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Obesity as a Pandemic According to WHO

by Carey Lise

Statistics show that in the U.S. alone, ⅔ of adults and ⅓ of school children are either overweight or obese, of which the numbers are still increasing annually. Other countries are also dealing with this problem and are rapidly reaching the same obesity growth rate as the U.S. That being the case, the World Health Organization has declared obesity a “global epidemic.”

Researchers have recently put forward speculations that the cause of rising obesity rates is due to environmental changes. These changes have led us to unhealthy habits and have made consuming food as our defense mechanism. Moreover, environmental triggers can even worsen our habit of using food as a means to comfort sadness or anxiousness.

Common Beliefs Concerning Causes of Obesity

A lot of individuals, even health care professionals, think that the cause of obesity is simply because a person lacks willpower or self-control. While this behavior is manifested by obese people the inability to control habits of overeating, only describes a negative eating behavior and not necessarily the cause of such behavior.

Nonetheless, medical professionals advise their obese patients to follow eating restrictions. If necessary, take part in commercial weight-loss programs, take organic fat burner supplements, and read books and articles about diets and exercises.

Sadly for many, these approaches concerning self-control have not provided the solution as some lost weight temporarily but regain them within the year.

Other reasons of the increase in obesity rates are due to psychological factors and heredity. In many cases, there really are people that are susceptible to gaining weight because of their genomic sequence.

However, this cause alone cannot be considered as the sole reason of the dramatic increase in obesity rates.

Psychological behaviors such as impulsivity, habit of eating whenever in a negative emotional state, and anxiety, also play a part in obesity.

Considering the seriousness of obesity problem in all parts of the world, we must try every method possible to bring down its prevalence. This includes as using new technologies that tackle hormonal imbalance to induce weight loss.

Consider Breakthrough Formulations for Weight Loss

A new way to lose weight as recommended by people with overweight issues is the weight loss supplement called Modere Trim. It can be used by both men and women as suggested by the modere reviews posted at the tazafit fitness website.

Feedback about the product back up claims that the product also helps in improving their muscle tone and skin while losing weight. The manufacturer credits the efficiency of their supplement on their utilization of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which is a plant-extracted acid. It prevents the transport of fat into the bloodstream that leads to the reduction of body fat. Combined with Modere’s Collagen/HA Matrix, it works on the muscles which in turn refreshes and rejuvenates the skin, giving it a healthy glow.

Preventing Stress from Spiking Up the Body’s Cortisol Level

by Carey Lise

Although the body has a built-in response that allows us to manage stress when performing our usual activities, nowadays dealing with stress is much harder . Aside from the risks posed by a continuously evolving coronavirus in our midst, we also worry about becoming victims of random acts of violence and of the worsening weather and climate disturbances that could affect our ordinary lives. Still it’s important for us to find ways of preventing stress from spiking up cortisol levels.

How Does Our Body Respond to Stressful Conditions?

The hormones released to protect our bodies from stress tend to be self-regulatory. They return to normal levels once the cause of one’s stress has been resolved or had not progressed. Generally, the systems inside our body will go back to doing their tasks. Returning to normal conditions will bring blood pressure level and heart rate back to baseline levels.

Why Chronic Stress is Harmful to Our Body

Whenever our body experiences stress, the hypothalamus sets off an alarm system that triggers the adrenal glands to release cortisol and adrenaline hormones.

Although the rush of adrenaline increases the body’s energy supply, it also raises blood pressure and speeds up rate of the heart pumping action. On the other hand, the primary stress hormone called cortisol boosts the availability of substances needed to repair tissues affected by the stress response. At the same time, cortisol hormones trigger the release of more glucose in the bloodstream to supply the brain with more energy.

However, the detriments to such occurrences, especially if it becomes perennial is that cortisol also restrains functions not related to a fight-or-flight situation. Not only does it suppress hormones that help in growth, in reproductive and in digestive processes, cortisol also changes the immune system’s responses.

While the fight-or flight reaction is activated whenever stressors are constantly present, chronic stress can disrupt the body’s important processes for a long period of time. Constant stress can also make us vulnerable to the risks of developing the following health problems:

  • Impairment in concentration and memory;
  • Difficulty in managing weight excess;
  • Difficulty in sleeping;
  • Stroke episodes or heart attack due to high blood pressure and elevated heart rates.
  • Constant headaches;
  • Muscle pain and tension;
  • Anxiety
  • Depression.

Ways to Naturally Reduce or Remove Cortisol in Our Body

The good news is that individuals can lessen their cortisol levels by knowing how to reduce cortisol in order to manage the stress triggers disrupting other bodily functions. The following have been proven as effective methods of reducing high levels cortisol hormones:
Keeping a healthy diet with particular attention to food rich in B12 and fish oil a source of Omega-3 fatty acids.
1.  Maintaining a regular sleep schedule, whilst getting quality sleep;
2.  Trying out various relaxation methods such as breathing exercises and meditation;
3.  Developing new hobbies or new interests;
4.  Working out;
5.  Maintaining positive and healthy connections with family, friends, and partners as they are the ones we turn to for support and comfort during stressful times and;
6.  Take herbal supplements like ashwagandha, a traditional medicine proven effective in Asian countries, for lowering cortisol levels.

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