Tag: obesity
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Dr Iqbal Karbanee: Top 4 Tips To Limit Sugar This Easter
Whether you celebrate Easter, sweet treat temptations are everywhere, from chocolate bunnies and candy-coated eggs to hot cross buns and all sorts of cakes. Parents are being cautioned to be vigilant of the sugar that their children consume. Especially given exceeding the daily recommended amount of sugar is dangerous for younger children later on in…
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Processed Foods: How bad are they really?
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]We live in a world where processed foods are the norm rather than the exception. It’s partially because we live such busy…
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Tackling Misconceptions Around Obesity and Weight Loss
Obesity is a growing health problem worldwide. 13% of adults worldwide considered obese and obesity is the cause of premature death for 4.7 million people in 2017. This was close to three and four times higher than estimated road accidents and HIV/AIDS respectively. Yes, obesity is a growing health concern worldwide. Unfortunately, there are still many…
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Obesity is a Disaster Requiring Urgent Intervention in South Africa
800 million people around the world are affected by obesity. According to Riekie Smit, MD, South Africa has alarmingly high rates of adult obesity. More than half of the female population and over a quarter of the male population are obese. Up to 70% of the female population is either overweight or obese. Adult obesity…
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Which Is Better For Weight-Loss – Vegan Or Mediterranean Diet?
Research News: A groundbreaking new study has compared the vegan diet to the Mediterranean diet to ascertain which is best for weight-loss. And which one crashed and burned. This is what the researchers found. Weight loss is a global ideal The world is grappling with an epidemic of weight gain and obesity. Indeed, excess body…
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Here’s how garlic may hold the promise of weight control
For thousands of years, garlic has been an indispensable ingredient in most meals. In many cultures, garlic holds a special place. There’s even a National Garlic Day, and of course, in some cultures, garlic is believed to bring good luck. You may or may not love eating it, but it’s an extraordinary herb. It…
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10 Diseases That Can Be Managed With Yoga
The practice of yoga comes from ancient Indian tradition. It seeks to help practitioners develop a sense of harmony and oneness with the natural world and themselves. Traditionally, the practice involves eight rungs of spiritual awareness that the student gradually learns and develops as they continue on their yoga journey. In modern, western spirituality, yoga…
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Obesity Treatment is Complex and Requires Compassion
Tuesday, 8 December 2020, CLEVELAND: The standard weight loss advice — “Eat less and move more” — is not aging well. Patients with overweight or obesity issues should seek a physician who understands their complex condition. Obese patients are too often stigmatized, even by healthcare professionals, as there is no one-size-fits-all cause or solution. Obesity…
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Dr. Kenneth K.Hansraj Explains Exercise and Back Pain
Research shows the key to reducing back pain is with incremental exercise. Even those patients who are morbidly obese show an improvement when participating in some form of physical exercise. Specialist spine and orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Kenneth K. Hansraj writes. Stanford University findings Matthew Smuck and his team of Stanford University researchers analyzed the data…
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9 Morning Habits That Will Help You Lose Weight
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text] Rise and shine and lose those extra pounds! Our mornings are often fast-paced and rushed, and everything we do during that…