Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Method of getting over obesity
These are some of the diseases which might come up with obesity. Before knowing how to end obesity one must know “what is obesity?” Whom would you consider a person to be obese? A person who has BMI (Body Mass Index) of over 30 is considered to be an obese individual. In theory causes of obesity are gene. What are the available remedies for getting out of obesity?
Liposuction: It is a surgical process where the fat is removed by sucking out the fat from the body by inserting a needle. Diet Pills: Majority of the diet pills are for short-term use only. These diet pills are effective only if they are used in combination with exercises and a controlled diet.
Fat burning pills: These are short-term quick fat burning pills. The main problem with this medication is that the results are short lived. Once the medication is stopped the fats again show up.
Exercises: It is an age old technique of obesity reduction. It is a natural process so side effects are not there.
Controlled diet program: Like exercises this too is a natural process. Here a limited amount of food is taken which controls the formation of fat in the body. Whatever be the method of getting over obesity there is no better method than natural methods like exercises and controlled diet program.
Saturday, August 19, 2006
Weight loss diet programs
No wonder weight loss diet programs are so popular across the world. Weight loss diet programs are based on the simple theory of energy intake and expenditure. If calorie burning is more than its intake. One is bound to lose weight. The real solution of this problem is not so simple. There are five principles to keep in mind - diet (nutrition). It should also be kept in mind that there is no common single solution for all the problems. There are no magic potions or miracle instant cures. The easiest way to follow a weight loss diet program is to follow a controlled and well-planned food chart.
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Lower Back Care
Many people have pain in different areas of their body including their lower back. There's a variety of medical issues that can cause pain. Many type of lower back pain are caused by injury and generally do not last long. An acute condition is when pain erupts from your back that is sudden and usually related to an injury in the lower back. When the back is tight, overstretching it cause acute pain. A sprain or strain in your lower back happens when you damage muscles, tendons or ligaments in your lower back. There is usually a dull aching pain, and sharp pain when moving about. You can relieve the pain by lying in a prone position and apply ice or heat.
On-going long term pain can be due to several conditions. The discs are jelly-like sacs filled with fluid that help to cushion the vertebrae. Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis are two of the top reasons pain develops in the lower back for the aged. Pain sensations can be sharp or a continual dull ache. A chronic condition involving pain needs to be treated, so you can live a more productive life.
Taking care of yourself is a necessity if you want to live an active and pain-free life. An unnatural sleeping position does the same pulling on your lower back that poor posture does while you're awake.