Nutrition Facts and Health Blog

Obesity is one of the fastest growing medical complications to strike the United States. In fact, nearly 60 million people are overweight, 40 million are obese and 3 million are morbidly obese according to the Get America Fit Foundation. This nationwide problem is not only dangerous for those battling with their weight, but it’s also a direct strain on the economy as medical costs increase to help counteract the draining effects of obesity on the body.
Men are often known for being less inclined to go to the doctor than women. While some may see this more as a stereotype than as a fact, a poll conducted in 2000 by the Commonwealth Fund discovered that men are actually three times more likely to go without a doctor visit all year than women are. This being said, obesity in men can lead to a wide variety of complications that should be addressed and treated by a doctor. If you are a man struggling with obesity, you may want to discuss your risk for the following most common related conditions and make sure you increase the frequency of your normal checkups.
1. Metabolic Disorders
When men gain weight it distributes itself differently in the body than it does for women. While we are all familiar with women lamenting weight gain in their thighs, hips, arms etc. men are more prone to weight gain around their middle. A seemingly harmless “beer belly” actually puts men at a high risk of metabolic problems like diabetes since the fat deposits are close to the liver and other organs.
2. Low Testosterone
Men who develop diabetes are also known to experience sexual function backlash and in some cases even infertility. Being overweight or obese as a man puts you at a 50% higher chance of sub-fertility when compared to men of a healthy BMI. ?Of all men experiencing type 2 diabetes, one in three of them will experience lower testosterone production. This complication cannot only affect fertility, but also cause sexual difficulties like erectile dysfunction. Men who are obese should have their testosterone tested regularly.
3. Heart Disease/Stroke
A study released in February 2011 revealed that obese men have a dramatically elevated risk of dying from a heart attack even if they do not have many of the most commonly known risk factors (high blood pressure, cholesterol etc.). According to the study, Obese middle-aged men have a 60% increased risk of dying form a heart attack than non-obese middle-aged men, even after we cancel out any of the effects of cholesterol, blood pressure and other cardiovascular risk factors,” said the study author in the article from USA Today.
4. Gallbladder Disease
While statistically women are more likely to suffer from gallbladder disease, overweight/obese men are at risk as well. Typically extreme pain and sometimes nausea and jaundice can accompany gallbladder disease as gallstones containing excessive amounts of cholesterol become lodged in the gallbladder. If untreated in extreme cases the gallbladder may rupture, but when caught early on the gallbladder can be removed with arthroscopic surgery resulting in very few lasting repercussions.
If you suffer from obesity, talk to your doctor about finding a way to get back to a healthy BMI. Even if you are healthy now, as you age these diseases and conditions become more and more likely. With proper treatment, diet and exercise you can begin to lower you odds.

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This is a guest post by : Emily Murray who is a health blogger and contributing writer for KwikMed, the company recently appointed by Watson Pharmaceuticals as the exclusive online distributor for the new morning after pill called Ella.

If you are fond of over eating and do not exercise regularly then one day you are sure to gain unwanted fats and become overweight. This means that you will become obese and will need to slim down in order to be healthy.

Here are some of the natural remedies for preventing and curing obesity:

• Ginger is an effective herb. It helps to burn excessive fat in your body. So you should drink ginger tea. You can also make paste of ginger, mix small amount of honey with it and consume this with half tablespoon of guggulu. This will control your obesity. Fat accumulation in your body will be reduced by the consumption of Guggulu.
• Lemon juice is very useful and effective in obesity control. Take a glass of lukewarm water and add two teaspoons of lemon juice and one teaspoon honey. Drink this on empty stomach each morning. It will prove to be very beneficial.
• Cabbage and tomatoes are good for you. Conversion of sugar and carbohydrates into fats is prevented by cabbage. So include them in your diet as cooked vegetables and salad.
• You should drink at least 10 glasses of water everyday. This will help you to avoid fluid retention in your body.
• Curry leaves are very useful in reducing obesity. Eat 10 leaves every morning for about 3 to 4 months. You will find the difference.
• Mint is an excellent herb which is used in the control of obesity. You can eat it as chutney or drink mint tea. Both are very beneficial. Mint is capable of burning your excess fats effectively.
• Don’t eat red meats because they contain a lot of fats. Eat food grains like wheat, sorghum, barley and maize. Avoid foods containing oil, spices and fats. You should also avoid foods rich in carbohydrates.
• Do physical exercise regularly. If you want to burn fats then you will have to do exercise regularly. Walking is also very good for your health. So walk everyday. Take the stairs in place of lift. You can skip ropes and also do sit ups and push ups. Be active throughout the day. Work, play and also take proper rest.
• If you love yourself and want to be healthy then neither smoke nor consume alcohol. Smoking and alcohol can cause complications in obese people. So if you are addicted to these two things then give up.
• Digestion of Finger millet is slow that’s why the absorption time for carbohydrates is longer. So you should take Finger millet. This will help you to reduce obesity.
• If you are interested in getting weight loss quickly then you must eat papaya or vegetable soup in your dinner for about 2 to 3 months. This will work wonders in controlling your obesity.
• You can also eat vegetables and fruits which burn fats such as apple, papaya, asparagus, cabbage, carrot, bitter gourd, pineapple, mango, etc.
These natural remedies for obesity will not produce any side effect on your body and mind. In this way it has advantage over the traditional methods of obesity control. So kick out your fear and follow these remedies sincerely to see its wonderful effects.