Obesity Sitting in Offices

July 28, 2014

Obesity Sitting in Offices – Modern Office Comfort

Obesity sitting in offices. the kind of comfort we have in our offices are influences obesity in our lives most office chairs are not fit for good health.

Everyday around the world people are busy making efforts to be as comfortable as possible in all sectors of life. Both the old and the young, rich and poor, illiterate and literate virtually everyone you included. The only things not know to us in the rush for comfort is that we are using the same speed in acquiring health complications. Take a look around you beginning with your home, office, your car, your church hall, cinema halls name them what kind of seats are you using? This is what I am talking about. I will not object to the fact that these seats are indeed comfortable but are they comfortable to your health?

What you may not know is that these comfortable seats as you call them are a great threat to good health and are associated with the problem of weight gain and obesity meaning as we buy comfort we are at the same time paying for health problems related to weight gain and obesity. Have you ever wondered why our ancestors were very healthy and were living longer than we are today? There are several reasons but I will only talk about how they used to sit and what they were sitting on

Tracing the kind of life our ancestors lived in relation to today’s life style weight gain was never a problem and to be honest there was under weight. They were using firm wooden furniture without the arm’s length and back rest which is very uncomfortable for us today, what surprises me is that there was no weight related problem and less incidences of certain types of diseases that to an epidemical proportion affects the industrialized world today. Let us discuss further about these olden day’s seats.

Obesity Sitting in Offices – The traditional seats

The body needs to be active and because of the nature of life today most of the while collar jobs we do are done while sitting down of these modern seats. Studies have established that sitting for a long time as we do in our offices on the modern seats brings adverse musculoskeletal changes which causes excessive weight gain. In most societies in the developing world for example the kinds of furniture used consisted of very simple three legged seats without the back or arm rest. These industrious seats like the sofa, couch, armchair, rocking chair or even the chairs fitted with backrest were a luxury that could only be associated with a small population of the rich who could afford them. The point is that the majority of the world’s populations were using chairs with a wooden seat and wooden benches, and in the last few decades huge changes have happened.

Obesity Sitting in Offices – Upholstered furniture

Not so long ago, even in the industrialized world, the upholstered furniture was affordable only to rich people. Nowadays, due to the advancement in technology, production and economic prosperity, it is available to a great percentage of the world’s population because of the drastic reduction of their cost. The economic prosperity has come with great changes and diversification of how we live. We have replaced the traditional sitting furniture with modern ones consisting of chairs with an upholstered seat surface, like sofa, arm chair, couch, etc. if you were to interrogate technology of producing today’s upholstered sitting furniture is vastly different from the manufacturing technology that was used just a few decades ago. As a matter of fact not long ago all upholstered sitting furniture were made using spring systems. The expensive sitting furniture was made using eight-way hand-tied springs that offer a firmer seat and a sitting position. The less expensive sitting furniture was made using sinuous springs that offers a softer seat.

The current technology has tactfully eliminated the use of eight way hand tied spring and sinuous springs in a bid to cut on cost and has resorted in the cheap method of stuffing or padding with soft fuelling, mostly using polyurethane foam which are less costly. Even though a few furniture are still being made using springs these are very expensive and a preserved of the very rich leaving the majority with the upholstery of the cheap sitting furniture consists of high density polyurethane foams wrapped in fabrics that provides far softer seats compared with the sitting furniture that is made by using the spring system. The element of cost has drastically revolutionized the quality of seats in that it is less and less common for chairs to have a firm surface of the seat and most chairs have a soft upholstered seat.

This revolution has not only replaced the old sitting furniture with the less costly version of modern sitting furniture’s in households, but also in public places like schools, universities, restaurants etc. chairs with a firm seat surface are replaced with the less costly version of sitting furniture that have a soft upholstered seat. This has really increased the current generation vulnerability to weight gain and obesity and all other complications associated with the two.

Obesity Sitting in Offices – Overweight and Obesity

Funnily enough the changes that have taken place in the life style and food is not too much in relation to the ones that took place in the sitting furniture revolution. Let us get a bit of insight of this aspect even as we try to understand the implications of weight gain and obesity in the whole process. Just not long ago (a few decades) the greater population of people suffering from overweight and obesity came from the bracket of the rich and wealthy people while it is the rich who could afford the upholstered sitting furniture. Nonetheless obesity was rare and morbid obesity was inexistent the reason for this being, the seats of the upholstered sitting furniture were far less soft compared to today’s cheap version of upholstered sitting furniture. What a contrast that:

Today the expensive upholstered furniture is made by using the same technology that was used a few decades ago.
Today the prevalence of obesity among the poor population is not much different than what was the case a few decades ago.
The primary reasons for that is that they still use sitting furniture that is manufactured using the same system that was used a few decades ago.

Things have really changed and today in the developed world the most obese and particularly morbidly obese people are mostly found among the less affluent population. The primary reason for that is because they mostly use the less costly modern sitting furniture. During the time when sitting furniture was made mainly from wood without upholstering and mostly without back support, at the same time among the poor and the middle class population, obesity was unknown. During those times, the problem among the less poor population was mostly being underweight and not overweight, and severe obesity or morbid obesity was extremely rare.

In the developed world, modern less costly sitting furniture is the main factor that has caused the less poor population to be affected with overweightness and obesity to a far greater extent than the rich population. Modern upholstered sitting furniture, particularly cheap versions that includes upholstered chair, armchair, sofa and couch are the main contributing factors for the increased prevalence of overweight and obesity throughout the world.

Finally dear reader modernity has brought with it a lot of good and bad in almost equal measure and we are privileged to be leaving in this modern world. I want to advice you not to be confused with what is happening around you. Take time and consult the experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under Doctor Akoury’s care. At this facility you will get all that you need concerning weight gain and obesity and be able to live a life full of hope and comfort I am talking of healthy comfort. And if you are obese doctor Akoury together with her team of experts will help you get better while focusing on Neuroendocrine Restoration (NER) to reinstate normality through realization of the oneness of Spirit, Mind, and Body, Unifying the threesome into ONE.

Obesity Sitting in Offices – Modern Office Comfort

Easy way to losing weight

July 25, 2014

Easy way to losing weight – Make it Painless

Easy way to losing weight. It all begins with you being positive that you can make it weight problem will not be a problem.

It the concern of many obese people and those suffering from weight related complications of how best they can effectively deal with weight issues and in the most friendly way to all. This concern is a rising because weight loss has been associated with vigorous physical activities and healthy feeding habits which to many is an uphill task due to the nature of their work and schedule. Many obese people find it difficult preparing their healthy meals straight from the groceries and participating in physical activities due to unavailability of time. This is necessitated by tight work schedule where they leave for work very early and toile into late night and by the time they are done leaving for home they are tired and worn out. At this time what they can do is to walk in to the nearest fast food restaurant and have a quick bite of junk food for breakfast lunch and dinner. I believe you are aware of the consequences of this kind of feeding habit (weight gain, obesity and poor management of weight related problems).

As if this is not enough these people are having very minimal indulgence into physical activities further complicating their situations. The problem could be compounded if they are taking alcohol and smoking cigarettes substances which are addictive and has negative effects to human life. The insufficiency of physical activities is as a result of not being able to go the gym, walk and jog around the park and spending most of their working time in unhealthy office seats. Because of these fundamentals it will be very important that we look into ways of bridging the gap so that even those with such busy and tight schedules are also enjoying life without the scare of obesity. This therefore forms the basis and motivation of this article and so if you are that person then you may want to consider the following to help you bring your weight to manageable levels.

Addition and Subtraction

You may not need to follow diet denial instead add to your diet all those healthy food stuff you prefer like deep-red cherries, juicy grapes, or crunchy snow peas including those preferred fruits into your lunch and breakfast cereal menu and finally add the veggies into soups, stews, and sauces.

Adding in really works and taking away never does, while adding you must be careful keeping an eye on the overall calories. By the way don’t forget to add in something physical too, whether it’s doing a few dance moves before dinner or taking a quick stroll. Having appreciated how busy you are I will tell you how you can be physically active even in your situation of busyness.

Forget About Working Out

There are several things you can do that would help you replace working out like for instance you can be burning calories and stimulate muscles by doing things like washing your car instead of paying the car wash dealer to do it for you, riding your bike within your compound, chasing your dog around the back yard, delight in great sex these are very simple activities you can do without having to go to the gym or taking a work in your local park

Go Walking

In your busy schedule you can still get time to walk around for some few minutes and by the way few minutes can even be 5minutes. Walking in a nice weather condition is very healthy way of keeping fit and you may choose any of the following steps to help you be active the easiest way and without much sweating.

Engage and trade your power mower for a push version while clearing your compound.
When at your work station desire parking your car at the back of the lot to give you some little time walking to and from the office.
Instead of using your car when going to a meeting in the next street walk out of the office building and enjoy walking the meetings venue.
Sweep the drive or rake the leaves instead of using a leaf-blower.
Get off the bus a few stops earlier and walk the remaining distance.
Hike the mall, being sure to hit all the levels.
Take the stairs every chance you get and be consistent in doing so.
Sign up and participate in organized charity walks.
Turn on the music and get your heart rate up the next time you mop or vacuum.

These little movement put together go a long way in motivating your physical activities. If you walk twice a day for 10 minutes and try a few of these tips, you may find yourself with a low-impact, 30-minute workout easily tucked under your belt.

Sleep well

There are several possible ways that sleep deprivation could increase the chances of becoming obese. For instance:

Sleep-deprived people may be too tired to exercise, decreasing the “calories burned” side of the weight-change equation.
People who don’t get enough sleep may take in more calories than those who do, simply because they are awake longer and have more opportunities to eat;
Lack of sleep also disrupts the balance of key hormones that control appetite, so sleep-deprived people may be hungrier than those who get enough rest each night.

Finally by being unable to normally practice weight loss obligations for reason discussed it will be very important for you to seek the help of professionals who will guide you on matters of obesity and weight related problems. Dr. Dalal Akoury, who founded AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center, is a medical professional offering her exclusive NER Recovery Treatment to everyone globally and to other physicians and health care professionals through training, clinical apprenticeships, webinars and seminars. Your situation will be very safe with doctor Akoury and progressively you will not only learn from and with the experts but get your life back to the fullest.

Easy way to losing weight – Make it Painless

Lose weight naturally and rapidly before the summer

February 24, 2014

Lose weight naturally and rapidly before the summer-Is it possible?

Nutrition:

summer offers opportunity to jog out your weight naturally

If we are to get the ultimate weight loss during the seasons we need to embrace summer rather than fearing it; summer being a worm season, it offers the best opportunity and atmosphere to weight loss. We can achieve weight loss during summer effectively by observing good nutrition. During this season, the days are longer, the weather is warmer and it’s time to swap the heavy layers of winter for summer clothes; including togs! That fills many of us with dread especially if we’ve packed on the weight over winter.

Nevertheless spring is the ideal season for weight loss. Even if you have tried several times and failed on diet fads and get-fit plans many times, you may need to try a naturopathic approach to weight-management. Naturopathic medicine addresses weigh loss by working as it always does, with your body’s natural processes. Your weight mostly depends on activity output and food intake but can also be affected by gastro-intestinal and hormonal health influenced by mental and emotional stress.

Lose weight naturally and rapidly before the summer-Stressed by fat

Before weight loss can become fat loss, the metabolism must be healed and healthy. This takes a whole-person approach involving diet, nutrient supplementation, herbal medicines, good sleep, and exercise and stress management.

Stress management is crucial. Stress-eating is a common reaction to life stress dynamics causing craving, bingeing, unhealthy food choices and disruptive eating patterns. That’s a recipe for poor diet and ballooning weight. But, more deeply, stress affects our hormonal and digestive functions thereby undermining weight management.

Lose weight naturally and rapidly before the summer-Drop weight from the inside out
A healthy metabolism is the key to weight-loss. Hormonal glands affect digestive metabolism, determining body weight. Thyroid and adrenal glands are powerful examples; body metabolism is regulated by a hormone produced by the thyroid gland. So an under-active thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) lowers the metabolic-rate and fat is accumulated. Stress can ramp up adrenal cortisol, produced by adrenal glands that regulate blood sugar and energy production. If adrenal cortex becomes over or hypo-active complex sugars and glucose can be converted to fat causing weight gain, especially around the waist.

Stored and consumed toxins can lead to fats being accumulated in the body. A liver overloaded with pollutants and toxins and cannot eliminate them, so they get stored in the adipose or fat tissue which is tough to get rid of until toxins are cleared out. This also hinders the liver in efficiently burning body fat. Because excess body fat triggers the production of pro-inflammatory immune cells, the immune system does not function properly for an overweight person. This makes us feel unwell, lacking drive and capacity to exercise and directing metabolic function away from its core processes.

Naturopathic help addresses these factors by effectively detoxing and targeting the thyroid and adrenal glands; for example adding iodine to support the thyroid if you’re iodine deficient.

Lose weight naturally and rapidly before the summer-Other natural ways

Swim

Swimming is one of the most rewarding ways to exercise and lose weight in summer. On a hot day, there is nothing better than to take a dive into swimming pool and swim the day away. On an average, a person of 140 pounds can burn approximately 190 calories in 30 minutes of moderate swimming, and who can stay in a cool pool on a hot day for just 30 minutes?

Hike

For the most part, those who vacation in the mountains find that it’s much cooler in the summer, and thus makes for great hiking days, even in summer months. Even on summer vacation, you can lose weight, all the while enjoying the stress-relief of the mountain outdoors. Take a hike and walk the weight right off! Not only is walking and hiking a great exercise, sweating is great for your health as well. 30 minutes of moderate hiking will also burn you approximately 190 calories, and that doesn’t count the extra climbing in mountain hiking!

Walking the Beach

There is no place better to lose weight in summer than at a beautiful beach! I find the beach to be so incredibly soothing that I simply want to live there and never leave. However, if you’ve ever walking in sand before, you know the extra workout you get by a simple stroll. In fact, you will burn more calories walking in sand that you will walk and jogging on the road, since your muscles are working harder with every step. But the benefits don’t end here. You will also find that walking in sand is easier on your joints since it’s soft. Next time your beach walking, alternate between the soft, deep sand and the hard packed sand closer to the water for a full joint-easy workout.

Listen to your Body

I don’t know about you, but during the summer, when it’s super-hot, I tend to naturally have less of an appetite. I have known people who shared that lack of appetite, and still feel the need to force themselves to eat full meals and stuff themselves. Your body is an amazing invention, and has the ability to know what it needs and doesn’t need. Naturally, in the winter, our bodies want us to put on a little weight in order to keep warm, but in the heat of the summer, it knows that weight gain isn’t necessary, and shifts into a weight loss mode, so to speak. If you follow your body’s natural urges you may find weight loss easier for you.

Keep Track

Another great way to lose weight in summer is to simply keep track of what you eat in a day. For some, it’s an eye-opener when they actually see on paper what all they’re consuming in a 24 hour period. Summer can be filled with lots of ice cream and fattening foods (which I know tastes good, but should always be in moderation) or lots of healthy snacks, such as fresh fruit and veggies and yummy salads! Whatever you choose to eat, keep track and make changes where needed.

Grab a Friend

Who wants to go swimming alone? Who wants to walk alone? Who wants to diet alone? Nobody! It is human nature to want to share things with someone else. If your hubby or significant other isn’t interested in joining a healthier you, find a friend who is. Before I got pregnant, my sister-in-law and I were walking together, and let me tell you, it does make all the difference in the world.

Play Mind Games (on Yourself)

Whether these things have been proven, studies show that playing simple games on your mind will encourage you to lose weight. Some say that the color blue will suppress your appetite, which is why you find few fast food places decorated in blue. So, try surrounding yourself in the color blue when eating. Also, if it’s possible, eating in front of a mirror is said to aid weight loss as well, as most humans find it odd to see them eating. Can’t hurt to try these things, right?

Hydrate

Water is your best friend, especially in the hot months of summer. Your body needs to stay hydrated to be healthy, and water is the best drink for weight loss. In fact, it’s been proven that making the simple change to drink only water every day is enough to help you start losing weight. So hydrate and lose weight in summer!

Losing weight in summer doesn’t have to be something to dread. In fact, using these 8 Easy Ways to Lose Weight in summer, you will have having so much fun you won’t even realize you’re actually losing weight! If you have any summer weight loss tips to add, please feel free to leave us a comment! We love to hear from our readers!

Irrespective of the season when it comes to optimal weight loss, Doctor Dalal Akoury of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center will of great help to you. Doctor Akoury’s cares and focuses on Neuroendocrine Restoration (NER) to reinstate normality through realization of the oneness of Spirit, Mind, and Body, Unifying the threesome into ONE.

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