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Direct impact obese children face out of their situation

September 3, 2016
Direct impact obese children face

Direct impact obese children face out of their situation. Family meal policy for healthy weight loss goes beyond to include lifestyle

Direct impact obese children face out of their situation: Bullying and obesity

The prevalence of obesity is at alarming level and everyone is either affected directly or indirectly. The most worrying part of it all is that children are equally in danger of the overweight complications. The problem of obesity in children is closely associated with several elements that negatively affect the child’s normal upbringing. It is the duty of every parent to ensure that their children are safe from all kinds of danger whether health wise or otherwise. The focus of this article is therefore going to help you in understanding of bullying and obesity in children by all means. The available statistics indicate that three times as many children are actually overweight or obese compared to a few decades ago.  And as a matter of fact many states today are a host of over 20% obese children thereby adding to the number of children suffering from many complications including psychological problems like bullying, poor self-esteem and isolation.

Besides such short-time problems, doctor Akoury says that there are so many long-term physical problems which can affects the heart, bones, hormones and reproductive organs of overweight and obese children. Most concerning are the links to early onset of type 2 diabetes and heart diseases which are leading causes of death in globally. Children who are overweight or obese are also more likely to be of poorer socio-economic status in future as adults. Research findings have also established that being overweight as a child is a strong predictor of obesity in adulthood. Listening to these life threatening conditions, we all need to collectively and individually be on top of everything to keep our children and the future generation form these sufferings. If you know of anybody whose child is suffering from the problems of weight related complications, you can talk to doctor Dalal Akoury MD and founder of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center a facility whose primary focus is to restore life through increasing awareness about health and wellness and by empowering individuals to find their own inner healing power. Therefore this is the place to be, schedule for that appointment and start your journey to health and safety with the experts.

Direct impact obese children face out of their situation: The link between bullying and obesity

Being overweight or obese is in itself a factor of being bullied and molestation of obese children by the peers. This has been established by several studies across the globe. Overweight or obese children are more likely to be teased by other children either verbally by name-calling, physically bullied in boys or have difficulty because other children stopping an associating with them or begin spreading rumors about them. Other children often judge overweight kids with a negative stereotype and associate them with being lazy, careless, and selfish and mean because of the way that they look. Both boys and girls who are overweight or obese are more likely to be bullied at primary school because they do not fit into the normal physical stereotype. Obese children are also more likely to be the perpetrators of verbal bullying to other children. By bullying other kids however, overweight or obese children can divert attention away from being bullied themselves. In boys particularly it is presumed this is because they are physically bigger than other children, and therefore can be physically dominant (i.e. pushing). In girls however, there is no advantage in being physically bigger than other children because most bullying is by name-calling (verbal) and relationship bullying.

Direct impact obese children face out of their situation: Bullying and obesity

 

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Bodily harms caused by obesity

August 30, 2016
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Bodily harms caused by obesity are often as a result of excess calories in the body

Bodily harms caused by obesity: The impact of obesity

The bodily harms caused by being obese are many and can be very devastating if timely action is not taken. Some of the damages may include the following:

  • From a metabolic standpoint, obesity contributes to diabetes by affecting the way the body processes sugar.
  • Additionally, obese people tend to have high cholesterol and are more vulnerable to hypertension and heart disease as had been indicated above.
  • From a quality-of-life standpoint, obesity contributes to sleep disturbances, snoring and, in severe cases, sleep apnea, all of which can lead to daytime fatigue and depression.
  • Obese people may also experience excessive sweating, overheating and frequent rashes in the folds of the skin.
  • Excess weight also puts strain on the joints and may lead to knee, ankle and back pain.
  • Obesity also increases the risk of some cancers, gall bladder disease and stroke.

Bodily harms caused by obesity: How obesity affects erectile dysfunctions

Obesity can directly affect erectile dysfunction by lowering testosterone levels. It is important noting that Testosterone is the primary sex hormone in men which plays an important and vital role in both libido and sexual function. Indirectly, obesity contributes to other diseases, such as hypertension, that are known factors in erectile dysfunction. The penis needs a sufficient supply of blood for a functioning erection. Once engorged, the vessels need to close in order to maintain the erection.

Hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and heart disease all contribute to erectile dysfunction by adversely damaging and constricting blood vessels and affecting the way blood flows in and out of the penis. It is possible to reverse the effects of obesity and obesity-related diseases with diet, exercise and in some cases, drug intervention. Besides these obese men with health issues should consult with their physicians before attempting any diet, exercise or weight-loss program. This is doctor Akoury founded this facility (AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center) to offer the much needed help. If you have been to this link you probably know doctor Akoury as a professional in weight loss. She is not just a weight lose expert but also vastly experienced in sexual dysfunction treatment. In both practices she has had an accumulation of experience of over two decades attending to all patients globally with great professionalism and confidentiality.

Nonetheless it is important to appreciate that erection occurs only when blood fills two chambers known as the corpora cavernosa. This causes the penis to expand and stiffen, much like a balloon as it is filled with air. The process is triggered by impulses from the brain and genital nerves. Anything that blocks these impulses or restricts blood flow to the penis can result in ED some of which may include:

Bodily harms caused by obesity: Lifestyle and Psychological effects

Lifestyle choices that impair blood circulation can contribute to ED. Smoking, excessive drinking, and drug abuse may damage the blood vessels and reduce blood flow to the penis. Smoking makes men with atherosclerosis particularly vulnerable to ED. Being overweight and getting too little exercise also contributes to ED.  Studies indicate that men who exercise regularly have a lower risk of ED.

ED usually has something physical behind it, particularly in older men. But psychological factors can be a factor in many cases of ED. Doctor Akoury registers that stress, depression, poor self-esteem and performance anxiety can short circuit the process and leads to an erection. These factors can also worsen the problem in men whose ED stems from something physical. Finally the impact of obesity and overweight in sexual life is real and when it happen, we must not shy away from it. The sooner we are able to face it the better for everyone whether in marriage or in active relationship. When you visit AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center, doctor Dalal Akoury will be there to help you get out of the twin conditions of being obese and erectile dysfunction in the most efficient and professional way. Remember that confidentiality is one of our strength so you need not to worry for anything.

Bodily harms caused by obesity: The impact of obesity

 

 

 

 

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Nurturing parents role in preventing obesity

August 8, 2016
Nurturing parents role

Nurturing parents role in preventing obesity will go a long way in solving the problems relating to obesity.

Nurturing parents role in preventing obesity

The reason why encouraging healthy feeding habits into the new generation is the prerogative of the parents is because they are the first contact people with the next generation. Right before the child is conceived in the womb, measures should be taken at that earlier stage to ensure that the baby being planned for is brought up in an environment full of health and comfort away from all the risks that are associated with being overweight or obese. As a professional doctor Dalal Akoury MD and founder of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center advises that children are able to mimic most of the things they see you do and listen to how you speak and conduct yourself around. When you bring in junk food from the restaurant home, your children will most likely do the same when they are of your age. In the same way when you prepare healthy meals at home and eat when hungry, the good learners will pick that from you. This and many more of such positive and healthy lifestyle is what we want to advocate for so that we are able to effectively take part in nurturing parents role and guardians as well in the prevention of childhood obesity.

Nurturing parents role in preventing obesity: Taking the first step from the beginning

Bringing up children the healthy way may not be such a simple task for most families. If you are in this category, then you need not to worry because your problem has a ready solution at the home of experts under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury. She has been in this practice for more than two decades and has an overwhelming range of experience working with different people with different weight related problems. For all your weight loss needs that is if you are already struggling with weight, doctor Akoury will be there for you. And because we are focusing on encouraging healthy feeding habits into the new generation, if you are planning to bring forth children in the future, you can also schedule for an appointment with her and get the professional advice on what you need to do and those that you need not to do for you to contributing in bring forth healthy children for the new generations to come.

The explanation of being a good role model for your children given above is very key in finding lasting solutions to the ever escalating problem of childhood obesity. This is something that must be done because failure to do so is opening the gates of health complications to come to our children and their children from all generations. It is therefore important that what we can avoid at no or very minimal cost, we should never ignore. This is very important not just for the children but also to the whole family. We want therefore to request you to choose to lead by example.

Nurturing parents role in preventing obesity

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Childhood obesity indicators and solutions

August 8, 2016
Childhood obesity indicators

Knowledge of childhood obesity indicators and solutions will be very essential in the total elimination of children’s weight gain

Childhood obesity indicators and solutions: Dealing with the root course of the problem

Dealing with the weight related problem in our children is a very costly affair. And to address this effectively, we must begin from the genesis where we identify all the childhood obesity indicators and find solutions before the problem get out of hand. It may be true that quit a number of obese adults today have given up on finding solutions to their own weight problems and by doing anything to help themselves, the younger generation cannot escape the problem of weight gain. It is because of this fact that we all need to impact positively on our children feeding habits so that as they grow up, they will be good role models for their children our grandchildren.

I know that the statistic we have from various studies and research done by different professionals and institutions can be very discouraging, but then again we owe it to our children to get past the statistics and stand on top of everything and make the much needed difference in the lives of our children. In the previous postings, I ones wondered why we must allow our children to become part of the statistic? Of what good do we have when our children are being classified as overweight or obese? This doesn’t just happen but it is the direct result of a number of behaviors including the following:

Childhood obesity indicators and solutions: Processed foods

The continuous consumption of processed foods which are ordinarily rich in added fat, sugar and salt is the major reason. Such food stuff specially fried potatoes, sugar-sweetened soft drinks, ice cream, meat pies and margarine are every ones favorites but health wise we should keep distance from using them frequently.

Besides the love for what is commonly referred to us as junk foods, these foods are for commercial purposes and anything in them is sugar coating and does not really add the much needed value to your health. Therefore bringing up children away from such meals by encouraging homemade food is a step in the right direction. Of course ones in a while you may want to treat your children to these food stuff, and that is not bad so long as it is done in close supervision and measures taken so that a repeat or addiction doesn’t occur in the process.

Childhood obesity indicators and solutions: Ignoring fruits and vegetables

The young children are often not funs of fruits and vegetables. We will be doing them a great disservice if we do not train them into feeding in a more healthy way. What is in their view not testy and appealing is actually the best. Therefore, encouraging healthy feeding habits into the new generation becomes the ultimate goal all of us must embraced says doctor Dalal Akoury

Childhood obesity indicators and solutions: Eating while watching television

Taking evening meals while concentrating on your favorite television program is not just bad, but very unhealthy. This will most likely encourage over eating and elimination of exercise. Gadgets like television, iPads computers and other form of screen can be very addictive if proper control is not exercised by the adults on the children. In active children will most likely grow into the future packing on more weight and eventually obesity.

Childhood obesity indicators and solutions: Dealing with the root course of the problem

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The application of Cortisol in weight management

September 18, 2015

The application of Cortisol in weight management: Why stress must be defeated?

The application of Cortisol in weight management

The application of Cortisol in weight management is one of the most efficient ways of weight management you can use to keep fit

In our previous article we dwelt much on the significance of cortisol in stress management and now we want to focus our discussion on the application of cortisol in weight management and why stress must be defeated so that we may come close to realizing our dream of keeping fit and with the help of experts from AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center a facility which was founded by doctor Dalal Akoury (MD) we are going to put all the facts straight, therefore this is a discussion you don’t want to miss and we want to invite you to be part of us specifically to eliminate any ignorance that is likely to cause us to lose the focus of eliminating all the complications that are associated with weight complications in our lives. Doctor Akoury from her over two decades of professional practice is looking at the happenings of today’s society and she is very much concern with the kind of commercials that tout the effectiveness of supplements like Cortislim ™ and Relacore ™ that propose to help people lose weight and feel less stressed by inhibiting the effects of cortisol. Some of these commercials do not fully inform the general public effectively about some of the following:

  • The function and importance of cortisol for bodily function.
  • The potential link between cortisol and obesity.
  • The potential link between stress, cortisol, and appetite.
  • The harmful health effects of stress-induced obesity.

Therefore to bridge the gap, we want to shade more light on the above omissions so that together we can walk along in this worthy course of proper weight management.

The application of Cortisol in weight management: Where does cortisol come from and what is its purpose in the body?

Cortisol has become a ‘prime’ hormone of fascination, discussion and confusion within the consumer and fitness industry, due to misleading television commercials and advertisements. It is a steroid (compound based from a steroid nucleus) hormone that is produced in the cortex of the adrenal glands located on top of each kidney. Fasting, food intake, exercising, awakening, and psychosocial stressors cause the body to release cortisol. Cortisol is released in a highly irregular manner with peak secretion in the early morning, which then tapers out in the late afternoon and evening. Energy regulation and mobilization are two critical functions of cortisol. Cortisol regulates energy by selecting the right type and amount of substrate (carbohydrate, fat or protein) that is needed by the body to meet the physiological demands that is placed upon it. Cortisol mobilizes energy by tapping into the body’s fat stores and moving it from one location to another, or delivering it to hungry tissues such as working muscle. Under stressful conditions, cortisol can provide the body with protein for energy production through gluconeogenesis, the process of converting amino acids into useable carbohydrate (glucose) in the liver. Additionally, it can move fat from storage depots and relocate it to fat cell deposits deep in the abdomen. Cortisol also aids adipocytes (baby fat cells) to grow up into mature fat cells. Finally, cortisol may act as an anti-inflammatory agent, suppressing the immune system during times of physical and psychological stress.

The application of Cortisol in weight management: The potential link between cortisol and visceral obesity

Cortisol directly effects fat storage and weight gain in stressed individuals. Tissue cortisol concentrations are controlled by a specific enzyme that converts inactive cortisone to active cortisol. This particular enzyme is located in adipose (fat) tissues. Studies with human visceral (fat surrounding the stomach and intestines) and subcutaneous fat tissue have demonstrated that the gene for this enzyme is expressed more by obese conditions. It has also been demonstrated in research that human visceral fat cells have more of these enzymes compared to subcutaneous fat cells. Thus, higher levels of these enzymes in these deep fat cells surrounding the abdomen may lead to obesity due to greater amounts of cortisol being produced at the tissue level. As well, deep abdominal fat has greater blood flow and four times more cortisol receptors compared to subcutaneous fat. This may also increase cortisol’s fat accumulating and fat cell size enlarging effect.

The application of Cortisol in weight management: What is the potential link between stress, cortisol, and appetite?

Animal and human studies have demonstrated that cortisol injections are associated with increased appetite, cravings for sugar, and weight gain. Epel et al. demonstrated that premenopausal women who secreted more cortisol during and after novel laboratory stressors chose to consume more foods high in sugar and fat. It has been thought that cortisol directly influences food consumption by binding to receptors in the brain (specifically, the hypothalamus). This can stimulate an individual to eat food that is high in fat and/or sugar. Cortisol also indirectly influences appetite by regulating other chemicals that are released during stress such as CRH (corticotrophin releasing hormone), leptin, and neuropeptide Y (NPY). High levels of NPY and CRH and reduced levels of leptin have been shown to stimulate appetite.

The application of Cortisol in weight management: Harmful health effects associated with stress-induced obesity

Chronic stress can contribute to several harmful physiological events. When body tissues are exposed to high levels of cortisol for extended periods of time, some cellular and tissue alterations may occur. High levels of cortisol cause fat stores and excess circulating fat to be relocated and deposited deep in the abdomen, which left unchecked can develop into or enhance obesity. In addition, hypertension (high blood pressure), hyperlipidemia (elevated lipids), and hyperglycemia (elevated glucose) have been linked to elevated cortisol levels. Individuals with a high waist-to-hip ratio (which identifies visceral obesity) are at a greater risk for developing cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes mellitus, and cerebrovascular disease. Are there any practical assessment tips for the fitness professional to utilize?

To help identify clients with a potential risk for the diseases described above (which are associated to stress-induced obesity) and distinguish any patterns of fat distribution, fitness professionals can utilize a waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) measurement or waist circumference measurement. The WHR is the circumference of the waist divided by the circumference of the hips. The waist measurement is at the narrowest part of the torso between the ribs and iliac crest. The hip measurement is around the buttocks at its maximum posterior extension.

The application of Cortisol in weight management: The significance of cortisol in stress management

Finally professionals should ensure that their clients are aware of the links between stress and abdominal obesity. Cortisol is a necessary hormone that is responsible for fuel regulation and is released while exercising, eating, awakening, and psychosocial stress. However, if there is too much cortisol in circulation, abdominal obesity can develop. This type of central obesity is linked to developing cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes mellitus, and cerebrovascular disease. An effective and regular exercise and stress management program may be a key to reducing and or preventing stress-induced obesity.

The application of Cortisol in weight management: Why stress must be defeated?

 

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