Posts Tagged ‘overweight’
In society today, going to the gym is considered as the 'in' thing, especially amongst women. Even those with no fat on them can be seen running on the treadmill claiming that they need to stay in shape. At the same time there are those who seriously need to get rid of some fat from their bodies, but can not go through the effort of going to the gym. Instead, they find it easier to work out at home or not work out at all. Read the rest of this entry »
The problem of overweight has emerged as a major health problem in the United States. Over half the above 20 population in the US is estimated to be overweight. The annual expenditure on weight loss programs is projected to cross $30 billion. At the same time, a sixth of the population of the world was facing chronic starvation and hunger. There are a number of weight loss program being promoted and tried out. They include physical exercises, shakes, dieting, specialized diet, drinks, pills, capsules, weight loss diet and surgeries. Read the rest of this entry »
An emerging major health problem is the problem of overweight and obesity. There are many ways to overcome the problem. The major cause of the problem is the sedentary modern lifestyle, a shift from natural foods to fast and junk food and lesser physical activities. In some cases, genetic disposition and other physical problems could be the causes for problems of obesity. The common approach to weight loss is to modify dietary practices, change lifestyles, increase physical exercise, medications and in rare cases surgical interventions. But the best and safest approach would be the natural way to weight loss and better health consisting of diet and physical exercises. Read the rest of this entry »
Hoodia is one amongst the 13 species of a flowering plant family, Apocynaceae. A stem succulent, Hoodia is easily mistaken to be a cactus with its remarkable resemblance. But it is not. Growing to a height of up to a meter, Hoodia has large strong smelling flowers often having a tan color. They are found in the natural habitats in Namib Desert in Africa spreading from southern Angola to Central Namibia. One of the several species of Hoodia, the Hoodia gordonii has been under investigation for use as an appetite suppressant. The plant has been extensively marketed across the world for weight loss. The San Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert are the originators of this claim. The plant takes five years to flower after which it is harvested. For centuries they have been using the plant for various purposes such as appetite suppressant when on long hunting trips in the desert and treating small infections and indigestion. Read the rest of this entry »
