Your Health and Your Weight

Your health and your weight are connected. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, if your body mass index falls into the range of overweight or obese, you are at a higher risk for the following diseases and conditions:

• Coronary heart disease
• Stroke
• Type 2 diabetes
• Cancers (endometrial, breast and colon)
• Hypertension or high blood pressure
• Dyslipidemia (high blood cholesterol, high blood triglycerides)
• Liver and gallbladder disease
• Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
• Osteoarthritis (degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint)
• Gynecological problems for women (abnormal menstrual periods and infertility).

What Does "At Risk" Mean?

Being "at risk" means you are more likely to have a specific disease or condition than someone who has a BMI in the normal weight range. It does not mean you will get the disease.

BMI is one screening tool. (See Understanding Body Mass Index.)To assess your actual health risk, your health-care provider will look at many factors.

For example, if your doctor is concerned you might have a heart attack, he or she will want to know several things in addition to your BMI:

• Do you have a family history of heart disease?
• Do you smoke cigarettes?
• How much physical activity do you get every day?
• How much fat, saturated fat, fiber and sodium do you consume?

Your doctor also will likely run other tests, such as a blood pressure check and lab tests. Collecting all of this information is the only way to make an accurate assessment of your health risk and to diagnose a condition such as coronary artery disease.

Lifestyle Changes Make a Big Difference

If your doctor says your BMI is in the overweight range and you have high blood pressure, the doctor may prescribe medication and suggest you make changes in your lifestyle. You may be told to lose weight, change your diet and get more exercise.

Here's some really good news: Those lifestyle changes – eating smarter and moving more – will help lower your blood pressure no matter what happens with your weight. Since losing and then keeping weight off can be a challenge, it is reassuring to know lifestyle changes by themselves can reduce your risk; they can help you feel better too.

Eating to Boost Energy

By Tara Gidus, MS, RDN, LDN, CSSD

Let's face it, we are in an energy crisis. We, as a society, are busy, overweight, stressed, out of shape and have poor eating habits — all contributing to low energy levels. One way to fix our energy deficit is how we eat. The right combinations of food can give you a much needed boost. Follow these strategies to maximize your energy.

1. Eat often. Eating every 3 to 4 hours can help to fuel a healthy metabolism, maintain muscle mass and prevent between-meal hunger that leads to unwise snacking. If you're currently only eating 1 to 2 meals a day, this will be an adjustment. As you're learning how to eat more frequently throughout the day, remind yourself that you will feel better and be more focused when you have fuel in your system on a regular basis.

1. Eat light. Eating just enough, but not too much, helps to curb cravings and reduces chances of overeating. Keep in mind portions are often too large. If your meal carries you 5 to 6 hours without hunger pangs, it's likely that you’re eating too much. Eating light will also prevent you from getting too full and feeling sluggish.

1. Balance plate. A balanced meal includes whole grains, lean protein, fiber-rich fruits and vegetables, fat-free or low-fat dairy and a small amount of healthy fats. Balance out your plate with all the food groups for sustained energy.

1. Snacks are a bridge. Don't skip this important eating event. Snacks should have protein and fiber-rich carbohydrates to provide lasting energy. Grab an apple and a handful of nuts, carrots and string cheese, or Greek yogurt and fresh berries. Keep in mind that snacks are not intended to fill you up, but to bridge you from one meal to the next.

1. Remove energy zappers. Skip the soda, sugary coffee and energy drinks. These foods may leave you buzzing for an hour, but will likely cause an energy crash.  Quench your thirst with water, fat-free or low-fat milk, low-calorie flavored water or unsweetened tea.

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Benefits of Osteopathy Wealdstone Treatment

Osteopathy Edgware treatment is done through various techniques which include manual therapy, medical acupuncture, rehabilitation and preventative advice. The manual therapy by osteopathy therapists includes releasing the soft tissues, manipulation or mobilization of the joints, articulation, strain-counter strain. Muscle energy technique is given more importance under manual therapy. Osteopaths at Edgware make use of medical acupuncture for various conditions predominantly for therapeutic use and for muscle pain. The osteopaths at Edgware also help in rehabilitating the muscle imbalance. Osteopaths at Edgware educate the clients about the importance of appropriate posture at home and at work. Special training and advice by osteopaths at Edgware clinic is also given for stretches before and after the exercise. All the above mentioned treatments are effective and are conducted with the assistance of the patient.

Osteopathy bushey are considered as manual therapists, hence they make use of hands for treating various conditions. The osteopathy edgware focuses on the joints, bones, fascia, ligaments, tendons and muscles. The predominant function of osteopathy at Bushey is to find the underlying cause of pain and methods for treating it. Before any treatment can commence, the Osteopath at Wealdstone take the patients case history which includes establishing the patients occupation, age, time symptoms began, current health and lifestyle, the progression of the symptoms, and diet along with other medical issues which may have an result on the treatment. All information shared with the Osteopath at Stanmore is strictly confidential. The case history will be later taken at the practice in Stanmore, London. The osteopath decides for an examination including highly developed placatory skills and observation of the indicated area of full spine or specific area of pain.

The patient visiting the clinic may be asked to perform some simple movements, so that the practitioner can indicate the exact source of pain along with recognizing which structures in the body cause discomfort and pain. Patients may also be given orthopaedic, neurological, or circulatory examination. In order, for individuals to take an active role in their own healing process, a full explanation of the cause of the condition along with its treatment is explained. The thai massage stanmore may suggest the patients for exercise programme for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, along with core stability. The osteopathy Wealdstone also advices on work ergonomics. These measures are highly essential for preventing the reoccurrence of any sort of problem.

There are several benefits of osteopathic treatments which includes removal of the underlying cause of pain, relieving chronic pain through non-invasive treatments, encouraging the body to heal by itself. Along with increasing a range of motions in the joints, osteopaths reduce stiffness and pain in the joints and muscles. A range of spinal problems arising from spinal disk injuries and poor posture can be treated by osteopathy Wealdstone. The osteopathy at Wealdstone encourages the body to heal by itself by increasing circulation and reducing blood pressure. The body's natural functions are complemented by comprehensive and caring approach to treatment and care, thus helping you to achieve the maximum possible happiness and health.