If you are looking to have a baby and are overweight or obese consider that you could be putting not only yourself but your baby or potential baby at risk. In recent years obesity has become one of the biggest threats to expecting mothers, unborn babies and women trying to conceive.
Here are some of the difficulties that you will or might face if you are obese and pregnant or looking to get pregnant. There is an increased risk of miscarriage in obese women. If you are obese and pregnant there is up to a four times greater likelihood to have a still born baby. The more overweight the mother is the more likely they are to have longer labors, need assistance or are less likely to be able to have a natural birth. There is also a difficulty in being able to detect problems with the baby using ultra sound because of the layers of fat caused by being overweight. Unborn babies are also at risk for things like heart and spine abnormalities and other congenital defects as a result of the mother being overweight.
If you are overweight there is also an increased chance of developing symptoms of severe high risk pregnancy like high blood pressure, and diabetes which can lead to things like liver and kidney complications.
With obesity on the rise and knowing that there would be increased risks to both the mother and the baby, the best way to resolve these issues is to lead a healthy lifestyle and to make sure you stay at a weight that is right for you. This may not be the doctor recommended weight but there is always a median that works well for each individual person that indicates where they are the healthiest.
Maintaining or reaching this weight prior to pregnancy can help to ensure that not only is conception as easy as nature intended but that both mother and baby maintain their health throughout the pregnancy with a limited number or no complications. When you are considering having a baby or are pregnant it's a good idea to be as healthy as possible and keep that health.
Kamis, 30 November 2017
Rabu, 15 November 2017
Childhood Obesity - Emotional Effects and Sedentary Lifestyles
The social and psychological issues of childhood obesity are perhaps even more intrusive on the child's life than the physical. Childhood is a critical time for the development of self-esteem, thus the psychological issues faced by an overweight child places even more urgency on the prevention of the problem.
Obesity is "one of the most stigmatizing and least socially acceptable conditions in childhood." (Schwimmer, Jeffrey B., MD ET AL,: Health-related quality of life of severely obese children and adolescents," The Journal of American Medicine, 2003, p. 1818). An historic study showed that normal weight children rank obese children as the least desirable friends. Obese individuals were described as lazy, dirty, dumb and deceitful. These descriptions were made by children as young as six years old (Must, Aviva, Ph.D., "Effects of obesity on morbidity in children and adolescents," Nutrition in Clinical Care, p. 9).
One study relates that the quality of life of an obese child can be directly compared to the quality of life of a child undergoing cancer treatment. They feel excluded from a variety of activities and have lower levels of self worth and self esteem. They are teased and withdraw from their peers. The physical limitations and inability to keep up with normal activities may lead to a vicious cycle of additional weight gain. Studies have also shown that obese children miss four times more school than healthy weight children, which could lead to decreased school performance (Schwimmer, p. 1814).
Depression and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) have also been linked to childhood obesity (Mustillo, Sarah, Ph.D., "Obesity and psychiatric disorder: developmental trajectories," Pediatrics, 2003, p. 854). ODD is manifested by a pattern of uncooperative and defiant behavior toward authority that can interfere with day-to-day functioning (www.aacap.org)
The effects of obesity effects have a lasting impact on an individual's life in childhood, through adolescence and into adulthood. Obese adolescents have lower education attainment, earn less money and have higher rates of poverty. Discrimination because of obesity has been documented toward adolescents in apartment rentals, employment opportunities and college admissions (Must, p. 9). Finding success as an adult is an enormous challenge, but especially daunting when faced with the physical, emotional and discriminatory effects brought on by obesity
Americans in general are much too sedentary. Children should have at least thirty minutes per day of exercise outside of school time (Hu,Frank B., M.D., Ph.D., "Television watching and other sedentary behaviors in relation to risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus in women," The Journal of American Medicine, 2003, p. 1790). Television, computers, and video games consume more and more of outside playtime. Television watching is the predominant sedentary behavior in children, second only to sleeping (Kaur, Haroshena, M.D., MPH, "Duration of television watching is associated with body mass index," The Journal of Pediatrics, 2003, p. 506).
Watching television is more strongly associated with obesity than other sedentary behaviors. This is because (1) watching television reduces energy expenditure by limiting time that children spend doing physical activities, (2) watching television leads to increased energy intake because it tends to lead to snacking - especially with the inundation of junk food enticements, and (3) watching television has even less energy expenditure associated with it than other sedentary behaviors such as reading and writing. (Hu, p. 1790).
Increased time spent in front of the television can result in a net gain of 350 calories per day (combined loss of potential physical activity with snacking) that over a week would result in a 0.7 pound gain in body weight per week. (Epstein, Leonard H., Ph.D., "Effects of manipulating sedentary behavior on physical activity and food intake," The Journal of Pediatrics, 2002, 140, p. 334). These findings suggest that even in healthy, non-obese children, sedentary behavior can drastically increase caloric consumption while decreasing energy expenditure.
Obesity is "one of the most stigmatizing and least socially acceptable conditions in childhood." (Schwimmer, Jeffrey B., MD ET AL,: Health-related quality of life of severely obese children and adolescents," The Journal of American Medicine, 2003, p. 1818). An historic study showed that normal weight children rank obese children as the least desirable friends. Obese individuals were described as lazy, dirty, dumb and deceitful. These descriptions were made by children as young as six years old (Must, Aviva, Ph.D., "Effects of obesity on morbidity in children and adolescents," Nutrition in Clinical Care, p. 9).
One study relates that the quality of life of an obese child can be directly compared to the quality of life of a child undergoing cancer treatment. They feel excluded from a variety of activities and have lower levels of self worth and self esteem. They are teased and withdraw from their peers. The physical limitations and inability to keep up with normal activities may lead to a vicious cycle of additional weight gain. Studies have also shown that obese children miss four times more school than healthy weight children, which could lead to decreased school performance (Schwimmer, p. 1814).
Depression and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) have also been linked to childhood obesity (Mustillo, Sarah, Ph.D., "Obesity and psychiatric disorder: developmental trajectories," Pediatrics, 2003, p. 854). ODD is manifested by a pattern of uncooperative and defiant behavior toward authority that can interfere with day-to-day functioning (www.aacap.org)
The effects of obesity effects have a lasting impact on an individual's life in childhood, through adolescence and into adulthood. Obese adolescents have lower education attainment, earn less money and have higher rates of poverty. Discrimination because of obesity has been documented toward adolescents in apartment rentals, employment opportunities and college admissions (Must, p. 9). Finding success as an adult is an enormous challenge, but especially daunting when faced with the physical, emotional and discriminatory effects brought on by obesity
Americans in general are much too sedentary. Children should have at least thirty minutes per day of exercise outside of school time (Hu,Frank B., M.D., Ph.D., "Television watching and other sedentary behaviors in relation to risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus in women," The Journal of American Medicine, 2003, p. 1790). Television, computers, and video games consume more and more of outside playtime. Television watching is the predominant sedentary behavior in children, second only to sleeping (Kaur, Haroshena, M.D., MPH, "Duration of television watching is associated with body mass index," The Journal of Pediatrics, 2003, p. 506).
Watching television is more strongly associated with obesity than other sedentary behaviors. This is because (1) watching television reduces energy expenditure by limiting time that children spend doing physical activities, (2) watching television leads to increased energy intake because it tends to lead to snacking - especially with the inundation of junk food enticements, and (3) watching television has even less energy expenditure associated with it than other sedentary behaviors such as reading and writing. (Hu, p. 1790).
Increased time spent in front of the television can result in a net gain of 350 calories per day (combined loss of potential physical activity with snacking) that over a week would result in a 0.7 pound gain in body weight per week. (Epstein, Leonard H., Ph.D., "Effects of manipulating sedentary behavior on physical activity and food intake," The Journal of Pediatrics, 2002, 140, p. 334). These findings suggest that even in healthy, non-obese children, sedentary behavior can drastically increase caloric consumption while decreasing energy expenditure.
Minggu, 29 Oktober 2017
Make A Stylish Statement With Plus Size Women's Dresses
With a changing lifestyle, work and eating habits have gone for a spin. The result has been quite damaging. Health issues have cropped up. It is especially severe in case of women. They are finding it hard to live a normal life, courtesy the high standards that the society has stacked against them. The way the society worships what they call "a perfect figure" has made this lot feel secluded and dejected. But it not just their health which gets affected by obesity, it's their finances as well.
As if being sidelined by the society was not enough, recent research carried out by folks at George Washington University concluded that a woman's obesity costs her $4879 annually. Being obese not only makes a woman prone to health issues, it also severely dents her self confidence. How many times have you visited a local clothing store only to have returned disappointed after hearing that the store doesn't have plus size women's dresses? Clothes that would fit you just fine are so hard to find. What can be done in this regard?
There are many conditions which make a woman obese. Pregnancy, work, job-stress, sleeping habits, family life and many other create a sort of a pressure on her body and mind. The result is broader waist-line. While exercising greatly reduces obesity, but then, how many of us do have the time for it? The Internet has revolutionized the way we interact. Our shopping-experiences have severely changed. Many can now shop from the comforts of their homes. It has especially been a boon to women who are in desperate search for a clothing line that would fit them just fine.
If you are having trouble to select the right kind of cloth for that party you have been invited to this weekend, then you have a real problem at hand. Well, now you can just log in to the net to get yourselves a nice set of clothes that will bring out your inner beauty perfectly. While there are many websites which offer plus size women's dresses, there is a catch. While many of them would ask you to buy from them, you need to keep your eyes open.
As if being sidelined by the society was not enough, recent research carried out by folks at George Washington University concluded that a woman's obesity costs her $4879 annually. Being obese not only makes a woman prone to health issues, it also severely dents her self confidence. How many times have you visited a local clothing store only to have returned disappointed after hearing that the store doesn't have plus size women's dresses? Clothes that would fit you just fine are so hard to find. What can be done in this regard?
There are many conditions which make a woman obese. Pregnancy, work, job-stress, sleeping habits, family life and many other create a sort of a pressure on her body and mind. The result is broader waist-line. While exercising greatly reduces obesity, but then, how many of us do have the time for it? The Internet has revolutionized the way we interact. Our shopping-experiences have severely changed. Many can now shop from the comforts of their homes. It has especially been a boon to women who are in desperate search for a clothing line that would fit them just fine.
If you are having trouble to select the right kind of cloth for that party you have been invited to this weekend, then you have a real problem at hand. Well, now you can just log in to the net to get yourselves a nice set of clothes that will bring out your inner beauty perfectly. While there are many websites which offer plus size women's dresses, there is a catch. While many of them would ask you to buy from them, you need to keep your eyes open.
Kamis, 12 Oktober 2017
Get Help For Depression And Your Obesity Health Risks Today
Depression Symptoms In Women Occur Frequently During Middle Age
The most common method of determining obesity is with body mass index (BMI). Achieving weight loss over 40 for women is difficult and unfortunately, obesity rates are twice as high if you are depressed.
The most common number used to determine if a woman is overweight is 25. When your BMI goes over 30 you are considered obese, ouch!
This is like the story of the chicken or the egg. It's not clear if obesity brings on depression or depression brings on obesity.
We do know that obesity is much greater in women over 40. Many factors can play into this, but most likely depression is the biggest factor of all.
4,462 women were followed in a study performed in the Pacific Northwest. One of the most important findings in this study was the escalation of medical bills and hospitalizations compared to the general population.
Two other factor related to women with a body mass index above 30 include:
Less exercise was performed
More calories were eaten (20% more on average)
Self-esteem appears to be at center stage when it comes to losing weight. Women in the 30 and above BMI category are well aware of their weight issues.
The biggest problem many obese women face is hopelessness. They feel like there isn't a way out and this brings on even deeper depression.
Here are 5 things you can do right now to overcome your depression about your obesity health risks:
Keep a strict journal of everything you eat for a week, when you eat and why you ate it
Reduce your calorie intake by 400-500 calories per day
Find a way to beat your depression first
Have a support team that may include family members, forums and friends
Hire a psychologist. You will be surprised how much they can help you
If you don't start implementing a plan, you run the risk of allowing your obesity health risks to become very serious and life threatening. Treat your depression first before your start a weight loss program, otherwise it will never work.
Just like when you took your first steps as a child, take baby steps again. Don't fall for the quick weight loss gimmicks because you will be on another diet in a couple of months, guaranteed!
Once you have your depression under control, then the weight loss part will be more manageable.
The most common method of determining obesity is with body mass index (BMI). Achieving weight loss over 40 for women is difficult and unfortunately, obesity rates are twice as high if you are depressed.
The most common number used to determine if a woman is overweight is 25. When your BMI goes over 30 you are considered obese, ouch!
This is like the story of the chicken or the egg. It's not clear if obesity brings on depression or depression brings on obesity.
We do know that obesity is much greater in women over 40. Many factors can play into this, but most likely depression is the biggest factor of all.
4,462 women were followed in a study performed in the Pacific Northwest. One of the most important findings in this study was the escalation of medical bills and hospitalizations compared to the general population.
Two other factor related to women with a body mass index above 30 include:
Less exercise was performed
More calories were eaten (20% more on average)
Self-esteem appears to be at center stage when it comes to losing weight. Women in the 30 and above BMI category are well aware of their weight issues.
The biggest problem many obese women face is hopelessness. They feel like there isn't a way out and this brings on even deeper depression.
Here are 5 things you can do right now to overcome your depression about your obesity health risks:
Keep a strict journal of everything you eat for a week, when you eat and why you ate it
Reduce your calorie intake by 400-500 calories per day
Find a way to beat your depression first
Have a support team that may include family members, forums and friends
Hire a psychologist. You will be surprised how much they can help you
If you don't start implementing a plan, you run the risk of allowing your obesity health risks to become very serious and life threatening. Treat your depression first before your start a weight loss program, otherwise it will never work.
Just like when you took your first steps as a child, take baby steps again. Don't fall for the quick weight loss gimmicks because you will be on another diet in a couple of months, guaranteed!
Once you have your depression under control, then the weight loss part will be more manageable.
Senin, 25 September 2017
Heart Disease In Women - Diagnose It As Fast As Possible
Generally, women ignore the problem of heart disease, as it is considered to be more common in men. However, women also suffer from heart disease and are required to take adequate care of their heart. If women pay a little attention to their health then heart disease in women can be easily prevent themselves from this health risk. Also it will make early diagnosis possible, giving the advantage to cure it well in time.
According to a survey the ratio of heart diseases is more with men than women. But it does not mean that heart disease in women do not affect their life. It is a fact the percentage of patience dying on account of this health risk is more in women than men. It generally happens because women are not aware that they are having this health condition.
Causes:
Increasing use of cigarettes smoking, obesity, high cholesterol and high blood pressure are the common causes giving boost to heart disease in women. For keeping themselves from any hazard it is important for women to keep away from smoking, drinking, loose weight, physical inactivity and unhealthy eating habits. Apart from this, many other risk factors such as age, heredity, menopause and even genetic causes increase the chances of heart disease in women. By making some changes in their lifestyle women can lead to a long and healthy life with any risk of heart disease.
Here are explained some common symptoms of heart attack In women
Shortness of breath: When you are suffering some chest pain then at the same time you may also feel shortness of breath. According to reports of survey the chances to die from heart disease are more in women undergoing shortness of breath.
Chest pain: You can see women talking about chest pain but they just don't take it seriously. They take it as pressure, ache or tightness. But often women might not undergo severe pain during heart attack. So, it is important that women should not ignore it for saving themselves from heart diseases.
Common problems: Nausea, vomiting, indigestion, dizziness and weakness can be symptoms of heart disease in women. Hence women should pay proper attention to them and talk to their health care providers as soon as possible.
However, women can save themselves from heart disease very easily by including some habits in their routine. Women should take care of themselves, exercise regularly, nutritional diet, quitting smoking and reduce stress. It can not only save them from heart disease but also many other diseases. By creating a general awareness about heart disease, women can resolve the issue to a great extent.
According to a survey the ratio of heart diseases is more with men than women. But it does not mean that heart disease in women do not affect their life. It is a fact the percentage of patience dying on account of this health risk is more in women than men. It generally happens because women are not aware that they are having this health condition.
Causes:
Increasing use of cigarettes smoking, obesity, high cholesterol and high blood pressure are the common causes giving boost to heart disease in women. For keeping themselves from any hazard it is important for women to keep away from smoking, drinking, loose weight, physical inactivity and unhealthy eating habits. Apart from this, many other risk factors such as age, heredity, menopause and even genetic causes increase the chances of heart disease in women. By making some changes in their lifestyle women can lead to a long and healthy life with any risk of heart disease.
Here are explained some common symptoms of heart attack In women
Shortness of breath: When you are suffering some chest pain then at the same time you may also feel shortness of breath. According to reports of survey the chances to die from heart disease are more in women undergoing shortness of breath.
Chest pain: You can see women talking about chest pain but they just don't take it seriously. They take it as pressure, ache or tightness. But often women might not undergo severe pain during heart attack. So, it is important that women should not ignore it for saving themselves from heart diseases.
Common problems: Nausea, vomiting, indigestion, dizziness and weakness can be symptoms of heart disease in women. Hence women should pay proper attention to them and talk to their health care providers as soon as possible.
However, women can save themselves from heart disease very easily by including some habits in their routine. Women should take care of themselves, exercise regularly, nutritional diet, quitting smoking and reduce stress. It can not only save them from heart disease but also many other diseases. By creating a general awareness about heart disease, women can resolve the issue to a great extent.
Minggu, 10 September 2017
Cooking and Teaching to Prevent Obesity and Promote a Healthy Lifestyle
When listening to the younger generation of women discuss the topic of cooking, it is often a bit humorous and yet a saddening experience. It sounds as though we have had a disconnect in the generations and adults have failed to successfully pass on even the most basic cooking skills. Young ladies converse about this topic as though it was a skill from the past that is no longer required in our daily lives. Sadly, lack of teaching the art of cooking as a basic life function is directly the result of the fast pace of our lives. It is easy to understand how we have become a society of fast food. It quickly became much easier to make use of the hundreds of restaurant drive-through lanes available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in any city across America.
There are several reasons that this skill should be passed along to young women as well as the young men. In the United States today, we have a serious over weight and obesity issue. The CDC as well as the United States Surgeon General has been tracking the steady increase of obesity and has sounded the alarms at the rate at which we have seen societies weight skyrocket over the last 20 years, bringing it to the forefront of healthcare. Being overweight or obese brings on many diseases such as heart problems, diabetes, back and knee injuries. That is only mentioning a few of the documented results of being overweight. The latest number of Americans that are without health insurance varies slightly, depending on which statistical sources you research. The numbers are staggering either way and all sources agree that the number is well over 40 million uninsured. In order to assist in the process of protecting our children from unnecessary health issues, we need to encourage healthy eating.
A basic skill that will be overwhelmingly helpful to our young people and encourage them not to become a statistical number in the obese and overweight category is the ability to choose healthy fresh food and have the knowledge to prepare it. An encouraged shopping trip to the supermarket may be just the beginning. Farmers markets are readily available on street corners this time of year for the purchase of fresh produce. Encouraging the young adult to ask questions of the farmer and inquire as to how the food is grown is another viable option that may spark an interest in healthier food and encourage weight loss. Smorgasbords of recipes for any type of foods are readily available on websites and only a quick stroke of the fingertip away. Treating the palette to something new, fresh and tasty may be just the jumpstart needed to begin a lifetime of healthier living.
There are several reasons that this skill should be passed along to young women as well as the young men. In the United States today, we have a serious over weight and obesity issue. The CDC as well as the United States Surgeon General has been tracking the steady increase of obesity and has sounded the alarms at the rate at which we have seen societies weight skyrocket over the last 20 years, bringing it to the forefront of healthcare. Being overweight or obese brings on many diseases such as heart problems, diabetes, back and knee injuries. That is only mentioning a few of the documented results of being overweight. The latest number of Americans that are without health insurance varies slightly, depending on which statistical sources you research. The numbers are staggering either way and all sources agree that the number is well over 40 million uninsured. In order to assist in the process of protecting our children from unnecessary health issues, we need to encourage healthy eating.
A basic skill that will be overwhelmingly helpful to our young people and encourage them not to become a statistical number in the obese and overweight category is the ability to choose healthy fresh food and have the knowledge to prepare it. An encouraged shopping trip to the supermarket may be just the beginning. Farmers markets are readily available on street corners this time of year for the purchase of fresh produce. Encouraging the young adult to ask questions of the farmer and inquire as to how the food is grown is another viable option that may spark an interest in healthier food and encourage weight loss. Smorgasbords of recipes for any type of foods are readily available on websites and only a quick stroke of the fingertip away. Treating the palette to something new, fresh and tasty may be just the jumpstart needed to begin a lifetime of healthier living.
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