Kevin Hensey asked:


True to its form, obesity has been a problem to our society nowadays, but it hasn’t really been addressed as much. There have been many articles written about obesity and how to conquer it, many vitamins and supplements have been cropping up in the market, and many kinds of surgeries being implemented left and right to get rid of the fat.

       

So, in this time and age, is surgery that essential to conquering obesity? Is going to the gym for three or four times a week really worth it? Do all those fat supplements and vitamins work for the perennially obese? What gives?

       

First, let us enumerate the causes of obesity to understand how to cure this problem. Obesity is highly hereditary, meaning that if you have parents who are obese, there is a greater chance that you would become one too.

People who are generally inactive or passive in their lifestyles may also have a greater chance of being obese. This is because all the calories that they intake, when not turned into energy, becomes stored fat.

People who also live under a healthy diet are also likely to turn up obese. Meals which are very rich in carbohydrates, fats, or sugar are dangerous to people – they might not only contribute to the obesity of one, they might even suffer or die because of it. Fatty foods such as donuts, burgers, cakes, pastries, fries or pizzas should be avoided at all cost.

       

People who suffer from obesity might likely develop illnesses in later stages of life. Obese people are likely to develop high blood pressure, or cardiovascular diseases.

       

So how do you cure obesity?

       

There is actually no overnight sensation in curing obesity. No amount of diets or pills can help cure you of being fat. There are actually ways to prevent you from being obese though.

       

First and foremost is that you can switch to a healthier diet and lifestyle. If necessary, you can ask for the help of a nutritionist, who will map out your healthy diet plan for the day, for the week, or for the month. The nutritionist will guide you in what food you should take in, or what food you should completely avoid.

       

Second is that you should find time to exercise. Exercise will not only make you lose weight, it will make carve your endurance and stamina.

       

And best of all, in order for you to lost weight, have some determination. This will go a long way since with determination, everything will follow suit.

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Poorna Narayan Rao asked:


Introduction:

Obesity surgery in India has proved with a tremendous successful outcome among foreign patients. About 550 to 600 patients fly from abroad to seek obesity surgery in India. For the past 6 to 7 years the scope of Obesity surgery in India has developed so vast that invites many foreign patients to our country to availing the medical treatment in India for weight loss.

Uses of obesity surgery in India:

For morbidly obese patients Obesity surgery in India is one of the best solutions where the Weight reduction exercises, diet control are useless. The Obesity surgery not only reduces the weight but also controls appetite so that weight gains may come to an end. Patient themselves feel slim and healthy by undergoing Obesity surgery in India.

Bariatric surgery is the scientific name of obesity surgery. This surgery controls the appetite and thus control of gaining more weight. Complications of obesity such as high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high blood cholesterol, cardiac diseases, etc that can be overcome through Obesity surgery in India. You will find an appreciable, dramatic result from weight loss surgery in India. Obesity surgery performed under general anesthesia.

Types of obesity surgery:

Weight reduction surgery can be performed as many methods –

Gastric band surgery

Gastric bypass surgery,

Sleeve Gastrectomy,

Mini gastric – bypass surgery.

The surgery planned according to the body mass index of the patient undergoing weight loss surgery. The person above with 40 BMI is considered to be morbidly obese, the type of surgery also planned according to BMI.

Risks of Obesity surgery in India:

The risks of obesity surgery are minimal, variable and few like

Bleeding,

Wound infection,

Nausea / vomiting,

Constipation,

Incision Hernia,

Effect of anesthesia / medications etc

Depends on the age and condition of the patient.

The post operative risks can be overruled by thorough investigations prior to the surgery, close monitoring during the surgery and post operative checkup and care.

Precautions of the obesity surgery:

Necessary precautions may be followed by the obesity surgeon before the surgery like considering the points as per in the obesity questionnaire. Asking the patient about the past medical and surgical history if any. The present health condition must be thoroughly gone through with the complete patient cooperation.

During the surgery the patient’s blood pressure, pulse rate, oxygen saturation is monitored. Obesity surgeon will keep checking in between the surgery. Patient is taken to the Intensive care till they get their conscious. Post operatively the patient monitored for the drainage tubes, saline lines, IV injections etc. patient input output records are maintained.

After gaining the full confidence of the patient ascends the discharge notice of the obesity surgery hospital in India. Patient can fly back to his / her home country with a successful outcome of the obesity surgery in India

Medical Tourism Company:

The Medical tourism companies available in India guide you both about the Obesity surgery in India and an exotic trip in India. Medical tourism in India is simply to obtain a weight loss surgery done in India by traveling or vacationing in India. They are committed with safety and security of the patient. Medical tourism in India has tie up with the world top class weight loss surgery hospitals in India and highly qualified health experts. They provide you support and deliver a top quality, excellent and compassionate care. They have adopted patient centric approach for 24 hours in all 7 days. Their mission is to make your journey to India for obesity surgery absolutely successful- in terms of treatment, outcome and experience.

India has very good international Airports at Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Chennai, Bangalore is the easiest destiny to reach from all over the world. Nowadays the air tickets have become so less that even an economical person can afford. Many travel agency companies offer the package of to and fro to India from their country in a nominal cost. The obesity surgery hospitals are available almost in all the metropolitan cities of India.

Mumbai is one of the biggest metropolitan city so called the health capital of India already performed many successful weight loss surgery in a very short period.

Medical Facilities in India:

The finest medical facilities provided to you by highly qualified obesity surgeons cost less in India. The renowned obesity surgeon can perform your obesity surgery procedure in India. India has touched the greater limit in medical field especially in weight loss surgery. Many improved and advanced medical technologies have been implemented in India. The obesity surgery hospitals in India have a world-class infrastructure with all recently developed Medical amenities. A team of skilled and reputed doctors, obesity surgeons, efficient management professionals, motivated nurses, deliver you the complete care from the day one. The facilities and approach are built with patient in mind to provide a super specialty care as required. They follow International treatment protocols and to ease and convenience for the patients all the facilities like diagnostic testing procedures, all medical services in India etc, available under one roof. For easy accessibility follow electronic medical records- a medical information transfer that contains all the details of the patient, so that the same patient if want to approach for the next his/her complete medical records are furnished in detail.

Conclusion:

Getting the obesity surgery in India would cost 40 – 60% less than the cost in US and UK, including the Hospital stay, all procedure, surgery and surgeon fees, etc. this is mainly possible because of favorable currency exchange rates in India.

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Thomas Fisher asked:


True to its form, obesity has been a problem to our society nowadays, but it hasn’t really been addressed as much. There have been many articles written about obesity and how to conquer it, many vitamins and supplements have been cropping up in the market, and many kinds of surgeries being implemented left and right to get rid of the fat.

So, in this time and age, is surgery that essential to conquering obesity? Is going to the gym for three or four times a week really worth it? Do all those fat supplements and vitamins work for the perennially obese? What gives?

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First, let us enumerate the causes of obesity to understand how to cure this problem. Obesity is highly hereditary, meaning that if you have parents who are obese, there is a greater chance that you would become one too.

People who are generally inactive or passive in their lifestyles may also have a greater chance of being obese. This is because all the calories that they intake, when not turned into energy, becomes stored fat.

People who also live under a healthy diet are also likely to turn up obese. Meals which are very rich in carbohydrates, fats, or sugar are dangerous to people – they might not only contribute to the obesity of one, they might even suffer or die because of it. Fatty foods such as donuts, burgers, cakes, pastries, fries or pizzas should be avoided at all cost.

People who suffer from obesity might likely develop illnesses in later stages of life. Obese people are likely to develop high blood pressure, or cardiovascular diseases.

So how do you cure obesity?

There is actually no overnight sensation in curing obesity. No amount of diets or pills can help cure you of being fat. There are actually ways to prevent you from being obese though.

First and foremost is that you can switch to a healthier diet and lifestyle. If necessary, you can ask for the help of a nutritionist, who will map out your healthy diet plan for the day, for the week, or for the month. The nutritionist will guide you in what food you should take in, or what food you should completely avoid.

Second is that you should find time to exercise. Exercise will not only make you lose weight, it will make carve your endurance and stamina.

And best of all, in order for you to lost weight, have some determination. This will go a long way since with determination, everything will follow suit.

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Lucille

Mary Leahy asked:


There is a growing concern in the world today as obesity takes over.

We are seeing more and more health problems due to obesity and a big concern and a critical one is Fertility and Pregnancies.

There have been reports that people who are obese may have fertility problems, one example is that men who are overweight or obese, may have a low ***** count.

Women who are overweight or obese have greater health concerns especially when they are pregnant.

Overweight women who are trying to get pregnant have even greater concerns than women who are not overweight. Once getting pregnant there is the health of the mother and the unborn child to consider as they are both at risk during the pregnancy. The following are some of the risk, they may suffer.

1. infrequent menstrual cycles leading to increase risk of infertility

2. increased or higher incident of miscarriages.

3. greater risk of high blood pressure which can further lead to heart problems for the mother or lead to fetal distress

4. greater incident of the mother developing diabetes during pregnancy

5. greater incident of having high birth weight infants

6. increase of high birth weight infants, leads to increase risk of Cesarean section.

7. increase risk of having birth defects

Another huge concern today is the health risk involved in having IVF treatments when obese.

The BBC News reported – “The British Fertility Society is recommending women with a body mass index of 36 and over should not be allowed access to fertility treatment.”

However the NHS (National Health Service) guidelines say “overweight women should be advised of potential health risk but don’t ban the treatment”.

The health risk, for obese women during fertility surgery, is the concern that when extracting the egg, due to the excess fat, this excess fat may push the ovaries up higher, therefore making it harder for the needle to reach the ovaries to extract the eggs. As well, during the surgery the needle is guided by using a scan. It may be difficult to get a clear image of the ovaries as having to scan through excess fat which impedes the scan.

Couples, who want to start a family, and are overweight or obese, or couples who have children but wish to have more, but have become overweight or obese, should look at improving their health and weight frist, before trying to conceive. To help avoid disappointment and frustration while trying to get pregnant, it is better to combat your weight and the best way is to look at a lifestyle change rather than a diet.

A lifestyle change will not only help you but your family in the future.

One change could be, understanding your body and its needs to be healthy. Understanding what foods cause you to gain weight and which ones help you to lose weight. You will also benefit from understanding portion size, which foods you need more of and which you need less, and when to feed your body. This will help you in the long term rather than a quick fix.

Be healthy, not only for yourself, but for your family. Your children will want to have healthy happy parent and enjoy a full lifetime with them.



Kim

Miller Thompson asked:


Teen Obesity is seen in children and teens between the ages of 6 to 19 years old. It is rising to epidemic proportions in America. A large number of teens are therefore at a high risk to develop high blood pressure, high cholesterol and heart disease. This is the result of teen obesity.

The teenagers who face obesity problems may also have to face social discrimination that can be quite devastating. Being overweight reduces their self-esteem and self-confidence and keeps them away from participating in a number of active activities with children of their age. The obese children may be highly depressed thus, they prefer to stay back at home and indulge in activities like watching TV and having snacks. This leads to additional weight gain, depression and more serious health issues.

What is the Cause of Teen Obesity?

Basically, Teen Obesity is a result of inadequate physical activities and unhealthy eating habits. Day to Day, activities such as playing video games, sitting in front of the computer and the lack of physical activity is making more teens obese.

Another cause of Teen Obesity is diet. These days, diets mainly consists of sugary snacks, fast foods, oily and fried food items, and in addition to this eating in restaurants is also an affect. These foods directly contribute in developing obesity. A teen’s diet should consist of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, sprouts and curd. Such a diet will help teens to develop a healthy weight, a proper waist-to-hip ratio, and reduce the risk for developing diabetes.

Teens should also be encouraged to participate in activities that can play a vital role in reducing obesity. Getting teens involved in activities like swimming, playing basketball, tennis, volleyball, rocket ball, trekking & skating will ensure that they burn out the extra calories and hence maintain a healthy weight. Practicing any one of these activities daily and teens will notice a big difference. It is encouraged that teens choose activities that are fun as well as healthy.

Studies have shown that obesity can be reversed in teens. It is a lot easier to catch it early than in a later stage in life.

Parents play a very critical role in the child’s life to avoid the problems of obesity. They have to guide them to develop healthy food habits, exercise regularly and indulge in other physical activities to maintain good health. Always remember, scolding the child for being overweight without guiding them is useless. Instead, they need to explain the significance of losing weight, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and portraying a positive image to their children.



Kristen

Wain Roy asked:


Cardiovascular disease or heart disease is one of the most prevalent health disorders affecting millions of people across the world. The American Heart Association categorizes the risks associated with it on the basis of its curable and incurable stages. Amongst the major risk factors that cannot really be cured include:



Increasing age- Research suggests that people aging more than 65 years are prone to heart diseases. In fact, around 80% of the people belonging to this age group succumb to fatal cardiovascular diseases.

Heredity- A report issued by the American Heart Association claims that children whose parents have been diagnosed with any heart disease are at a greater risk of acquiring it at a later stage of their lives.

Gender- Heart disease is largely associated with the male gender. However, if reports are to be believed, around 250,000 women die annually on account of cardiovascular diseases. Most women acquire this fatal disease post menopause.

Some of the major cardiovascular risk factors that can be cured are:



Increased blood cholesterol levels

High blood pressure

Cigarette smoking

Inactive lifestyle

Obesity

Diabetes

Excessive Stress



Besides some of the unavoidable risk factors, cardiovascular diseases can be effectively combated by exercising a little restrain. For instance, a little amount of cholesterol is beneficial to health but its increased presence causes heart attacks and even strokes. The American Heart Association recommends around 300 milligrams of cholesterol per day. Not only that, the fat content of the total calories consumed should not exceed more than 29-30%, with the saturated fat counting not more than 10% of the total calories.

In their urge to bring down high levels of low density lipoprotein or LDL cholesterol levels, many people take recourse to alcohol so as to increase the concentration of high density lipoprotein or HDL cholesterol levels. Nonetheless, they fail to understand that alcohol induces numbing of the senses, thereby leading to increasing cases of traffic accidents, drowning, or boating deaths. Hence, alcohol cannot be regarded as a full-proof solution to combat increased LDL cholesterol levels.

As diet forms an essential factor regulating the onset of heart diseases, so are the other injurious habits like cigarette smoking. Chain smokers are prone to a high risk of cardiovascular and lung diseases. On the other hand, lifestyle also plays an important role in deciding the health status of a person. A complete inactive lifestyle as well as an excessively strenuous one can both be the cause of a deteriorating heart condition.

Cardiovascular risk factors should thus be given proper consideration so as to prevent any fatal outcome. Heart disease risk, triggered by some of the curable factors, can be easily put at bay by following the norms of a healthy lifestyle.



Barry

Shelley Murphy asked:


Fitness and nutrition expert, Tracey Redford of Curves International says, “The inactivity among young people can not be blamed solely on the evolution of Internet technology and television in itself. Child obesity has lead to a number of other health related issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease from the combination of improper nutrition and lack of exercise.”

Redford went on to say, “We live in a complex society where children of all ages have to contend with social issues such as depression, violence and divorce all having a downward spiraling affect both physically and emotionally. The psychological impact this has on our youth’s triggers an imbalance in eating habits and leads to a lack of motivation creating a domino effect.”

A summer camp experience with weight loss benefits

Last year in Canada alone the government spent over $2 billion on medical procedures surrounding obesity. No matter how many times we read about or see it on the news, children still do not understand the connection between eating, exercise and a healthy body. Rather than pointing fingers and placing blame, we need more resources and programs that can be offered such as summer camp programs specializing in weight loss. These camps are sometimes referred to as “fat camps” for young children and teens to guide them and educate them on making good healthy choices.

Children and parents shouldn’t be turned off by the words, “fat camp” which simply means a place where children of all ages can get fit, learn about nutritional balance and have fun doing so. Getting to participate in sports, crafts, and making make new friends while achieving weight loss in a nurturing environment provides a positive alternative for kids, and can pave the way to combat obesity.

The ultimate goal is sustainable healthy weight loss

When children feel they have no options, they continue on the same path of poor eating habits leading to a state of helplessness. Sending a child to a gym where they feel isolated and eventually lose motivation is not the solution either. Redford explains, “We need far better choices if we want our youth’s to get on track and stay on track. Weight loss camps for pre-teens and teenagers are a viable solution.”

What exactly is a weight loss camp? It’s about building a better self-image and self esteem while promoting health and wellness with individualized programs geared to weight loss that yields long term results. This is the foundation of the whole weight loss summer camp experience. A nutritionist designs an appropriate menu enabling campers to lose the weight and provide the necessary tools to keep the weight off upon returning home from camp. Understanding that the parent’s role is crucial in encouraging proper weight control for their children, the camps provide access to a network of nutritionist across the country.

Written on behalf of www.campshane.com, the original, longest running weight loss camp in the world located in the New York Catskill Mountains.



Joe

Charles Anderson asked:


The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported on a new study indicating self-reported diabetes has soared in the past six years. They also state that obesity is the primary reason for this dramatic increase. Groups that have an increased risk are older populations, poorly educated, and minorities. Minorities show a predisposition to developing diabetes, more so than white Caucasians. The initial study was done on a regional basis; the newest study included the entire nation. The results were alarming, and the CDC are concerned there will be increased problems on the horizon.

This trend was investigated and it was determined the cause was not as a result of better detection. The ratio for those diagnosed with diabetes remained within the normal age range. They did not find diabetes in the rise among the younger and healthier population. Scientists believe that fasting glucose tests are more accurate for diabetes diagnosis than oral glucose-tolerance tests. The studies did not demonstrate a higher rate of stroke, heart disease, hypertension, or other chronic diseases. Diabetes alone has emerged as a major health concern. It is the sixth leading cause of death from complications such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and blindness.

Receiving a diabetes diagnosis does not automatically cause people to make a better effort to get in shape. In fact, the opposite is true; the generation suffering from diabetes is also the most obese. In our current culture and society, it is simple to sit in front of the television and snack, eat too much during mealtimes, and purchase fast-food that is high in fats. An adult merely needs to lose between five and seven percent of their body fat to reduce their diabetes and heart disease risk. A 200-pound person would require only ten lost pounds to see benefits. An increase in exercise level, striving towards 30 minutes a day of moderate activity will have good results.

A moderate lifestyle change will not only help reduce the risk of diabetes development but also will benefit your health in countless other ways. Exercise also has positive benefits for heart problems, circulation problems, osteoporosis, as well as many other health concerns. Moderate walking and mild stretching routines are a good way to initiate a healthy exercise regimen. It is important to consult your doctor before beginning any new exercise program. Your doctor will be able to guide you as you are starting out and give you helpful ways to begin. Studies have indicated that even slow walking, instead of the recommended brisk walk will offer many benefits. Gentle exercises for strength or yoga routines are good ways to start a new exercise program. It is also beneficial to try parking your car farther from the store in the parking lot when you go shopping. This adds a few extra steps to your daily routine and, if you do it consistently, the steps will add up. You may even want to begin marching in place during television commercials. One woman who began doing this has reported improved feeling of well-being and more incentive to eat healthy and to get more exercise.

Healthy eating, more exercise, and improved body care will help decrease your diabetes risk.



Anna