Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Know the consequences~


KNOW some of the consequences of being overweight!
According to recent research, weight that increases to reach the levels referred to as "overweight" and "obesity," risk the following conditions:
·         Coronary heart disease
·         Type 2 diabetes
·         Cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)
·         Hypertension (high blood pressure)
·         Stroke
·         Liver and Gallbladder disease
·         Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
·         Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint)

*Overweight is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher; obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or higher.


What to do now that you know? I will tell you right away it takes hard work to change habits. But with the right program for you, motivation, and support, you can reach your goals and stay there. Simply start by adding more fruits and vegetable to your daily intake (2-4 cups), drink 48 -64 oz of water a day, and just start walking. Do this daily and you will start to see results!

For more wellness tips, visit: http://dcwellnesswednesday.blogspot.com/ 


Thursday, July 5, 2012

Wellness Wednesday - Healthy Habits
Feeling Fatigue or Tired?


I often find myself feeling tired or overwhelmed at the end of the day and have to push myself to get the gym. After a good workout I feel revived and more alert because I got the blood pumping. The following are a few tips to shake off the fatigue or tiredness:




Fatigue symptoms - 
  • You do not feel fresh after waking up in the morning, though you had a good night sleep.
  • You feel your stomach heavy all the time.
  • Either you eat more or eat less; there is no balance in hunger.
In such cases, correcting the digestive system is the right approach to cure fatigue.
Lack of physical fitness-
·         Fitness is very important nowadays. By fitness I do not mean being slim or lean, without fat deposits.  Fitness is the ability of the body to sustain hard work.
This is not what your doctor recommends when he suggests taking your dog for daily walks to increases exercise...
Mental fatigue-
·         Lethargy, taking it easy, no mood for hard work, will train the mind and the body to feel tiredness, though you actually are not tired. Put a smile on your face until you really feel it!
·         Having a disciplined lifestyle, with good work / rest balance is crucial to be competitive in this world, and to have a robust health.
Stress-
·         It is related with mental and physical fatigue. Physical stress due to accumulation of free radicals affecting the organs. Mental stress can be handled with stress relief techniques.
Excess alcohol & smoking –
·         One of the obvious reasons for feeling tired and burnt out all the time and you already know the solution. Drink less and quite smoking.  (to stop smoking call the quit line a 1-800-QUIT-NOW)    

Remember, keep things in moderation and you will start seeing results.  For more healthy tips, visit: http://dcwellnesswednesday.blogspot.com/



 


Wellness Wednesday – Healthy Habits
Feeling Fatigue or Tired?







I often find myself feeling tired or overwhelmed at the end of the day and have to push myself to get the gym. After a good workout I feel revived and more alert because I got the blood pumping. The following are a few tips to shake off the fatigue or tiredness:

 Symptoms - 
  • You do not feel fresh after waking up in the morning, though you had a good night sleep.
  • You feel your stomach heavy all the time.
  • Either you eat more or eat less; there is no balance in hunger.
In such cases, correcting the digestive system is the right approach to cure fatigue.

Lack of physical fitness-
·         Fitness is very important nowadays. By fitness I do not mean being slim or lean, without fat deposits.  Fitness is the ability of the body to sustain hard work.
Lasting illness-
·         Chronic illness or disease is one of the major causes.
·         If you are suffering disease for a long time, then it is better to consult doctor for a supplement to take care of overall body nourishment. This will cure fatigue and tiredness.
Mental fatigue-
·         Lethargy, taking it easy, no mood for hard work, will train the mind and the body to feel tiredness, though you actually are not tired.
·         Having a disciplined lifestyle, with good work / rest balance is crucial to be competitive in this world, and to have a robust health.

Stress-
·         It is related with mental and physical fatigue. Physical stress due to accumulation of free radicals affecting the organs. Mental stress can be handled with stress relief techniques.

Excess alcohol & smoking –
·         One of the obvious reasons for feeling tired and burnt out all the time and you already know the solution. Drink less and quite smoking.  (to stop smoking call the quit line at 1 800 Quit Now)


Remember, keep things in moderation and you will start seeing results.  For more healthy tips, visit: http://dcwellnesswednesday.blogspot.com/