PARMANENT SOLUTION FOR DIABETES AND OBESITY

Friday, 26 August 2016

Excessive Exercise Can Gain Weight

NOT LOSING WEIGHT BY EXCESSIVE WORKOUT

The logic is pretty simple: To lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you consume each day by eating less, increasing your general activity levels, and/or working out. But recent research is questioning the idea that burning

calories by exercising can help you lose weight—even suggesting that it can lead to fat gain.

Whether you hit up the gym on the regular or are thinking about ramping up your exercise efforts to shed pounds, we delved into this research and previous studies on the subject to see if working out can possibly do more harm than good

when you’re trying to lose weight.

THE FACT :- THE OBESITY MANAGEMENT ITS A LITTLE BIT DIFFERENT MANAGEMENT REQUIRED FOR PLANING. BECAUSE YOUR BODY MADE BASICALLY THREE ELEMENT 01. TOTAL BODY FAT. 02. LEAN BODY MASS ( L.B.M), & TOTAL BODY WATER (T.B.W). ITS YOUR BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETER OF HUMAN BODY.

SCIENTIFIC & HEALTHY WAY TO WEIGHT LOSS MEANS IF YOU LOSE WEIGHT 5KG THAN YOU WILL 4KG FROM FAT & 1KG LOSE FROM L.B.M. 8:2 RATIO.
BUT WHEN YOU TRY TO EXCESSIVE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AFTER 45-1HOUR CONTINUOUS WORKOUT, THAN YOUR BODY WILL ENTER MUSCLE BUILDING ZONE THAN YOUR BODY FAT CONVERTED TO MUSCLE. & YOU WILL GETTING GOOD SHAPE BUT YOUR WEIGHT NOT GOES DOWN. WEIGHT BECOME STUCK PHASE. AFTER ALL YOU ARE NOT LOSING WEIGHT.

WHEN WE DO EXERCISE OUR BODY CROSS SOME PHASE LIKE :- 01. WORM UP PHASE. 02. DEHYDRATION PHASE. 03. FAT BURNING ZONE 04. STAMINA BUILDING ZONE 05.MUSCLE BUILDING ZONE. ITS DEPEND YOUR TARGET HEART RATE (T.H.R) MAXIMAL HEART RATE 220 -AGE = TARGET HEART RATE ACCORDING RATE. THAN 60% OF YOUR T.H.R IS FAT BURNING ZONE. 70% OF T.H.R IS STAMINA BUILDING ZONE & 80% YOUR T.H.R IS MUSCLE BUILDING ZONE.

THAT'S WHY WHEN YOU PLANING FOR WEIGHT LOSS & GO TO GYM DO THERE FOCUS ON CARDIO PROGRAM FOLLOWED BY LOW RESISTANCE & HIGH REPETITION EXERCISE. IN THAT WAY YOU CAN REDUCE WEIGHT & TONING OF YOUR BODY MUSCLE.

Thursday, 25 August 2016

Excessive Water Intake Can Also Increase Your Weight

In my Journey to Flight On Obesity, I watch numerous of OBESITY PATIENT WHEN THEY GO FOR WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM, THEY ARE TAKING UNNECESSARY WATER NEEDING BODY REQUIREMENT.
So many Medical Professional also forget to advice Water according to patient. They tell to patient that Patient consume as much he / she Can. so many patient consume 5-8lt Water /day for Weight Reduction.

But if Normal people also consume excessive Water which can Lead to Fatigue of KIDNEY and that can lead to Hormonal Imbalance , Hypertension, Diabetes, Hypothyroid, Hyperglycemia, Depression etc.

WATER REQUIREMENT FOR NORMAL BODY

HOW TO CALCULATE IT

01. FOR THE FIRST 20KG OF YOUR BODY WEIGHT 1800ml / 1.8lt / 9Coffee mug.
02. THAN REST OF EVERY /KG 20ml.

Example : Body Weight Is 80Kg.
01. First 20Kg = 1.8lt.
02. Rest 60 Kg X 20ml = 1.2lt.

Total Water Requirement 1.8lt + 1.2lt = 3lt/day. 200ml /hr.

The Condition May take extra Water         Add Water
01. During Summer                    +500ml
02. During Menstruation.              +500ml.
03. During Stem bath            +500ml-1lt.
04. If Uric Acid more in Blood         + 300 -500ml.
05. for Hypothyroid Patient                + 500ml.
06. Urinary Tract Infection (U.T.I) minimum     +1000ml-2000ml.

Note :- If any Other Medical Disorder Consult Respective Doctor.

ALSO NEED TO CARE OF YOUR KIDNEY.

Weight Loss Can Decrease Miracle Cervical Spondilysis Pain

Some time we watch Cervical Spondylosis Causes Severe pain, may pain radiate up to hand finger . than we focus only on Physiotherapy, Medicine etc. but tif Patient is Obese or overweight or Central part of Obesity (increase Abdominal Part) can enhance pain due to Improper Posture, Change the Body Alignment, Body Weight not Distribute Properly, direct give pressure Cervical Region (neck). its a Bio-Mechanical Disturbance. in that case The Medical Management is so much effective to Use Manual Manipulation Technique & Immediate Weight Loss & Reduce Indra-abdominal Fat.

Cervical spondylosis is chronic cervical disc degeneration with herniation of disc material, calcification and osteophytic outgrowths.

After back pain, simple neck pain (pain varying over time and with activity) is the most frequent musculoskeletal cause of consultation in primary care worldwide. As with simple back pain, it is multifactorial in origin, reflecting poor posture, muscle strain and sporting and occupational activities as well as psychological factors. Cervical spondylosis undoubtedly contributes to this burden but may also cause:

    Radiculopathy due to compression, stretching or angulation of the cervical nerve roots.
    Myelopathy due to compression, compromised blood supply or recurring minor trauma to the cord.

Epidemiology

    Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints. About two thirds of the population will experience neck pain at some point in their lives.
    Women are affected almost twice as much as men.
    Prevalence rises with age for men and women and is the highest in the age group between 50-59 years.
    The incidence of neck pain in general practice has been estimated to be between 18 and 23 per 1,000 registered patients per year.
    The percentage of people in whom neck pain becomes chronic is generally thought to be about 10%.
    X-ray findings suggest that the majority of men older than 50 years and women older than 60 years have evidence of degenerative changes in the cervical spine. The boundary between normal ageing and disease process is difficult to define.
    Both sexes are affected equally but problems begin earlier in males.

Symptoms

    Cervical pain worsened by movement.
    Referred pain (occiput, between the shoulder blades, upper limbs).
    Retro-orbital or temporal pain (from C1 to C2).
    Cervical stiffness - reversible or irreversible.
    Vague numbness, tingling or weakness in the upper limbs.
    Poor balance.

Signs

    Limited range of movement (forward flexion, backward extension, lateral flexion and rotation to both sides).
    Minor neurological changes like inverted supinator jerks (unless complicated by myelopathy or radiculopathy).
    Poorly localised tenderness.

Radiculopathy (PAIN AGRAVATING TOWARDS FOREARMS MAY UPTO FINGER)

Suspect this where there is unilateral neck, shoulder, or arm pain approximating to a dermatome. There may be accompanying changes in sensation or weakness in related muscles. Note: pain or paraesthesia radiating into the arm is a nonspecific sign for nerve root pain.

    There may be postural asymmetry with the patient flexing their head to decompress the nerve root.
    Neck movement may be restricted.
    Dural irritation can be demonstrated with the Spurling test (flexion of the neck laterally, rotation and pressure on the top of the patient's head) - typical radicular pain is reproduced if the test is positive.
    The most commonly affected nerve roots are between the C5 to C7 levels.
    Sensory symptoms (shooting pains, numbness, hyperaesthesia) are more common than weakness.
    Reflexes are usually diminished at the appropriate level (biceps - C5/C6, supinator - C5/C6, or triceps - C7).

Weight Loss Can Decrease Heart Attack.

Weight Loss Can Decrease Heart Attack

CONCLUSION :-

01. 10KG WEIGHT LOSS CAN DECREASE 30% EXTRA HEART PRESSURE.

02. 10KG WEIGHT LOSS CAN DECREASE 30% HYPERTENSION.

03. 10KG BODY VOLUME INCREASE 65% YOUR MOBILITY & EFFICIENCY.

04. 10KG WEIGHT LOSS CAN INCREASE 50% BRAIN BLOOD CIRCULATION.

05. 10KG WEIGHT LOSS CAN DECREASE 60% YOUR KNEE PAIN.

06. 10KG WEIGHT LOSS CAN INCREASE MORE BLOOD CIRCULATION ON LUNG & HEART.

Common cardiovascular conditions

Rheumatic heart disease

Rheumatic heart disease is caused by one or more attacks of rheumatic fever, which then do damage to the heart, particularly the heart valves. Rheumatic fever usually occurs in childhood, and may follow a streptococcal infection. Insome cases, the infection affects the heart and may result in scarring the valves, weakening the heart muscle, or damaging the sac enclosing the heart. The valves are sometimes scarred so they do not open and close normally.

Hypertensive heart disease

High blood pressure of unknown origin (primary hypertension) or caused by (secondary hypertension) certain specific diseases or infections, such as tumor in the adrenal glands, damage to or disease of the kidneys or their blood vessels.

High blood pressure may overburden the heart and blood vessels and cause disease.

Ischemic heart disease

Heart ailments caused by narrowing of the coronary arteries and therefore a decreased blood supply to the heart.

Cerebrovascular disease

Disease pertaining to the blood vessels in the brain. A cerebrovascular accident or stroke is the result of an impeded blood supply to some part of the brain.

Inflammatory heart disease

Inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis), the membrane sac (pericarditis) which surround the heart, the inner lining of the heart (endocarditis) or the myocardium (heart muscle). Inflammation may be caused by known toxic or infectious agents or by an unknown origin.

Other

Rheumatic heart disease

Rheumatic heart disease is damage caused to the heart’s valves by rheumatic fever, which is caused by streptococcal bacteria.

Valvular heart disease

The heart’s valves keep blood flowing through the heart in the right direction. But a variety of conditions can lead to valvular damage. Valves may narrow (stenosis), leak (regurgitation or insufficiency) or not close properly (prolapse). You may be born with valvular disease, or the valves may be damaged by such conditions as rheumatic fever, infections connective tissue disorders, and certain medications or radiation treatments for cancer.

Hypertensive heart disease

Aneurysm

An aneurysm is a bulge or weakness in the wall of a blood vessel.Aneurysms can enlarge over time and may be life threatening if they rupture. They can occur because of high blood pressure or a weak spot in a blood vessel wall.

Aneurysms can occur in arteries in any location in your body. The most common sites include the abdominal aorta and the arteries at the base of the brain.

Atherosclerosis

In atherosclerosis the walls of your arteries become thick and stiff because of the build up fatty deposits. The fatty deposits are called plaques.When this happens, the flow of blood is restricted. Atherosclerosis can happen throughout the body.In the arteries of the heart it is known as coronary artery disease, in the legs, peripheral arterial disease. Atherosclerosis happens over a period of time and its consequences can be grave and include heart attack and stroke.

High blood pressure (hypertension)

High blood pressure is the excessive force of blood pumping through your blood vessels. High blood pressure causes many types of cardiovascular disease, such as stroke and heart failure, and renal disease.

Peripheral arterial disease

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is caused by atherosclerosis, which is the narrowing and / or blockage of the blood vessels in the legs. PAD manifests as pain in the legs when walking, which is relieved by rest. If you have PAD you are at greater risk of developing gangrene in your legs.

Ischemic heart disease

Angina

Angina manifests as pain in the chest that results from reduced blood supply to the heart (ischemia). Blood carries oxygen around your body and depriving the heart of oxygen has serious consequences.

Angina is caused by atherosclerosis, that is the narrowing and / or blockage of the blood vessels that supply the heart.The typical pain of angina is in the chest but it can often radiate to the left arm, shoulder or jaw. If you have angina you will have noticed that the pain is related to exertion and is relieved by rest.An angina attack is also associated with shortness of breath and sweating. If you are a woman you may experience angina slightly differently. Women appear to have more pain in their shoulder and middle back area, and more throat,neck, and jaw pain than men.

If your angina symptoms rapidly worsen and occur at rest this may presage an impending heart attack (myocardial infarction) and you should seek medical help immediately.

Atherosclerosis

In atherosclerosis the walls of your arteries become thick and stiff because of the build up fatty deposits. The fatty deposits are called plaques.When this happens, the flow of blood is restricted. Atherosclerosis can happen throughout the body.In the arteries of the heart it is known as coronary artery disease, in the legs, peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Atherosclerosis happens over a period of time and its consequences can be grave and include heart attack and stroke.

Coronary artery disease

Coronary artery disease is also known as ischemic heart disease. It is caused by atherosclerosis, that is the narrowing and / or blockage of the blood vessels that supply the heart. It is one of the most common forms of heart disease and the leading cause of heart attacks and angina.

Coronary heart disease

Coronary heart disease refers to the disease of the arteries to the heart and their resulting complications, such as angina, heart attacks and heart failure.

Heart attack

A heart attack (myocardial infarction) occurs when the heart’s supply of blood is stopped. A heart attack need not be fatal, especially if you receive medical attention and treatment to deal with the blockage soon after you have your heart attack. But you are likely to be left with a damaged heart post heart attack.A heart attack manifests as severe central chest pain, which may also radiate to the left arm, shoulder or jaw. Severe shortness of breath, sweating and feeling faint are common additional symptoms.If you are a woman, however, your experience of heart attack may differ. Rather than acute chest pain you may have difficulty breathing, be very, very tired and have pain in your shoulder, jaw, or upper back pain.

Sudden death

Sudden death occurs when there is an abrupt loss of the heart's ability to pump blood. This may be because of heart attack or serious abnormality of the heart’s rhythm.

Cerebrovascular heart disease

Atherosclerosis

Cerebral vascular disease

Cerebral vascular disease is caused by atherosclerosis, that is the narrowing and / or blockage of the blood vessels that flow to the brain. If the flow of blood is cut off this can lead to strokes and transient ischemic attacks.

Stroke

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted. This can happen either when a blood vessel in the brain or neck is blocked or bursts. If this happens, your brain is deprived of oxygen and parts of your brain may be permanently damaged.The consequences of a stroke can include problems with speech or vision, weakness or paralysis.

Transient ischemic attacks

Just as stroke occurs when the flow of blood is blocked, TIAs happen when there is a brief blockage. The temporary loss of blood to the brain causes a brief, sudden change in brain function. This may manifest as temporary numbness or weakness on one side of the body, loss of balance, confusion, blindness in one or both eyes, double vision, difficulty speaking, or a severe headache. But these will disappear quickly and permanent damage is unlikely.If you have ever experienced symptoms like this you should seek medical advice. A TIA can be a warning that you are at risk of stroke sometime in the future.

Inflammatory heart disease

Atherosclerosis

In atherosclerosis the walls of your arteries become thick and stiff because of the build up of fatty deposits. The fatty deposits are called plaques. When this happens, the flow of blood is restricted. Atherosclerosis can happen throughout the body. In the arteries of the heart it is known as coronary artery disease, in the legs, peripheral arterial disease. Atherosclerosis happens over a period of time and its consequences can be grave and include heart attack and stroke.

Cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy refers to diseases of the heart muscle. Some types of cardiomyopathy are genetic, while others occur because of infection or other reasons that are less well understood. One of the most common types of cardiomyopathy is idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, where the heart is enlarged. Other types include ischemic, loss of heart muscle; dilated, heart enlarged; hypertrophic, heart muscle is thickened.

Pericardial disease

The sac that encases the heart is called the pericardium and it can be affected by a variety of conditions such as inflammation (pericarditis), fluid accumulation (pericardial effusion) and stiffness (constrictive pericarditis). The etiology of these conditions varies.

Valvular heart disease

Other

Congenital heart disease

Congenital heart disease is when you are born with malformations of the heart’s structures. This may be the result of the genes you inherited from your parents or adverse exposure to certain elements while still in the womb, such as some medicines or too much alcohol. Congenital heart disease is a broad term and examples are holes in the heart, abnormal valves, and abnormal heart chambers.

Heart failure

Heart failure is a chronic condition that happens when the heart’s muscle becomes too damaged to adequately pump the blood around your body. If you have heart failure your heart still works but because it is less effective your organs do not get enough blood and oxygen. Heart failure tends to affect older people more often and manifests as shortness of breath, reduced exercise tolerance and swelling of the ankles. It results if the heart is damaged and weakened

Heart Attack Warning Signs

Some heart attacks are sudden and intense — the "movie heart attack," where no one doubts what's happening. But most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often people affected aren't sure what's wrong and wait too long before getting help. Here are signs that can mean a heart attack is happening:Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.As with men, women's most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.

Stroke Warning Signs

A stroke is a medical emergency. If any of these symptoms appear, don’t delay – get medical help immediately!

Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body

Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding

Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes

Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination

Sudden severe headache with no known cause

Stroke & Obesity Management

CONCLUSION :-
01. WEIGHT CONTROL.
02. REDUCE INTRO-ABDOMINAL FAT.
03.REDUCE WAIST HIP RATIO.
04. BALANCE DIET.
05. STRICTLY RESTRICTED FAT & SODIUM INTAKE.
06. INCREASE PHYSICAL EXERCISE.
07. DO MEDITATION & PRANAYAMA.
07. DECREASE YOUR DAILY REQUIREMENT OTHER THAN UNNECESSARY REQUIREMENT.
08. SOME TIME GO FOR OUTING FOR CHANGE.
09. LEAD QUALITY OF LIFE NOT QUANTITY OF LIFE.
10. TALK WITH YOU EVERYDAY.

The global burden of stroke
Every year, 15 million people worldwide suffer a stroke. Nearly six million die and another five million are left permanently disabled. Stroke is the second leading cause of disability, after dementia. Disability may include loss of vision and / or speech, paralysis and confusion.

Globally, stroke is the second leading cause of death above the age of 60 years, and the fifth leading cause of death in people aged 15 to 59 years old.

Stroke is less common in people under 40 years, although it does happen. In young people the most common causes are high blood pressure or sickle cell disease.

In many developed countries the incidence of stroke is declining even though the actual number of strokes is increasing because of the ageing population.

In the developing world, however, the incidence of stroke is increasing. In China, 1.3 million people have a stroke each year and 75% live with varying degrees of disability as a result of stroke. The predictions for the next two decades suggest a tripling in stroke mortality in Latin America, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa.

What happens in a stroke?
A stroke happens when the blood supply to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. The loss of blood to the brain means a loss of oxygen and the brains cells become injured and die.

A stroke can kill or leave you with a permanent disability.

What is a TIA?
In a transient ischemic attack (TIA) there is a temporary interruption in the blood flow to a part of the brain. Most TIAs last only a few minutes. The warning signs of a TIA are the same as the warning signs of a stroke. TIAs are sometimes referred to as "warning strokes" as they may be an indication that a full, far more serious stroke is about the happen.

What is a stroke?
Ischemic stroke is accountable for 80% of all strokes. During an ischemic stroke the supply of blood and oxygen to the brain is blocked. This usually happens because of blood clots in an artery to the brain or a narrowing of the arteries (carotid stenosis) blocking or impeding the blood flow.

In a hemorrhagic stroke, an artery in the brain bursts. There are two main types of hemorrhagic stroke.

An intracerebral hemorrhage happens when a blood vessel in the brain leaks blood into the brain. A subarachnoid hemorrhage happens when there is bleeding under the outer membranes of the brain and into the thin fluid–filled space that surrounds the brain. This type of hemorrhage can cause extensive damage to the brain and is the most lethal of all strokes.

Warning signs of stroke
Knowing the warning signs of stroke and seeking immediate medical help can improve the outcome of the stroke. The symptoms of stroke appear suddenly and often there is more than one symptom at the same time. All strokes happen fast.

The warning signs of stroke are:

•    Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
•    Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
•    Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
•    Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
•    Sudden severe headache with no known cause

A stroke is a medical emergency. If any of these symptoms appear, don’t delay – get medical help immediately!

Obesity Causes Heart Disease

Obesity across the world

As a species, we are getting fatter. There are 400 million adults worldwide who are obese and one billion who are overweight. Children are getting fatter too. Worldwide, 17.6 million children under five are estimated to be overweight.

The latter half of the twentieth century saw major changes to all our diets and how we live. We moved from plant-based diets to high-fat, energy-dense animal-based diets while at the same time becoming physically inactive. Many developing countries face the strange situation of having the problems of under nutrition and obesity, at the same time.

Obesity and cardiovascular disease
If you are overweight you may develop hypertension, diabetes and atherosclerosis. These conditions will put you at high risk of cardiovascular disease.

You can tell if you are obese by the size of your waist, the ratio of your waist to your hips, and the relationship between your height and your weight. This last measure is known as the Body Mass Index (BMI). It is not a perfect way of checking your cardiovascular risk but as your BMI increases, so does your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Body Mass Index In Adults :-
The benefits of maintaining a healthy weight go far beyond improved energy and smaller clothing sizes. By losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight, you are also likely to enjoy these quality-of-life factors too.

    Fewer joint and muscle pains
    More energy and greater ability to join in desired activities
    Better regulation of bodily fluids and blood pressure
    Reduced burden on your heart and circulatory system
    Better sleep patterns
    Reductions in blood triglycerides, blood glucose, and risk of developing type 2 diabetes
    Reduced risk for heart disease and certain cancers

BMI is an indicator of the amount of body fat for most people. It is used as a screening tool to identify whether an adult is at a healthy weight. Find your BMI and what it means with our handy BMI Calculator. A separate BMI Percentile

Calculator should be used for children and teens that takes a child’s age and gender into consideration.

BMI is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by the square of your height in meters (kg/m2).

f your BMI is greater than 25 you are considered overweight. If you are of south Asian origin you may be considered overweight if your BMI is greater than 22. If you are a woman, a BMI greater than 21 may adversely affect your heart’s health. If your BMI is more than 30, you are obese and at serious risk of cardiovascular disease. If your BMI is below 18.5 your are probably underweight.

Your waist measurement can also tell you if you are at risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
                               Increased risk                      High risk
Men - not Asian                  94-101 cm                                        >= 102 cm
Men - Asian                       -                                        >= 90 cm
Women - not Asian                 80-87 cm                                        >= 88 cm
Women - Asian    -                                                         >= 80 cm

Why obesity causes cardiovascular disease
Previously, it was thought that fat was inert. Now scientists understand that fat, especially intra-abdominal fat, has significant impact on our metabolism.

You have intra-abdominal fat if you have a big belly. This fat affects your blood pressure; your blood lipid levels and interferes with your ability to use insulin effectively. You use insulin to process glucose derived from food, our body's primary fuel. If you cannot use insulin properly you may develop diabetes, a risk factor of cardiovascular disease.

As you get fatter, your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and hypertension rises steeply. Statistics show that 58% of diabetes and 21% of ischemic heart disease are attributable to a BMI above 21.
    BMI stands for Body Mass Index
    This is a numerical value of your weight in relation to your height. A BMI between 18.5 and 25 kg/m² indicates a normal weight. A BMI of less than 18.5 kg/m² is considered underweight. A BMI between 25 kg/m² and 29.9 kg/m² is

considered overweight. A BMI of 30 kg/m² or higher is considered obese.

    Excess weight increases the heart's work.
    It also raises blood pressure and blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels and lowers HDL (good) cholesterol levels. It can make diabetes more likely to develop, too. Lifestyle changes that help you maintain a 3-5% weight loss are likely to

result in clinically meaningful improvements in blood glucose, triglycerides, and risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Greater weight loss can even help reduce BP and improve blood cholesterol.

    To calculate your BMI:
        Type your height and weight into the calculator.
        Select a status option if you're under 20 years old, highly trained/athletic, pregnant or breastfeeding. If one of these situations applies to you, the BMI may not be the best method of assessing your risk from overweight or obesity.

Wednesday, 24 August 2016

Sleep Apnea & Weight Loss Management

01. IMMEDIATE WEIGHT LOSS.

02. IMMEDIATE REDUCE YOUR TUMMY OR ABDOMEN.

03. REDUCE FAT FROM YOUR DOUBLE CHIN.

04. NO EXTRA PILLOW BELLOW YOUR HEAD.

05. BALANCE DIET.

06. INCREASE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & STRENGTHEN ABDOMINAL MUSCLE.

Causes of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

A common and serious disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops for 10 seconds or more during sleep. The disorder results in decreased oxygen in the blood and can briefly awaken sleepers throughout the night. Sleep apnea has many different possible causes.

In adults, the most common cause of obstructive sleep apnea is excess weight and obesity, which is associated with soft tissue of the mouth and throat. During sleep, when throat and tongue muscles are more relaxed, this soft tissue can cause the airway to become blocked. But many other factors also are associated with the condition in adults.

In children, causes of obstructive sleep apnea often include enlarged tonsils or adenoids and dental conditions such as a large overbite. Less common causes include a tumor or growth in the airway, and birth defects such as Down syndrome and Pierre-Robin syndrome. Down Syndrome causes enlargement of the tongue, adenoids and tonsils and there is decreased muscle tone in the upper airway. Pierre-Robin syndrome actually has a small lower jaw and the tongue tends to ball up and fall to the back of the throat. Although childhood obesity may cause obstructive sleep apnea, it's much less commonly associated with the condition than adult obesity.

Regardless of age, untreated obstructive sleep apnea can lead to serious complications, including cardiovascular disease, accidents, and premature death. So it's important that anyone with signs and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea -- especially loud snoring and repeated nighttime awakenings followed by excessive daytime sleepiness -- receive appropriate medical evaluation.
Other Risk Factors for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

In addition to obesity, other anatomical features associated with obstructive sleep apnea -- many of them hereditary -- include a narrow throat, thick neck, and round head. Contributing factors may include hypothyroidism, excessive and abnormal growth due to excessive production of growth hormone (acromegaly), and allergies and other medical conditions such as a deviated septum that cause congestion in the upper airways.

In adults, smoking, excessive alcohol use, and/or the use of sedatives is often associated with obstructive sleep apnea.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Overweight

More than half of people with obstructive sleep apnea are either overweight or obese, which is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 25-29.9 or 30.0 or above, respectively. In adults, excess weight is the strongest risk factor associated with obstructive sleep apnea.

Each unit increase in BMI is associated with a 14% increased risk of developing sleep apnea, and a 10% weight gain increases the odds of developing moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea by six times. Compared to normal-weight adults, those who are obese have a sevenfold increased risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea. But the impact of BMI on obstructive sleep apnea becomes less significant after age 60.

BMI isn't the sole marker of obesity that's important. Men with a neck circumference above 17 inches (43 centimeters) and women with a neck circumference above 15 inches (38 centimeters) also have a significantly increased risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea.

In addition, extreme obesity (defined as a BMI above 40) is associated with obesity-hypoventilation syndrome (Pickwickian syndrome), which can occur alone or in combination with obstructive sleep apnea. In this syndrome, which affects up to 25% of the extremely obese, excess body fat not only interferes with chest movement but also compresses the lungs to cause shallow, inefficient breathing throughout the day and night.

Although modest weight loss improves obstructive sleep apnea, it can be difficult for fatigued and sleepy patients to lose weight. In extremely obese patients, bariatric surgery is associated with an 85% success rate in improving the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea.
Demographics and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

In middle-aged adults, the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea is estimated to be 4%-9%, although the condition is often undiagnosed and untreated. Among people over age 65, it's estimated that at least 10% have the condition. Aging affects the brain's ability to keep upper airway throat muscles stiff during sleep, increasing the likelihood that the airway will narrow or collapse.

Obstructive sleep apnea is up to four times as common in men as in women, but women are more likely to develop sleep apnea during pregnancy and after menopause. In older adults, the gender gap narrows after women reach menopause

Postmenopausal women who receive hormone replacement therapy are significantly less likely than those who don't to develop obstructive sleep apnea, suggesting that progesterone and/or estrogen may be protective. But hormone replacement therapy is not considered to be an appropriate therapy for the condition, because it can affect health in other ways.

Other factors associated with obstructive sleep apnea include:

Family history. About 25%-40% of people with obstructive sleep apnea have family members with the condition, which may reflect an inherited tendency toward anatomical abnormalities.
Ethnicity. Sleep apnea also is more common in African-Americans, Hispanics, and Pacific Islanders than in whites.

Complications Related to Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Increasing evidence suggests that obstructive sleep apnea is strongly associated with conditions such as high blood pressure (hypertension), stroke, heart attack, diabetes, gastroesophageal reflux disease, nocturnal angina, heart failure, hypothyroidism, and an abnormal heart rhythm. About half of sleep-apnea patients have hypertension, and untreated obstructive sleep apnea increases the risk of heart-related illness and death.

In addition, obstructive sleep apnea is associated with excessive daytime sleepiness, which increases the risk for motor vehicle accidents and depression.

Some complications may be related to the release of stress hormones, which may be triggered by frequent decreases in blood oxygen levels and reduced sleep quality. Stress hormones can increase heart rate and also can lead to the development or worsening of heart failure.

Medical treatment -- which includes control of risk factors, use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or oral appliances, and surgery -- may improve signs and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea and its complications.