Obesity and Its Effects on Your Health
Obesity is responsible for an increasing number of deaths worldwide each year and the sad thing is that it is, in most cases, preventable. In europe for example it is estimated that over one million deaths per year can be attributed to obesity. You are considered to be obese if your BMI (body mass index) is 25.0 or above. The more obese you are the more likely you are to shorten your life expectancy. If your BMI is between 30-35 you can expect your life expectancy to be reduced by two to four years and if you are extremely obese with a BMI over 40 you are likely to reduce your life expectancy by as much as ten years.
People who suffer from obesity are far more likely to suffer from heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and breathing difficulties. It has also been associated with certain types of cancer and other diseases such as osteoarthritis. The main cause of obesity is a combination of excessive calorie intake and insufficient physical activity. There are other factors that can cause obesity such as medication, psychiatric disorders and inherited gene disorders but these account for a very small percentage of the overall number of cases.
Over the past ten to twenty years the instances of obesity has grown significantly. In the western world we are all tending to lead far more sedentary lifestyles than we have in the past. Many of the tasks that were commonly undertaken in the past have been mechanised making them less physically demanding which means that we burn off less calories carrying out the task than we would in the past. In younger people in particular there is a tendency towards spending leisure time playing computer games and watching television rather than participating in strenuous sporting activities. Read the rest of this entry »
5 Fixes for an Under Breast Yeast Infection
Posted by admin in Breast, Womens Issues on November 22, 2011
Women with large breasts are much more likely to get a yeast infection underneath them. Warm creases in the skin where moisture accumulates can represent a perfect environment for yeast to grow.
Part of the problem, too, is that women with large breasts often prefer bras with under-wires. The thick fabric surrounding the under-wires in a bra stores moisture and sweat, perpetuating the under-breast yeast infection due to moisture buildup and lack of airflow.
Unfortunately, the candida rash under breasts can spread and cause further suffering. Red and white discoloration coupled with cracked, scaly skin makes a yeast infection under the breasts not only embarrassing, but also very painful and uncomfortable.
Many women are forced to take desperate measures to alleviate the suffering of under breast yeast infections including placing dry washcloths or tissues beneath their breasts. Others use baby powder or cornstarch in an effort to keep the area dry.
Sometimes washcloths and cornstarch do work, particularly if the candida is small and did not spread much. For more severe cases, however, the rash is persistent and does not go away with efforts to “dry it out.” Read the rest of this entry »