Friday, September 5, 2008

Lose Weight, Not Your Health

The latest trend of ultra slim size is driving people, especially women to the path of death and destruction of their health and general well being. A lot of women have taken weight loss to the extreme often resulting in death or permanent disability of their intellect and body. What was meant to be a program of renewal and regeneration of the individual has been unwittingly turned into a macabre dance of doom and unquantifiable damage to the society that would have been enriched by the war against obesity and all obesity stood for. Many have died while looking for health and wellness and longevity. What an irony of life and fate. So many women have believed the advertisers flaunting very slim models as the ideal picture of womanhood that so many of them have invested fortunes trying to be like them. Many have paid the supreme sacrifice while on the path of weightloss and slim appearance. Weight loss and fat loss do not have to take your life away. Common sense should guide you on all health matters when you have decided not to listen to doctors and other knowledgeable health professionals. Many have also failed to heed the warnings contained in various papers on health issues scattered all over the place especially the internet. In the guise of providing weight loss products, many companies and organizations have manufactured pure poisons and promoted them to high heavens as being capable of helping people lose weight almost immediately. Many have believed them and are now in their graves and their fellow compatriots [others who are still taking these concoctions] are on their way to joining them in the grave where they will lose all weight and fat when their bodies decay and are reduced to skeletons. What is wrong with being robust if you are healthy and exercising? The whole essence of weightloss is to be healthy and live longer. Any other reason is the figment of your imagination. Many think that being slim and thin makes you sexy. This is not always the case for there are a whole lot of fat persons that are still very sexy and upbeat about life. And these fat persons are still desirable to the opposite sex. You can look around you and confirm what I am telling you now. My position is that you should be healthy so you can enjoy the bounties of life. You can choose to be fat and overweight or you can choose to be slim and thin. The choice is yours at all times. However, in your present state, do you enjoy life and good health? If you are fat and overweight, will you enjoy fully the bounties of life and nature? If you are ultra slim and thin, can you enjoy the provisions of the almighty? These are two extremes and the positions require a movement towards the centre. Being very slim and sickly looking will not help you enjoy life. Reducing yourself to skin and bones is even more sickening than being overweight. You might find your bikini size but can you honestly look in the mirror when you are nude and be proud and happy with what is left of your body? Even bikinis are meant to cover something not empty spaces. Do not jeopardize your health and well being by trying to be thin when you are at risk of damaging your body system and health. I am all for weight loss and good health. However, you should lose weight in an orderly manner. You must remember that the essence of weight loss is to be healthy. You can and should lose weight to fight obesity and the other diseases and conditions that follow being overweight like diabetes and heart conditions. But you must pursue weight loss with the right frame of mind and supplements. Lose weight to be healthy and look younger but not to die pursuing weight loss. To do that is a waste of life. Choose to lose weight with the right supplements and products that have been certified by notable health professionals and clinically proven as to its efficacy and efficiency. To do otherwise might result in unpleasant circumstances. The choice to lose weight, not your life is entirely yours.

Saturday, August 30, 2008

When It Comes to Health, Adults Shortchange Kids

The problems of childhood obesity are not exclusive to American soil. Both the U.S. and many European countries face this crisis. Various solutions have been proposed and executed. Everything from promoting exercise to teaching children about the origin of their food to banning candy or sweets on school campuses.
Now the European Commission has put forth a new initiative. A recent BMJ article, European Commission plans free fruit and vegetable scheme in schools, highlights the commission’s desire to get kids off to a strong start regarding healthy eating habits. Although various countries have enacted similar plans, the commission’s concern is that these plans have holes in them including:
They only cover a small regional area
They only provide healthy food on a short-term basis or every once in a while
There are no guarantees that the program will continue
The commission wants to fix this by providing money to countries that voluntarily participate. The catch: each participating country must match the money provided by the commission with the exception of some needy areas.
Although I think that efforts to promote healthy habits among children is worthy, I think that this program, and others like it, are really band-aids for the real problem: us adults.
As most of us have humbly learned, children learn from example. And so the logical explanation for obesity and unhealthy eating habits among our children is nothing less than our own example. Because of our misguided actions and decisions, governments around the world are having to shell out money to fix our screwed up results.
Not only have we picked up shudder-inducing eating habits (and hey, I definitely include myself in the “we” I blame) but we have allowed the marketing industry to become corrupt-a-kid renegades. The combination of our desire for a quick drive-through burger, endless commercials, and colorful “fruit” roll-up boxes depicting one beloved cartoon character or another has proven too much for our impressionable children.
If we really want to curb the obesity issue and teach our kids how to eat we have to shun convenience and instant gratification for something else: good food. We have to pull out the cutting board and cut the orange instead of handing over a packet of sugary fruit chews. We have to plan meals instead of watching TV. We have to pass up the quick candy bar we crave so that our kids don’t get into the habit of thinking that it’s okay to fill our bodies with sugar.
I cringe at these words. Alas, I am a sugar-addict and I too know how easy it is to order a basket of fries or reason that a few sips of soda won’t hurt. But I know that each time I hear about another government program aimed at preventing what I’ve helped start I’m going to cringe even more.

Sunday, August 24, 2008

public water is dagerous to your health

reHave you ever wondered why the skin of most of the famous celebrities in the world shines all the time? Why they have fewer pimples, red spots and blackheads on their faces? The secret behind their glowing skin is WATER. All experts agree that next to the air we breathe, water is the most important thing we will ever put in our bodies. It is surprising that so much time and money is being spent on supplements, organic foods and natural remedies, but little attention is being given to the quality of water we consume, which is cheaper but the most powerful thing, created by God as the solution for most of the diseases. Water is the natural solvent and has many astounding effect. It’s truly said, “An Apple a day, keeps the doctor away.” But the trend has been changing in this modernize world and I believe, “A glass of water a day, keeps the doctor away.” Every function inside the body is regulated by and depends on water. Water must be available to carry vital elements, oxygen, hormones, and chemical messengers to all parts of the body. Without sufficient water to wet all parts equally, some more remote parts of the body will not receive the vital elements that water supplies. Water is also needed to carry toxic waste away from the cells. If we will not drink water regularly, then our body might get affected by dehydration. If the dehydration persists and is not corrected naturally with water, it becomes symptom-producing and, in time, develops into a disease condition. This is why people who take antacids to silence their bodies’ thirst pain become more vulnerable and eventually develop other serious complications of dehydration. Water therapy has been used for centuries to heal the sick. Hydro- and hydrothermal therapy are traditional methods of treatment that have been used for the treatment of disease and injury by many cultures, including those of ancient Rome, China, and Japan. No matter what the specific health or fitness goal, one cannot achieve the maximum benefit from any health program without drinking the right kind of water in the proper amount. It is essential to drink plenty of pure water to detoxify. Many health care professionals are encouraging patients to undergo detoxification regimes. These programs encourage the body to unload its stores of accumulated environmental toxins. As the body ingests foods, water contributes in the breakdown and absorption of nutrients and is a key element in the removal of wastes. There are many diseases, which you can cure with the help of this free-cost therapy. Some of the major diseases cure by water is: Headaches Obesity Kidney Stone Joint and Back Pain Anxiety and Depression High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol Fatigue Insomnia Cravings Allergies and Asthma Arthritic Pain Constipation Pimples and Dark circles Drinking sufficient quantities of water is a necessity for optimal physical functioning, but it can also play a major role in the prevention and treatment of many diseases. Chronic fatigue, depression, eczema, rheumatism, gastric disorders and urinary infections are but a few of the many disorders that can result from not drinking enough water--and which can be treated by raising our intake of this vital liquid. TECHNIQUE It is very simple to become water therapy expert. You do not have to go to any clinic for getting fake slimming water. Just follow these steps carefully: 1. Early in the morning, without taking breakfast or any other eatables, take 6 glasses of water (1.5 kg), and drink each glass at a stretch. 2. After drinking water, urinate 6 times in the first hour after this therapy. Go to washroom every 10 minutes, without any delay. 3. Now take one glass of Luke warm water and drink it. You can add few drops of lemon for taste. 4. Now wait 15 minutes, before starting your break-fast. Follow the same schedule at night, before going to bed. Points to be noted: • I request you to use boiled water for this therapy; else the result might give you adverse affects. • Do not break the routine of this therapy for about three months. • Sometimes, you will feel the sensation of vomit. This is normal and you do not have to go to doctor for it. • During this therapy, do not consume high-cholesterol food items. • This therapy does not mean to stop drinking water whole day long. You have to continue drinking atleast 8-12 glasses of water, regularly, along with your water therapy process. “Although the quality of water in Pakistan is more than worst; but still, in order to survive, we have to consume water. In order to have a safe drinking water, boil it for about 30 minutes, and then consume it. Do not allow your children to consume any drinking items from vendors; as such water might be vulnerable to their health. At last, Keep smiling and be fit. For more information about school health programs, suggestions, more diversified articles visite :www.healthliving22.blogspot.com or email:heathliving22@gmail.com