programs, very low-calorie diets (meal replacement programs) and kilojoule-controlled meals. Therefore, when looking towards losing weight effectively, it is important that you choose your weight loss management service carefully. There are very many commercial weight loss programs in the market offering safe weight management and lifestyle suggestions to their clients. Others may rely on unproven or unhealthy methods of weight control. You must by all means choose the best and the following are some of the things that take a good weight management service will seriously:

Emphasize improved health, such as lower blood cholesterol, and plan to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease
Emphasize a balanced approach to eating, including foods from all of the core food groups
Focus on the loss of body fat (for example, waist measurement), not just total body weight
Include regular exercise and physical activities
Advise against a daily energy intake of less than 5,000 kj
Recommend a gradual weight loss of around one to four kilograms a month to begin with, and aim for 10–20 per cent loss of total body weight in the longer term
Appreciate input from your doctor or healthcare professional
Advise on how to improve long-term eating and exercise habits
Offer ongoing support with your weight management, even when you have achieved your goal weight
Offer details on all fees and costs of additional items
Give clear information on the refund policy.

Dubious weight management services

As I have said there are many weight loss service providers in the market. Keep away from those who will advise you wrongly to:

Cut out one or more of the major food groups
Replace food with powders or supplements
Use unproven or unsafe equipment such as saunas, passive exercise machines, diuretics and body wraps
Aim for rapid weight loss
Focus on quick weight loss, but doesn’t include any guidance on how to maintain a healthy weight for the long term
Sign up without being clear about all fees and costs of additional items
Sign up without offering you clear information about their refund policy.

In all these however, If you decide to start on a very low-calorie diet (VLCD) may be by using meal replacement shakes, bars or soups, it would be necessary that you consult a dietitian to make sure you are still meeting all your nutritional requirements, have ongoing support to continue the program and advice for reintroducing solid foods to avoid any weight regain.

Risk Factors

Now that you are able to choose between the good and bad weight loss service providers, it is equally important that you are informed of the risk factors involved. Like for instance, did you know that your place of residences can be a risk factor? Take for example if you’re living in America where overweight and obesity is rampant, you will be more vulnerable to becoming overweight.

Age – overweight and obesity has no boundary when it comes to age. It can happen to anybody indiscriminately. For instance many children and adolescents are becoming overweight in America and beyond like never before. Gaining weight is a common phenomenon with age and adding like some 10 pounds to a normal base weight over a period of time is not harmful. However, the typical weight gain in American for instance adults over 50 of age is escalating and worrisome. Studies have established that by age 55, the average American shall have added nearly 40 pounds of fat during the course of adulthood. This condition is even made worse by the fact that muscle and bone mass decrease with age.

Gender – In men, BMI tends to increase until age 50 and then it levels off. In women, weight tends to increase until age 70 before it break even. As for women we have three high-risk periods which include:

At the onset of menstruation, particularly if it comes early.
After pregnancy, with higher risk for women who are already overweight.
Menopause, many women will gain weight after menopause.

These high risk times are important because they may allow women to target high-risk times, and consequently prevent unnecessary weight gain.

Economic Group – Obesity is more prevalent in lower economic groups. This is so because the low income women and their families tend to have weak financial abilities to purchase enough fresh fruits and vegetables and are actually taking in more calories a day than higher-income women. Besides this, it has also been established that obesity is increasing in young adults with college education as well as in other groups.

Ethnic Groups – like in America for example, statistics indicate that among ethnic groups in general, African-American women are more overweight than Caucasian women are, but African-American men are less obese than Caucasian men are. Hispanic men and women tend to weigh more than Caucasians. Finally these are just a few of the risk but like I had mention, talking to doctor Akoury about your weight problems is very necessary as it will be like opening the doors of solution to all your weight problems. Call her today and begin the recovery journey professionally with the real experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center.

Weight Loss and Reputable weight Loss management service – Avoid dubious weight management services

Herbs Associated With Relaxing and Strengthening the Nervous System

November 19, 2014

Herbs Associated With Relaxing and Strengthening the Nervous System

Herbs Associated With Relaxing and Strengthening the Nervous System Composed of the all the nerve tissues in the body the nervous system plays very critical roles in the body. They are composed of the nerve tissues that receive stimuli and transmit stimuli to the nervous systems and to initiate responses. The central nervous system consists of the brain and the spinal cord and functions as the points of collection of all the nerve impulses. This is how the nervous system works; the sensory nervous system receives the stimuli, the central nervous system interprets them while the motor nervous system initiates responses.

The nervous system are very vital in the body and so they ought to be performing at optimum always, however due to some of the substances that a person may use such as drugs and alcohol the communication between these nerve tissues may be tampered with leading to rise of some complications in a person . Therefore there is need for the entire nervous system to replenished, relaxed and strengthened and nothing does that better than the nervines. The nervines are herbs that are specifically for the nervous system. They correct all the defects in the nervous system as well as strengthening the nervous system.

Here are some herbs that can be used to replenish, relax and strengthen the nervous system

Kava– This herb is very potent. It is very effective for intense anxiety, stage fright. Inability to cope. It is also good for toothache, pain from cystitis, muscle relaxant, insomnia. Due to its extreme potency it can only be used once in a while

Lavender– this herb is uplifting hence good for low moods. It is good for mild anxiety and improves sleep quality. For persistent depression use lavender with holy basil and damiana.

Prickly Ash– it is good for depleted nerves. Prickly ash stimulates nervous system, circulation, and disperses herbs.

Rhodiola– Rhodiola is a powerful antidepressant. It works to restore inner reserves. It also cures fatigue from heartache.

Lemon Balm– calming and uplifting. For mild depression and SAD. It can be used with St. John’s wort, vitamin D and fish oils. It also elevates mood.

Linden Blossom– It can be used for mild hypertension and heart palpitations. It can be used with motherwort and hawthorn.

Motherwort– good for hormonal or menopausal anxiety. It settles chronic anxiety with racing heart. It can be used with oats and vervain.

Mullein root and leaf – protects myelin sheath- holds moisture around the nerve endings. It can be used with St. John’s Wort.

Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora herb). Skullcap is a broad spectrum Nervine tonic. This herb has been used successfully in cases of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and headaches. Skullcap is considered one of the preferred herbs to help ease withdrawal symptoms during recovery. During the first 72 hours of withdrawal, it may be taken every couple of hours. Skullcap contains large amounts of flavonoids which act as natural anti-inflammatory agents.

Valerian (Valeriana officinale root). Valerian is another strong nervine. Extracts of Valerian have been used for centuries in Europe to resolve cases of insomnia, nervous disorders, anxiety, and depression. It is known to be beneficial for individuals who have a history of cocaine and/or alcohol use and also suffer from nervous disorders.

Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata blossom). Passion Flower is another great nervine. Milder than Valerian, it is excellent for relieving tension and for insomnia. Rich in flavonoids, Passion Flower is probably most effective when combined with Valerian and other nervines.

Herbs Associated With Relaxing and Strengthening the Nervous System

Chamomile (Matricaria recutita blossom). Chamomile is known as a mild relaxant as well as a stomachic used for improving digestion. It contains the two compounds azulene and guaiazulene, which have been shown to stimulate growth of liver tissue in rats. Chamomile may also be helpful when prepared as a homeopathic remedy.

Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba leaf). Ginkgo is an outstanding herb which has been shown to improve cellular glucose uptake, scavenge free radicals, encourage peripheral circulation, improve short term memory, and enhance energy. For the recovering addict who feels that his memory and circulation have been compromised, Ginkgo is a good place to begin.

Thunbergia laurifolia– This herb is commonly used in Thailand for detoxification. This herb is potent enough to cleanse the body of harmful; effects of the long-term use of drugs and alcohol. It also works well in reducing fevers. In a recovering addict it may help in clearing all the debris of alcohol and drugs.

Dandelion– This herb is widely used in Europe as an excellent liver detoxifier and mild diuretic. It increases the flow of bile and encourages both the transformation and transportation of nutrients. It has been used historically to treat liver disorders, arthritis and gout. In the addict it will ease the transportation of nutrients in the body and restore energy in the cells.

Oats (Avena sativa) – Oats is one of the best remedies for “feeding” the nervous system, especially when under stress. It is specific in cases of nervous debility and exhaustion, especially when associated with depression. Also for shingles and other herpes infections and even degenerative wasting conditions such as multiple sclerosis. Oats may be taken as porridge. Tincture: Extracts of “milky” seed, 2-3 ml up to 4 times daily.

St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) – St. John’s wort has a sedative, restorative and pain-reducing effect. Thus it can be used for the treatment of neuralgia, anxiety and tension. Its tonic action on the entire nervous system makes it useful for nervous debility and stress. Useful for irritability and anxiety due to menopause. Not recommended when there is severe depression.

Finally, Here at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center we are committed to availing help to addicts by availing some of the most integrative approaches to healing an addict. We advocate for natural healing to all kinds of addiction. In case you are struggling with addiction just call on Dr. Dalal Akoury (MD) at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for help.

Herbs Associated With Relaxing and Strengthening the Nervous System

Recovering Addiction; Natural Medicine

November 18, 2014

Natural Medicine for the Recovering Addiction

There are problems that we suffer from today that can be easily solved if we leaned on Mother Nature. We however have been blinded and tied to the orthodox treatment standards that do not offer lasting solutions to our diseases. Most if not all of the orthodox medical interventions focus on treating the symptoms of a disease and not on healing the person wholly. Addiction is one problem that many people have suffered from and still many people are stuck to even today. The biggest problem with Recovering Addiction is that to help the addicts to stop using the drugs other substances are used to help satisfy their cravings these substances may make them dependent, they will not be able to feel normally without using the substances hence giving rise to severe withdrawal symptoms whenever they try to creep out of them. The addicts therefore need to explore some of the most effective healing approaches that can only be availed by nature. The natural medicine has been used in fighting addiction for a long time. In most Asian countries the natural addiction treatments are used by many are greatly preferred.

People turn to substance of abuse for a momentary salvage from their physical and emotional problems but after along use of such drugs their physical and mental health becomes greatly debilitated. The nervous system becomes affected and the entire body becomes unable to perform most of its functions effectively. To effectively treat an addict a more integrative approach should be used to ensure that not only the symptoms are treated but the entire system that is affected by the use of the drug is rectified and the person can enjoy life without fear of addiction to the substance troubling him in the future.

Recovering Addiction

Natural medicine is focused on the patient, Recovering Addiction

Most of the healers who use natural medicine in curing recovering addicts are integrative in their approach to healing the patient. This focus on healing the patient aims at detoxifying the body and all the affected systems by the long-term drug use, replenishing all the needed nutrients that the use of the drugs had depleted in the body and boosting the immunity of the addict to be able to resist the urge to indulge in drug use. The treatment is therefore focused on whole person healing. The drugs o not only affect the physical being of a person but affects the entire trinity; the body the spirit and the mind. With such a treatment everything about the addict changes including his behavior.

After along use of drugs the body loses some of the most valuable nutrients, therefore it is crucial to have these nutrients replenished during the recovery process. Some of these crucial minerals and vitamins that are depleted after long use of drugs include; calcium, magnesium and even zinc.

Detoxification is a crucial process in addiction recovery, the liver and the digestive system should be cleansed and the nervous system strengthened and restored treating any type of debility in the nervous system. Some of the crucial minerals and vitamins that are available naturally and in bio-friendly forms that can be supplemented to benefit an addict include;

Zinc– zinc is a mineral that plays an important role in carbohydrate metabolism. As said earlier the use of alcohol and drugs of abuse causes a zinc deficiency. Low zinc levels can cause liver deterioration and diminished functioning of the reproductive organs, immune system, and skin. A recovering addict should supplement zinc using Zinc picolinate which is considered bio-friendly. Eating foods that are rich in zinc like pumpkin seeds can also help an addict.

Calcium– Calcium is one of the most important nutrients for strengthening the nervous system. Caffeine, sugar, alcohol, and other drugs often cause the body to eliminate calcium. Caffeine, for example, has been shown to double the urinary excretion of calcium. Several studies have demonstrated low serum calcium levels in alcoholics. Low levels of calcium and magnesium levels are often the root of irritability, muscular spasm, and pain experienced by alcoholics and drug addicts. A recovering addict should consider 1000 mg of elemental calcium per day in divided doses, preferably at the beginning of meals. Nutritionists however advocate for green sources of calcium.

Herbs that can be used to promote healing in recovering addiction

Thunbergia laurifolia– This herb is commonly used in Thailand for detoxification. This herb is potent enough to cleanse the body of harmful; effects of the long-term use of drugs and alcohol. It also works well in reducing fevers. In a recovering addiction it may help in clearing all the debris of alcohol and drugs.

Dandelion– This herb is widely used in Europe as an excellent liver detoxifier and mild diuretic. It increases the flow of bile and encourages both the transformation and transportation of nutrients. It has been used historically to treat liver disorders, arthritis and gout. In the Recovering addiction it will ease the transportation of nutrients in the body and restore energy in the cells.

Recovering Addiction

Ginkgo – this herb has many medicinal properties. It is known to increase energy by enhancing cellular glucose uptake. It is also a scavenger of free radicals. Its other benefits include; it encourages peripheral circulation and improves short term memory. It is good for a recovering addict as it’s improves cognitive functions.

Natural Medicine for the Recovering Addiction

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