Archive for the ‘Fitness’ Category

High Cholesterol

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

Is high blood pressure one of the reasons for high cholesterol?

Answer :

Hypertension is sustained elevation of resting systolic BP (= 140 mm Hg), diastolic BP (= 90 mm Hg), or both. Hypertension with no known cause (primary; formerly, essential hypertension) is most common. Hypertension with an identified cause (secondary hypertension) is usually due to a renal disorder. Usually, no symptoms develop unless hypertension is severe or long-standing. Diagnosis is by sphygmomanometry. Tests may be done to determine cause, assess damage, and identify other cardiovascular risk factors. Treatment involves lifestyle changes and drugs, including diuretics, ß - blockers, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, and Ca channel blockers.

Dyslipidemia is elevation of plasma cholesterol and/or TGs or a low HDL level that contributes to the development of atherosclerosis. Causes may be primary (genetic) or secondary. Diagnosis is by measuring plasma levels of total cholesterol, TGs, and individual lipoproteins. Treatment is dietary changes, exercise, and lipid-lowering drugs.

I know that high cholesterol can be due to hereditary but does that mean some people have to take medicine?

I understand that high cholesterol is part diet and exercise and part hereditary. I also know about the bad side effects of taking high cholesterol medicine. My questions is should I trust my doctor about taking these medcines or are there alternatives he is not telling me. Please give me your thoughts about this I’m open to alternative medicine ideas as well.

Answer :

If you are not a diabetic, try taking niacin to lower cholesterol. My ex-husbands triglycerides were over 1400. His doctor told him to get the non flush 500 mg niacin. It’s cheap and you can get it at Walmart. He had to take one capsule in the morning and one at night. In three months all of his cholesterol readings were normal. Now he takes one capsule a day. I know a lot of people that take niacin to lower cholesterol and control it. If you are diabetic, you can’t take it because it raises the blood sugar too much.

High Cholesterol?

I had really high cholesterol since ever and I’m in my late 20s. Doctors have been telling me eat healthy and workout. I am really healthy and I workout a lot. I am not overweight. I went on medicine, didn;t lower it much. when I stopped it went back up. they did an ekg test and they say my heart is fine. Now that I’m in my late 20s I want to make sure I become healthy someday and no potential heart diseases. But doctors down want to find the problem, all they want to do is push drugs that don’t work. Any idea what would cause my high cholesterol and not effect my heart. Last reading was not bad at 270, but that is still really high for my weight and age.

Answer :

It is very tough to have young patients with high cholesterol. Doctors hate to put you on cholesterol lowering meds because you’d have to be on them for rest of your life.

It is too early, on the other hand, to run any kind of test on you to see if you have any issues, since you’re too young and will likely pass all of them.

Never the less, your cholesterol has to be controlled for the time being and there is no other good way than drugs. If one doesn’t work, another has to be tried until they can manage your levels.

If you have family history of heart disease, then running test such as a heart scan with a CT scanner may be warranted. If you don’t have any calcium deposits in your coronary arteries, your doctor can go easy on the meds and try to control it with special diets.

High cholesterol at 18?

Is it normal to have really high cholesterol at 18? I mean, I know, obviously that having high cholesterol isn’t “normal”, because it’s not healthy, but do a lot of teens have it too?

Answer :

yes,they have,especially nowadays

control the diet,and insist on taking Shanxi vinegar ,two spoons a day (rrade mark is East Lake)

it has good result for high cholesterol

Good diet for middle aged man who has high cholesterol?

please make lists of diets for a middle aged man who has high cholesterol, and what he should eat and avoid…

ohh and…

please don’t put…. ASK A DOC.

FYI i HAVE and he didn’t give enough info!!

haha

k thanks

Answer :

Foods to add

Almost all tree nuts (peanuts are best)

Certain types of fish, including salmon

Egg whites

Low-fat dressing

All fresh vegatables

Orange juice

Grape juice

Apple juice

Water

Mangosteen juice (studies had shown that this type of

  juice scavenges the LDL cholesterol in your arteries as

  well as the syntheic statin drugs like Zocor or Lipitor)

Foods to avoid

Egg yolks

The fatty skins on all chicken, whether fried or baked or grilled

Whole milk

Ranch dressing (because it is way too fatty)

Fried rice

Beef jerky

Macaroni and cheese

Additional foods to avoid….

The obvious artery-cloggers….which are some of the fast food items everyone loves….a teeny list:

Big Mac (from McDonalds)

Quarter Pounder With Cheese (from McDonalds)

Double Cheeseburger (from Burger King)

Whopper (from Burger King)

Double Whopper (from Burger King).

But if you want to eat this bad fast food, best to eat only one of those bad items once a month…not once a day. It is hard to cut back on fat and have to give up on taste….

Hope this helps…..

High Cholesterol Diet … how?

I just discovered that i have high Cholesterol in my blood test.. Am a femail 35 yrs old. looking for the best diet and lifestyle..??

Answer :

1.Try ‘Uncle Toby’s’ low cholesterol oats for breakfast. Oats r very healthy and nutritious. They contain fibre and give u energy. It is also a natural food.

2.You should also avoid high fat foods and aim for the heart foundation ones. I’m quite sure that heart foundation foods r cholesterol free.

3.Keep excercising. Try walking for about 20 minutes a day or u can try at least to walk to places that r close to were u live. That saves the environment too.

4.I think u should also try low sugar foods.

5.Try going to http://health.ninemsn.com.au

6.Plz rate my answer a best answer!!

7. =)

High cholesterol advice needed please?

Hi, i just had a cholesterol test and it was 7.1 which i know is high.. Does anyone know a list of foods i should stay away from and foods i could start eating. I know exercise is important and i am going to start doing more. I do eat alot of red meat, cheese, olives, olive oil, tuna, prawns, rice, chicken, pasta, salads, tomatoes.. where am i going wrong?

Thanks very much :)

Answer :

first,

does you family have a history of high cholesterol?

second,

did you eat anything less than 8 hours before the blood test?

third,

do some high intensity cardiovascular exercise (like jogging, running, or sprinting… etc)

fourth,

eat natural food sources… don’t fry anything… make sure you take in lots of fish oil, EXTRA VIRGIN olive oil, good protein (fish, chicken), stay away from saturated fats, eat some good carbs (fruits, potatoes, brown rice, yams, whole wheat pasta), make sure you take in enough fiber (psyllium husks “metamucil”, veggies), drink lots of water, don’t over eat.

fifth,

supplement with red yeast rice, FLUSH FREE NIACIN (make sure it’s flush free… this is very good for your cholesterol. 500 mg 3 times per day), garlic extract.

it usually takes my clients about 4-6 weeks to get better cholesterol levels after this regimen

hope that helps.

Facing high cholesterol 209. Pl tell about food which could help in bringing it down.?

Answer :

Eat a salad sandwich with some meat with much oil with wholemeal bread. DO NOT EAT TAKE AWAY. Check calories and have skim milk.

What foods are good to eat if you have high Cholesterol and want to lower it?

give me list of good foods to eat for dinner,breakfeast,snacks,lunch…….. thankyou

Answer :

Take supplements: Flaxseed oil, flaxseed meal, fish oil, calcium, garlic oil, and B complex. These make a huge difference.

As far as foods: garlic & onions, oatmeal and other whole grains. Avoid high fructose corn syrup like the plague, you have to check labels because it’s in everything. Also try to avoid white sugar and flour, eat plenty of veggies. Fruits and veggies that contain a lot of fiber are great, i.e. carrots, apples, broccoli, berries. If you eat pasta make it whole grain pasta.

If you are on a statin drug like Lipitor be sure you take Coenzyme Q10 (50 mg/day) and Milk Thistle because it depletes your CoQ10 and does a number on your liver. (Milk Thistle promotes liver health.)

I have high cholesterol going through menopause and i quit smoking…need a vitamin supplement that will addre

want a vitamin that will address everything….I dont want to take 100 pills a day…..my skin is dry……help…..

Answer :

Fish oils with Omega 3, and Lecithin (sold in vitamin section of most stores) really work. Ask your pharmacist. The fish oil will also help your skin.

10 things you gotto know about stretching

Friday, June 13th, 2008

10 Important things you must Know About S-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g

Before fitness training, an interest to do warm-up or stretching exercises to prevent accidents or for the production during training. There are also a number of precautionary measures and tips to serve as guidelines when doing fitness exercises. Here are some of them .

1. To increase the flexibility and prevent injuries, stretch before and after the training. Almost everyone knows that stretching prevents injuries for work during the exercises, but few people know that stretching after work, when the muscles are still warm, it can increase flexibility .

2. Keep your stretching position for more than 60 seconds to increase flexibility. Keep your position 20 seconds is enough for warm-ups that every position at least 60 seconds, the development of the body and flexibility .

3. Go never in a position that extends beyond immediate return to the relaxed position, and do it repeatedly. This is better described as returns, while in a position. When stretching, hold that position for several seconds and then slowly relax. You can do this exercise repeatedly in this way. Invalid e-mail addresses or forcing yourself in a position during the stretching may strain or damage that some joints or muscles .

4. Work slowly in increments instead immediate steps should be taken to make the most difficult exercise or position.

5. Make sure you have stretched or warmed up all muscle groups. For some people, even if they have strong bodies, they tend to neglect of the neck when working on stretching. Stretching the neck muscles can be as simple as in the palm of one hand and against the front of the head and pushing. Then, to do the same on the sides and back of the head .

6. Stretch regularly to continually increase your range of movements and your degree of flexibility and strength .

7. Workout, only your options and not others. Do not force yourself to do exercises that you still will be, simply because there are people who can do it. Increase your limits slowly. Listen to your body. There are days when your body may be too tired, that you may consider reducing your range of motion .

8. Here rest. Rest in between sets and stations to ensure that the body has enough time to recover from its energy. It is also advisable that you don t work the same muscle groups successively for two days. The muscles build in the period in which you rest and NOT when you are working out.

9. Do aerobic exercises to strengthen your heart. Aerobic exercises are physical activities that much oxygen for fuel. This also applies to cardiovascular exercises such as rope skipping, running and swimming .

10. Music can help you if you want to train for a longer period or to increase your intensity. You can use MP3 players, CD players or a lightweigh radio receivers. Just make sure you have your headphones with you, so you wouldn t disturb people who don t prefer music while exercising .

In addition to preventing injuries and increasing limit, it is also said that stretching is good for a tired body and also for spirit and the mind.

Building Muscles

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

Having a really hard time building muscle! giving best answer?

well im inbetween an ectomorph and an endomorph ive been working out for about 6 months and i have noticed results.

but i dont have much muscle im alot stronger and can produce some nice guns when i flex but thats it

i have recently started take a supplement with creatine and protein in 1

i am getting about 9 hours of sleep

i drink plenty of water

and eat alot of healthy protein packed food through out the day

but i still cant build any muscle

im thinking of takeing steroids even though i know the bad effects of what they can do

can any one give me some advice

ps im 17 75kgs 186cm

o yea i also train really hard so that shouldnt be the problem unless im training the wrong way i do 4 sets for every body part and 8 to 12 reps

maybe some people cant build any muscle?

Answer

3 steps to 30lbs… 1. creatine 2. protein 3. ‘muscle confusion’

Teenagers and whey protein for building muscle and gaining weight?

Hi,

I have several questions regarding a teenager who is trying to build muscle when going to the gym.

First, he wants to gain some weight so he can “bulk up” (not gain weight and get fat). He eats a lot, but just cannot gain weight. Would whey protein be good for this.

Also, he is trying to build muscle and get the most out of his workouts at the gym. A trainer said to have 1 whey protein shake an hour? before the workout, and another one directly after working out. Will this help build muscle? Is this healthy? Is this the correct amount to have? Also, how long should he have the whey protein for… every time working out… until we see some results (in muscle and in weight gain)? Should he weene off taking it or just stop? Will the results stay, or will he rely on having whey protein every time he works out.

Sorry for all the questions… your help is greatly appreciated.

Answer

a lot of protein is great, too much protein does nothing( the excess protein will just not be absorbed and will exit the body)

take roughly 1.5 times the amount you way in pounds a day. slowly over the day. The body can, again, roughly, absorb 30-35 grams of protein at a time. It is a good idea to drink a protein shake and have a carb source such as a banana before work out and after work out. Have another low carb hi protein shake right before you go to bed to refuel your muscels when yo uare asleep. That is when your muscles need the protein the scond most, the first most important time would be right after a workout(within an hour of end of training)

Just keep working out and pushing yourself harder and adding more weight, 4-5 days a week at max 1 hour sessions. remember the exercise should burn during the last reps of each set. Goodluck!

Best maximuscle supplement for building muscle?

looking at geting some maximuscle which type is best.

Answer

Well, it depends on what exactly you’re looking for. According to their website, they’ve got 11 different products in their “build muscle” section. They have proteins, creatines, combinations (mostly with protein and other things), meal replacement bars, ZMA, etc. All of those can be used together if you wanted to, but you may want to buy from other companies that don’t charge as much for the simple ingredients (like the ZMA and Creatine at least).

Protein is basic fuel for your body and all muscles. Creatine is quick energy for your muscles. Meal replacement bars… well, that says it in the name. ZMA helps to boost Testosterone levels.

Each of those help different aspects of your workout and can help build muscle in their own way. I’d suggest taking a look at their website to see what’s available.

What is the best exersice method for building muscle in your entire body?

I want to get fit and there is a whole summer to do it so I would like to know. Thanks in advance.

Answer

Swimming makes every muscle in your body work.

What are the best foods to eat for building muscle?

And what are are the best drinks?

thx ^-^

Answer

The basic norm for Muscle Building foods is “Eat, Eat and then eat some more”. Lets discover what to eat Now.

 

When eating to build muscle mass don’t get too fancy. The list below contains the best Muscle building foods proven to add pounds of muscle to your body.

 

The Best Muscle Building Foods

 

Any food that has high quantity of carbs and protein qualifies itself as best muscle building food. The best way to ensure that you get adequate muscle building nutrition is to combine 2 high quality sources of carbs and protein.

 

High Quality Muscle Building Carbohydrates

 

Carbohydrates are Muscle sparing nutrients. The body uses carbs for energy and muscles are filled with glycogen as well. Quality carbs will help you with high energy so vital for Muscle building workouts.

 

Complex carbs are the best as they are slow releasing. Simple carbs like fruit juices, energy drinks should be restricted to around workouts period as they provide immediately useable energy { insulin spike }, which if not used will be stored as fat.

 

The Best Complex Carbs

 

Bread

Brown rice

Oatmeal

Bagel

Pasta

Cereals

Potatoes

 

The Best Simple Carbohydrates

 

Fruits like Apple, Orange, Grapes, Raisins and Mango

Honey

High energy carb drinks

High Quality Muscle Building Proteins

 

Protein are regarded as the building blocks of Muscle. Not all foods contain enough proteins and their protein completeness also differs. Vegetarian diets have to be combined to get all essential amino acids in order to make a complete protein meal.

 

Without sufficient protein you guarantee failure. So make sure you eat one of the listed protein every meal.

 

The Best Protein Foods

 

Chicken breast

Turkey

Tuna

Egg whites

Cottage cheese

Yogurt

Protein Shakes

High Quality Fats

 

High quality essential fatty acids help the production of testosterone and hundreds of biological functions in the body.

 

The magical omega-3 fatty acids required for this can be found in the below listed foods.

The Best Fat Foods

 

Flaxseed oil

Olive oil

Udo’s choice

Cod-liver oil

High quality Energy Drink - Water

 

There is no replacement for water. Colas and alcohol cannot. Only Water means water.

 

Not many people drink enough water, not many people get the Muscle gain results they want either.

 

One Last Tip

 

Remember “Eat, Eat and then eat some more”. Your Muscle Building Gains will not disappoint you.

Building Muscle?

How can i build up my strength fairly quickly, preferably without supplements, particularly my legs? Where could I download a decent workout? What exercises would you recommend?

Answer

very simple…. every muscle needs to be worked out once a week….

for the legs do squats, leg presses, hamstring curls and calf raises…..

Whats the best muscle building supplement on the market today?

Answer

I use N.O.-Xplode before work outs and drink a Whey protein shake after work outs…and it seems to be working fine. N.O.-Xplode basically allows more oxygen to get to your muscles when working out, therefore allowing you to get more reps in each set. You can def. tell a difference the first time you use it. And taking protein after helps rebuild your muscles after tearing them down during a workout.

When Building Muscle what muscle groups are best worked on the same day?

Im started a new Workout routine with the intent of building muscle mass. Im spreading out my routine over 4 days with a rest day in between. I know about proper nutrition and all that. My question is im working

Chest.

Back.

Legs.

Calves.

Forearms.

Biceps.

Triceps.

 shoulders.

What days should I combine with what muscle groups to get the best results?

Answer

try the split push, pull, legs which is chest, shoulders, triceps (push); back, biceps, forearms(pull) and legs (calves, quads, ham, butt) with abs in between. and you are suppose to rest at least 2 days in between each muscle group to give it time to rest.one day do push, next pull, next legs, so by time you get back to push you have rested the recommended 2 days.

What is the best muscle building supplement?

Answer

Creatine, whey.

And if your more of the adventures type, try Animal Stack or any supplement with andro

Building Muscle and Gaining Weight?

I am wanting to gain 15 pounds by spring 08, what are some foods I can eat to gain that are economical? Also Im naturally petite framed but want to bulk up muscle some, how could I do this considering my natural built? I have a fast metabolism but starting to gain easier since turned 25. I eat a lot of noodles, burgers, peanuts, beans and such. I am about to buy a protein shake that I used to.. Any recommendations be helpful and appreciated

Answer

load up on the chicken, fish and weights. no light weight, you have to push yourself. no more than 8 reps

Does building muscle increase your pounds of weight?

Answer

Muscle is more dense than fat. Losing boy fat and gaining muscle mass will make a person weigh more.

Difference between strength training and building muscle?

Is there a way to do both? build muscle and build your strength, and can you show me the difference between the 2. To build strength you do alot of weight and fewer reps but more sets right? so like 5 reps but like 6 sets of it? i’m just looking for how many sets/reps you should do for strength training and building muscle. just differences

Answer

You are talking about the same thing, strength training is building muscle. How else would you get stronger, by putting on fat?? Yes, typlically to lift heavier weight you will want to do less reps with more weight. But dont overdo it. It is easy to injur yourself if you are not training all of the muscles needed to perform an excercise eaqually. Dont neglect the importance of your arms and back in performing chest excercises etc.

What is better for building muscle, creatine or whey protein?

Answer

Whey protein hands down. To build muscle you need to get several things straight: your workout, rest, and nutrition. Nutrition is probably the most important. If you’re not eating enough, you’re not going to grow. The most important macronutrient for building muscle is protein, and different sources will tell you you need different amounts, but the general “number” accepted by bodybuilders and weightlifters (e.g. not doctors and researchers) is 1g/lb bodyweight. So if you weigh 170lbs, you should aim for at least 170g protein a day. Drink lots, and lots of water, even if you aren’t thirsty, so that this does not task your kidneys.

So, whey protein is essential as it helps you get your diet in check. Creatine is extra, like icing on the cake. It can help you make great strength and muscle gains, and even though you will lose some of it when you get off creatine, your hard earned muscle will not just “disappear” contrary to what a lot of people think. Creatine does make you gain some water weight, but not all of it is just “water.” Also, newer formulations such as creatine dichelate, creatine magnesium chelate, etc. (a lot of time has passed since just normal creatine monohydrate years ago) transport the creatine better into the muscles so that it doesn’t get trapped just under your skin and give you the dreaded “creatine bloat.”

Do bodyweight exercises burn fat while building muscle? and is it a great way to get rdy for lifting weights?

is that True or should i just start lifting? im 16 yrs old btw

Answer

At 16 bodyweight is the IDEAL way to get yourself ready for heavy lifting. Your bones arent formed properly at 16 and heavy lifting can actually stunt your growth or cause permanent damage. Where as body weight will keep you strong, and in the condition you would need to be in to play most sports.

You may want to also take up pilates (bodyweight exercises) or yoga (which will increase your flexibility, reducing the amount of injury you are likely to cause yourself).

If building muscle…?

should i limit my cardio so i don’t lose my muscle???…i am 14 and a hockey player..i want to build muscles and increase speed wat should my weight time and cardio time look like. e.g 1 hour daily weights and 20 mins cardio

Answer

Don’t lift every day. But one hour is good, 3, 4 times a week. I’m not sure as to whether cardio will make you lose muscle. Cardio will slow your metabolism down, while if you gain muscle mass, that will speed it up. If you eat a lot and your metabolism is slowing down, that might help you gain weight. But if you burn too many calories while doing cardio, you might lose weight. If you do a lot a lot of cardio that will make you lose weight also because of the way it trains your muscles. But I don’t think 20 min a day would be bad at all. More than 60 min every day would be bad. But 20-30 min sounds good. Good luck!

Building muscle and toning it?

ok well is doin 10reps with a 20lb dumbell in each hand the same as benching a 100lb 10x’s?? i heard that toning and buildin r diff since building NEEDS more weight and toning just involves lower weight but more reps but by toning can i also build muscle eventually?? and abo how long if i do 20 reps with a 20lb dumbell 4 times a week

btw im a teen that doesnt no much abo weight lifting stuff but trying 2 learn and plz dont tell me im too yung cuz teens is the right age plus telling me that wont help me

Answer

I cannot answer your question, but I want to tell you there isn’t any such thing as “toning” your muscles. If you are lifting weights you are building muscle.

Wat anabolic steroids caqn i take for building muscles?

wer can i buy them from in india , chennai

Answer

I suggest none. No steroids are safe, because you never know what you are getting. About the safest you can get to taking roids is if you have a verrrry good friend that has been taken them for a while. Get them from him, but remember, there still not safe, he doesnt know who made them, and he doesn’t know what in them.

My suggestion keep workin out, get ya some protein and creatine!!

Should you lose belly fat before building muscle?

I have at least 25 pound to lose around my mid section and I don’t want to build muscle under the fat. Should I lose the fat first then build the muscle?

Thanks

Answer

that is why u must loss ur belly fat

and i have solution to ur belly fat

 Small Ways to Lose a Big Belly

1. Fried foods are garbage. Potato chips, French fries and onion rings are pregnant with saturated fat and calories, yet they contain zero healthy or muscle-promoting nutrients. If you’re on a fat-loss plan, simply eliminate fried foods. That alone will allow you to shed lard quickly

2. Drink a glass of skim milk as soon as you wake up. Some quick protein before you even step into the shower will energize you and end those morning cravings for Egg McMuffins and pastry.

3. Do 2 minutes of pushups every morning. It’s tough to exercise as soon as you roll out of bed, but you can burn off 21 calories a day–2 1/2 pounds in a year.

4. Toss a quart of water in your briefcase. Water helps you burn calories–96 calories just by carrying a bottle while you walk for 20 minutes. Serve it over ice in your office and your body will burn 31 calories warming it to 98.6. Then there’s the aerobic effect of all those bathroom runs.

5. Want to look better naked? Try drinking half as much alcohol. Alcohol contains calories. You may drink like a fish, but booze isn’t water. Even a light beer has more than 100 calories. Booze makes you store fat. Your body sees alcohol as a poison, and tries desperately to get rid of it. Your liver stops processing all other calories until it has dealt with the alcohol. So anything else you eat during the time you’re drinking is more likely to end up as fat. Alcohol also lowers testosterone. With more abdominal fat, testosterone drops.

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Is the Weider Crossbow good for building muscle?

Has anyone had sucess with this machine? I’m thinking about buying one and don’t want to waste time or money.

Answer

waste of money. if you want to build muscles do lift free weights which really against the gravity and you become a really strong man. no machine does that. go to the park do chin-ups do squats, dead lifts. buy heavy dumbbells

Heart attack causes

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

Can a heart attack cause someone to have a seizure ?

Answer

Usually not in and of itself; however, an after effect of a heart attack could cause a person to experience seizure (or “seizure-like”) activity. A “seizure” is generally what an epileptic attack is referred to as; but this term more acurately describes the associated convulsive state. Seizures are a result of a cerebral malfunction which can originate from a number of factors (epilepsy, drug overdose, shock to the body caused by injury, high fever, etc…). A “heart attack”, as the name implies, refers to an event that occurs with the heart (N.B. Without going into too much detail, a “heart attack” is a term coined to describe two different cardiac abnormalities: 1) Myocardial Infarction; in which a portion of the myocardium [heart muscle] dies from a lack of oxygen, usually due to artherosclerosis [a buildup of plaque on interior arterial walls], resulting in retricted blood flow to portions of the heart muscle; and 2) Cardiac Arrest; in which th
ere is a “complete cessation of cardiac activity either electrical, mechanical, or both…”. This is usually brought on suddenly via serious accident/injury, but can also be the result of an occlusion [closing or blockage] caused by a breakaway piece of plaque [embolus] or a thrombus [ a cardiovascular system clot, usually of blood or blood constituents], which can give the appearance of a seizure [to the inexperienced observer] due to the person’s immediate collapse; and which leads me to your question’s answer. ). Sometimes after a “heart attack”, a person MAY have seizure activity due to a thrombosis (either of plaque or clotted blood) having broken loose to form an embolus that occludes a cerebral vessel, disrupting normal neuronal electrical activity; however, in cases when an embolus has caused a cerebrovascular occlusion, usually some form of “stroke” ends up occurring (known as a C.V.A. [=Cerebro Vascular Accident] in medical terms); which can be of varying de
grees, and, although technically not a “seizure”, it MAY mimic one in symptomatic presentation.

Panic anxiety attack will cause heart attack?

Panic anxiety attack for 6-8 yrs with stress work will cause heart attack? Yoga or medication will cure the condition?

Answer

The panic attacks themselves aren’t going to cause a heart attack. As long as you’ve had panic disorder i’d talk to your doctor about medication. Yoga would be great for a stress relief though. Good Luck.

Causes of chest pain not heart attack related?

I have been to the hospital before with chest pain even though current blood work shows everything is normal and I had different doctors diganosed me with pleursy and an inflammation of the breast bone. The pain comes and goes which is a common symptom to angina. What else causes chest pain that is not related to a psyical attack caused by another person? All I know is that I want this pain to stop coming back and what to do to stop it? Or does it just leave on it’s own?

Answer

As you know, there is alot of muscles in the chest area. It could be a type of strain or a pulled muscle. Which isn’t easily detected by your physician. Do you do any repetitive movements at work or anything? It could be something you do so often that you don’t take into consideration.

What could be the cause if not mild heart attack?

Greetings

On Sunday my mom started getting some sharp pains in her chest. After a little while they moved down into her left armpit area and a little bit further down her arm. She has been on medication for high blood pressure for a while now.

It persisted in the chest and arm so she saw a doctor today and he gave her an ECG and blood test. The ECG pointed to a mild heart attack but her doctor doesn’t believe this is the cause so is waiting for the blood test results tomorrow.

Does anyone have an idea of what could cause these symptoms other than a mild heart attack?

Many thanks for yor assistance

Zartbot

Answer

ECG readings are not so definate as you might think. Possibilities are angina, electrolite disorder potasium being one that springs to mind but hyponatreamia could also cause ECG fluctations and many others

The blood test he is waiting for is one that detects heart enzymes that are only released when the cardiac cells die.

Don’t worry though. A heart attack isn’t the end of the world anymore and there are many possible treatments.

Did your mother go into hospital? If not then she may still be asked to go to the coronary cath lab to get an angiogram or they might focus on clot busting drugs.

All in all it depends on how recent the heart attack was (this can be told from the ecg) i think st elevation is the indicator. Anyway i hope that helps,

dave

What is the main cause for heart attack?

men;s health

Answer

The heart is a pump which requires a continuous supply of oxygenated blood to provide nutrients to the muscles responsible for its action. Any reduction in blood supply (ischemia) interferes with the function of the heart muscle and can lead to death of muscle tissue (myocardial infarction).

 

The heart muscle has the ability to repair itself, provided the supply of oxygenated blood is quickly returned to normal with appropriate treatment.

 

Blockage of a main coronary artery occurs when blood, which would not normally clot, is prompted to do so because an artery has become narrowed.

 

The main cause of artery narrowing is a disease called atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), a process where deposits of fatty material containing cholesterol (plaque) build up along the lining of the artery walls.

What could cause delusional ,mean behavor after heart attack?

my ex mother-in-law,maybe in her mid 60’s,had a heart attack this past

tuesday,i am now imformed she has three blockages,and triple by-pass surgery

has been scheduled for next tuesday,my ex came by last nite and was telling

me about this.i am writing to see can you possibly put any light on the fact

that she has become irrational,mean,delusional,parinoid etc.. she is

carrying on conversations with people whom are not there.she has had alot of

trouble over the years with her legs,she will not accept that she is in

there as a result of a heart attack,she is certain she is there to get her

legs cut off.she has pulledv her i.v. out repeatedly,she is totally

irrational.before tuesday she has always been an intelligent, together

woman.i am told they don’t think she had a stroke,i am also told they

haven’t been medicating her with anything since tuesday night but blood

thinners,she is in ICU i am told some patients have some “psychotic,like”

reactions from being in there with no win

dows and all also she has’nt can’t sleep since arriving there.she has made

several crude,life threatening remarks one regarding a nurse etc… could

you please shed some light on this for me to pass on to the family i would

be so grateful i feel really bad for their hurt and having no reasonable

explanation for her totally irrational behavior

Answer

a heart attack happens when there is not enough blood being supplied by the heart to the heart itself. If she had had a stroke (aka brain attack; meaning not enough blood to a certain part of the brain), then I might be inclined to think that PERHAPS there was some brain damage. The frontal cortex controls behavior and personality.

However, given the other details you have given (i.e., she is expected to undergo surgery soon, etc), I would think that this is a great stressor in anyone’s life. How would you feel if you knew you were going to be laid out on a table, put to sleep, so that someone can open your chest by breaking your ribs open just to get to your heart, which by the way will be outside the body for a while? This would not be an easy concept to accept for anyone of any age.

Given that she is talking to herself, perhaps she needs someone to talk to..someone who does not judge her or try to diagnose her.. she needs to share some feelings without being interrupted etc. Or, she may be thinking out loud (who has not done that). Or, age may be catching up to her: dimensia, alzheimers and other age-related brain ailments are becoming more widely discussed althougth the onset may be slight, progressive and hardly noticeable to family members who remember loved ones in their own way.

At any rate, as a daughter in law, I might want to try listening to her, supporting her and her son (your husband) and your family (in laws) through this time. This is not about you or anyone else or your guys’ perceptions of her and her behavior. This is about her and her struggles to get through this time in her life. I am sure she was there for your husband when he was growing up and needed consoling and someone to listen (who better than mom?), and that you would want someone to do the same if these circumstances were your circumstances, and that you would expect no less from your very children…so, give to her no less than she expects whatever that may be…it will take time to listen to her in order to find this out, something no one can tell your family but her, no matter how large this Yahoo community of answerers…

Best of luck to your mother in law and your family.

Why does high blood pressure cause people to have a heart attack, stroke, heart failure and kidney disease ?

what is the physiological explanation to that?

Answer

High blood pressure causes strain on the blood vessels carrying blood around your body. This strain can cause vessels to become clogged up or to weaken, and this can lead to narrow blood vessels and clots that can cause damage to the heart or brain. Having high blood pressure can also cause heart and kidney failure.

It is important to realise that the higher your blood pressure, the higher your risk of heart disease or stroke. This means that all of us should be adopting a lifestyle that will help to lower our blood pressure whether we have high blood pressure or not.

Can anxiety cause a heart attack?

Answer

Yes, anxiety is a form of stress which can lead to a heart attack if it is severe and added to by any other factors (i.e over weight, weak heart and so on)

What causes a heart attack and a stroke at age 30?

Answer

Primary causes can be hereditary, obesity, smoking and stress.

Is it possible that ”Anxiety Tachycardia Palpitations” can cause a heart attack?

Could i have a heart attack cause i got anxiety tachycardia palpitations?

Answer

Hello, I work in a ER and actually have anxiety related heart palpitaions. and the answer is no, although the feeling of them is very very scary, it wont cause a heart attack. Heart palpitations also known as PVC’s can happen when you are stressed out. I was prescribed xanax for this problem and i take it when i start to feel them, and it really helps.

Good luck to you

Hypnosis Weight Loss

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

Some ways to lose weight :

Control your weight and avoid weight gain as you get older are important ways to prevent a large number of weight-related health problems .

Indeed, if you have more than 20 pounds over your ideal weight, you are at higher risk for a rogues gallery of potentially deadly conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, endometrial cancer, obstructive sleep apnea, and breast cancer .

Indeed, most people who are overweight tend to avoid exercise, and avoid that only adds to the toll paid for the extra kilos.

If you have a sedentary lifestyle and are overweight, you are at a higher risk of heart disease and other health problems. And, if you already have a medical condition such as high cholesterol, overweight puts you at higher risk for complications .

The good news is that even a modest amount of weight loss can significantly improve your health. Loss of 10% of body weight can reduce blood pressure, high cholesterol, triglycerides and high blood sugar.

Today there are many procedures that can help people and help weight loss effectively. One of the most well-known procedure in the weight loss is through hypnosis.

But many misconceptions have with regard to the application of hypnosis in losing weight. And because it is not drugs or any type of medicine and surgery, many people tend to believe that weight loss through hypnosis seems to be one of the safest weight loss program .

To know more about hypnosis and its impact on weight loss, here is a list of some facts that you an idea what it can do to your body weight .

1st Hypnosis can be a risky immediately, if not properly done and not by the people who are well trained for this particular job and the real concept of hypnosis .

Although many people tend to believe that hypnosis does not pose imminent danger to their Health, nor is it important to know that the person, the procedure is good enough, and that he or she knows what factors to consider before the procedure.

2nd Hypnosis can not remove excess fat from the body, and therefore make someone lose weight .

Most health experts say that hypnosis should be a part of a process of assimilation. It should never be used as the sole weight loss procedures .

In addition, a session of hypnosis is only very limited results in an individual weight. When losing weight, hypnosis with psychotherapy is more effective than hypnosis alone. This is because hypnosis is just a state of deep relaxation by the spirit in which you have control over his own body .

3rd Hypnosis is a way to the underlying state of a person. If a person is on the hypnotic stage, the body better to suggestibility because of its intensified state of concentration .

This does not necessarily mean that hypnosis can already reprogram the mind of a person.

In reality, hypnosis can only be the spectrum of trouble-free relaxation prerequisite for the proper initiation managed by a professional hypnotists. Therefore, it should not be considered paranormal and magical in its end .

Boiled down, more people should be aware that hypnosis is not the only effective way to lose weight. It is more a moderator treatment of various techniques .

Therefore, in combination with other weight loss management program to be effective on people who wanna lose excess weight. In this way, people lose more weight with a more relaxed and refreshed state of mind .

As they say, a healthy mind is a healthy body.

Herbal weight loss

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

These days there is a great need for overweight Americans to lose those excess pounds Because being healthy and sound should not only lead to a healthier lifestyle, but it will literally lighten their loads, and improve their overall well-being.

There is a long list of diet options available. There are exercises, fitness equipment, nutritional supplements, dietary foods and drinks, diet pills - there are even soaps that claim to help you lose pounds while you bathe.

Another option available to shed those unwanted pounds is from herbs.

Herbal weight loss products are in great demand for people who want to have a weight loss in a natural way. However, if your herbal supplements to lose weight, you should wait for a longer time for the results as a result of the more subtle effects of drugs, which come from plants and natural herbs .

Here are some herbal weight loss options that you would like to consider:

1. Herbal weight loss products - There are a lot of herbal weight loss products on the market. You can choose from the Internet and you will find a lot of herbal weight loss pills and products.

Be careful, because there are some products that benefit from safe and natural because they are vegetable, but actually some side effects, because the non-extensive research on the impact of these products.

Here are some ingredients and chemicals which make up some herbal weight loss products, you should look out because they potentially harmful effects on your health:

A. Senna. This is a herbal laxative. Senna is an important part of weight loss teas, and it works by stimulating the colon. The downside effect of this herb is dehydration. It can also lead to colon problems and can become addictive. Some people, when addicted &.39;is not satisfactorily have proper bowel movements while in potty, so watch out.

B. Chromium picolinate. It is a synthetic combination of plant products found in weight loss. Chromium is a nutrient that helps regulate blood sugar level. However, this ingredient if they are in high doses can cause damage to the chromosomes. It can also lead to dehydration.

C. St. John s wort. This addition increases the production of a chemical substance in the brains. If not, this could lead to eyes and skin sensitivity, mild gastro-intestinal distress, fatigue and itching.

Although many of herbal products claim to a safe and natural, it&.39;s better to scrutinize the ingredients and research on the effects of the product itself, before leaving for these herbs through diet pills .

2) Organic food.

In Wichita, Kansas, organic food has found its way into more homes and restaurants. Organic food devotees believe that consuming organic goodies help their organizations, as well as the environment.

A person who buys organically raised eggs and vegetables claim to be healthier, and they are not spending money on doctors and if they keep them healthier and away from the hospital. This can also be an option for weight watchers, such as organic food is known to be kinder to your weight than chemically-processed foods.

3) Green tea.

Studies show that the ingestion of green tea or green tea extracts burns extra calories. Also, green tea with caffeine can increase fat-burning by up to 40% fat.

This is a good option for those who want to lose weight. In a study done, people who took green tea found to lose 2 to 3 times more weight than those not drinking green tea.

These results show that green tea is a natural product for the treatment of obesity. So it makes for a healthier diet option, not to mention the good effects that they are on the body in comparison with caffeine. A cup of tea gives a lift emmediate energy without the side effects of caffeine.

3a) Caffeine.

Coffee offers an energy pulse to increase the fat burning. Caffeine also a chance to be active, which in turn increases the rate of burning calories.

4) Immortality Herb - This herb, whose scientific name is Gymnostemna Pentaphyllum, are known to have the following advantages:

  • Healthy, increases blood flow
  • Reduces the artery blocks
  • Support healthy blood pressure
  • Increase on the rate of burning body fat5) Apple Cider Vinegar - There are pills and nutritional supplements whose main ingredient is apple cider vinegar. Here are the benefits of taking these herbs option:
  • Weight loss
  • Improving cholesterol levels
  • Improving high blood pressure
  • Helps prevent rheumatoid arthritis
  • Diet Fitness

    Monday, May 5th, 2008

    Many people today are much more aware of their own health and fitness. In addition, these people, and many others, are now with that desire to sculpt their bodies to ahieve that magazine-cover look. As a result, gyms, spas and other health fitness centers have proliferated across to meet the needs of the fitness buffs and lovers .

    Even on the television fitness equipment, weight loss products and other paraphernalia to improve fitness have more or less gained control over the airwaves and their way into the households. But exerise is not the only way to that body beautiful. It also means that part of the responsibility of the food choice to eat. Because the healthy and fit doing a diet also requires fitness.

    Diet fitness is just as essential as exercise itself. Diet for fitness gives the food an essential needs to restore worn-out muscles and a healthy growth. Diet fitness should never be taken for granted. With the popularity of keeping fit, many different views, methods, programs and diet strategies have been formulated by many professionals. These include high-carbohydrate diets and high fat diets. Whih a more effective and which one must choose to follow?

    The first thing to know would be the fundamental differences between these two approaches diet. As the name indicates, high-carbohydrate diet focuses on taking carbohydrate-rich foods, while high-fat diets endorses fat-rich foods. High-carbohydrate diets have been used to glycogen stored in the liver and muscles. Glycogeen is a complex glucose that large amounts of energy ready for use in anaerobic exercises .

    Fats, on the other hand, accounts for nown is the richest source of calories. It actually contains 2.5 times more calories than carbohydrates and proteins at each other. Studies also show that the body 24 calories to metabolize carbohydrates, while only 3 to burn down fat. So which one to follow? A person can follow a high carbohydrate and low fat diet fitness or vice versa. It is absolutely not advisable to both simultaneously, unless of course if you want to gain body fat.

    But then diet fitness is not all about the loss of fat, one must also take account of their diet, so bold way. Research shows that sustainable loss of weight can only be reached on a diet that suits the individual food preferences, lifestyle, medical profile and satiety signals.

    Fitness programs everywhere can help you shed from excess pounds, but only one diet can help you stay sexy, and it is one that you most satisfied. Other important elements of a diet fit moderation, balance and variation. One must be careful not to leave important nutrients and other substances for the healthy body works. Health organisations are clear about the quantities of nutrients an individual should have the body .

    Low Fat high sugar, low-fat high-sugar, the question is not the diet program will work, but it is the work for you. The quest for a sexy and healthy body does not have to burden an individual, health, fitness, nutrition does not mean that the same type of food for life. You can also try to adventurous and testing of new foods out there. Who knows? You may even discover spinach interesting.

    Weight Gain Faq

    Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

    Opposite of Weight Loss FAQ :)

    Does the weight gain typically speed up during the last 2 months or does it slow down?

    7.5 months preggo with baby girl. What end were you guys on with the weight gain?

    Answer :

    I gained the most weight the last month or so

    Pregnancy Weight Gain?

    How much weight did you gain your first trimester? I am 7 weeks 3 days and have gained about 1/2 a pound. Is this ok or to much?

    Answer :

    Sounds good to me.I was wondering how you was doing.Take care of yourself.

    Which is the best antidepressant that will not cause weight gain?

    Answer :

    I agree wellbutrin is an effective antidepressant that works well without weight gain or sexual side effects for most people and is generally well tolerated. Like someone else said which ever works best for you, as each person reacts differently to certain medications.

    Wellbutrin XL is now available in generic (the SL has been generic for years). I find I tolerate the extended release tablet once a day tablet much better than the slow release which you need to take more frequently.

    Statistics: Best formula for average weight gain?

    I did a survey of nearly 1000 people. In the survey I have the starting weight and ending weight (the participants were trying to gain weight).

    What is the best formula for eliminating the most errors in finding the average weight gain?

    Right now I am using the standard elementary formula for finding a mean: (Total weight gain by all participants/ number of participants).

    Is there a more accurate way? I find that a few participants are throwing off the average, probably because they reported wrong (the survey was online).

    Answer :

    The most accurate way, if you have the before and after results (paired test), of each subject is to perform a hypothesis Z-test on the DIFFERENCES of before and after weights. Analyzing it this way, there can be no outliers and the differences in the starting weights is eliminated.

    Your test statistic is Z = Dbar/(sd/vn)

    Where Dbar is the average difference weight gain and is compared against a 0 weight gain.

    sd is the standard deviation of the differences.

    The critical Z value depends on your a-risk.

    I need your opinions on weight gain PLEASE?

    I’m 5ft, I weigh just over 6 stone. I am unhappy with my size, I want fuller breats, a bigger bum & definately know I need more meat on me.

    I do eat like a pig, however, I have fast metabolism and I can’t seem to gain weight.

    My family suggested eating atleast 4000/5000 Calories per day if I want to gain weight because that may work?

    But - I don’t really know what foods are best to eat to help me reach 4000/5000 Calories if I only eat (normally) 2 hot meals a day & then snacks all through out.

    Would it be best if I tried eating 3 hot meals a day?

    And snacked 15-20 minutes in between or what?

    I really want to gain weight, I feel uncomfortable with my size. I don’t look super skinny, I am in proportion but I would feel more comfy if I was atleast a size 8 or 10. (Currently a UK size 4, which is a US size 0)

    I’m not sure if I can get pills or liquids to take from my doctor to sort out my metabolism?

    Please help, It would be much appreciated!

    THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

    Answer :

    you would be very silly to eat 5000 cals a day, you will do yourself more harm than good, your heart will not be able to stand the sudden change in diet and no doubt your arteries will start to clog prematurely..my brother had this same problem and he went to a health food store and bought food supplement that weight lifters ect use, but didnt do any excercise, he manages to put on a few extra pound..theree are lots of people out there who are trying to lose weight but people dont appreciate what it is like to be under weight, and its not usualy because of under eating………if you really need to do this then i stress to you, please try to do it healthily and not just eating crap cos thats not good…hope this helps x

    What is the best weight loss method for diabetics type 1?

    It is known that insulin creates weight gain so what can a diabetic do to lose weight? Is there a better insulin system or pills which can be added aside from Metformin? Thanks for all replies.. cherie

    Answer :

    Insulin plays a major role in weight gain, and even keeps us from losing weight. Insulin is responsible for the storage of all the foods we eat: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. However, high glycemic carbohydrates cause blood sugars to rise very rapidly, therefore causing the pancreas to release insulin very rapidly. In some people the body overcompensates and releases too much. The insulin will store these carbohydrates/sugars very quickly. The good side is you get a quick burst of energy; the bad side is most of what is eaten will be stored as fat. Since the blood sugars rose very rapidly, the insulin will try to bring the blood sugars within normal ranges very rapidly, causing the sugars to be pushed by the insulin into every cell, including fat cells. On the other hand, if you eat low-to-moderate glycemic carbohydrates, blood sugars rise more slowly; therefore so does insulin. When this happens more of what you ate is pushed into your body’s cells to be used for energy, and w
    hatever is left over will be stored in fat cells. Weight loss programs ensure how to control insulin and blood sugar levels so optimal weight loss results will be achieved.

    Insulin activates lipoprotein lipase. This enzyme acts as a roadblock for the removal of triglycerides (fat) out of the fat cells. Insulin also inhibits another enzyme called hormone sensitive lipase. This enzyme is responsible for the breaking down of stored fats, on your waist so to speak. During exercise if insulin levels are high, your body will use more energy from carbohydrates/sugars than from fat. Now you can see why most people see very little or no results in weight reduction, even though they exercise. The key is to control your insulin and blood sugars levels

    Which is worse? Gain fast or lose fast?

    I have heard many people say it’s dangerous to lose weight fast but what about all those people that gained weight fast.

    I think rapid weight gain is more common than rapid weight loss.

    Answer :

    You know it’s interesting, I was in your same situation about 3 months ago (during Christmas time), and it wasnt until a friend told me about http://www.findhowtoloseweightfast.com that I was able to get a solid answer!

    Basically a group of people are reviewing all the different weight loss methods that ARE working, from herbal supplements to diet strategies. My mom (who is in her late 50s) lost about 20lbs over the last 2 months through a diet plan they recommended.

    I lost 45lbs!! Of course I “cheated” and went the herbal supplement pill route, but I chose the same one Oprah now uses, so to each their own right :)

    Good luck either way! Tons of information to success out there!

    Diet has ronaldinho’s weight gain issues under control????!!!!?

    DID ANYBODY NOTICED THAT HE PUT FIVE-KILOS ON WEIGHT SINCE THE START OF THE LIGA CAMPAIGN???

    I didn’t!!! but under the new weight-loss regime, Ronaldinho reportedly has lost close to three kilos and is approaching his ideal weight once more!

    BUT WAS THAT THE REASON WHY DINHO HAS BEEN SLOW OFF THE MARK IN THE 2006/07 SEASON?

    HOW MANY PER CENT WOULD U GIVE RONNIE AT THE MOMENT?

    I would say 80% but I hope he will be 100% soon!!!

    SOMEBODY TELL RONNIE TO GO JOGGING OR STOP GOING OUT WITH RONALDO AT MC DONALDS,OR SOMETHING!!! just kidding…I’m sure he doesn’t do that and that he is still a sweet goody!!! LOVE HIM!!!

    he’s got a match today against mallorca and I’m gonna pay attention at every sign of fat and see if it’s true or not!

    ~peace allz~

    Answer :

    “SOMEBODY TELL RONNIE TO GO JOGGING OR STOP GOING OUT WITH RONALDO AT MC DONALDS,OR SOMETHIN” <<<< this statment from you made my day! this is so hilarious. hahaha. you are so adorable especially the way you care for “your” Ronnie.

    I have noticed myself he was little bit out of shape but I am not really all that concerned. Real Madrid and Brazil have their own physical fitness team and I am sure they must have brought it to Ronaldinho’s attention. Plus he has been the top scorer for Real Madrid this season so he seems to be enjoying his game with Real Madrid. IT IS ONLY WHEN HE IS PALYING WITH BRAZIL SOMETHING GOES WRONG- HE JUST IS NOT AT HIS BEST! It really puzzles me but Ron is Ron. A True Soccer Genius but at the same time I hope he starts shedding the pounds which I am sure he hass been doing.

    Added : LOL …..You are totally right! I confused myself there for a second. Just replace Real Madrid with Barcelona and You will get what I am saying. I know you were talking about Ronaldinho but for some unknown reasons instead of using Barcelona, I was using Real Madrid…In fact, I was tired last nite when I wrote the answer. So, I lost my concentration a bit.

    Thanks for the Correction!!!!

    What is the best weight loss tricks you have?

    Answer :

    Drink lots of green tea

    Eat lots of fruits and vegetables

    Eat throughout the day (many small meals), and add spices to everything

    Drink lots of water

    Ground flax seeds

    High protein

    Exercise - Strength training and interval training.

    How to avoid weight gain while travelling especially when your travel companion is a big eater?

    Hi, im going backpacking for six months soon and am worried about putting on weight as it’s hard to control how healthy your food is when you’re away from home. Also the friend i’m going with is a big eater and when I went away for a month with her last year I ended up putting on half a stone.

    Answer :

    if your backpacking you will probably be walking a lot so why would you worry about overeating?

    Weight loss the healthy way

    Monday, April 28th, 2008

    Nearly 108 million Americans were overweight or obese in 1999. Until now, obesity is still a serious problem and is expected to reach epidemic levels by 2020 .

    One way to prevent this scenario is that people are aware of the risks of being overweight or obese.

    Here are some diseases that you put yourself in danger, if you have a lot of extra pounds:

    1. Heart disease
    2. Stroke
    3. Diabetes
    4. Cancer
    5. Arthritis
    6. Hypertension with stress

    Weight control helps to prevent and combat these diseases.

    The rapid weight loss methods, which spread like a fire in those days, no lasting results. More often than not, dieting methods, dietary drinks, food and supplement pills or do not work. If they do, the results are only temporary.

    It is better to focus on a healthy weight loss option is the life of results. You need to set realistic goals and not expect to lose a lot of pounds in a short period of time.

    Here are some tips on how you can lose those unwanted pounds the healthy way:

    1st Not starve your self.

    The key to a healthier way to lose weight is: Do not diet.

    You can be very happy and feel that you lose those unwanted flabs on your abdomen and thigh Skipping meals. But do not forget that this is not last long. Your body can not tolerate having sufficient food to fuel the energy that you every day.

    If you get used to skipping one or two meals a day, your stored calories are consumed, rather than the energy that would have from your meals. So, if you eat only a huge sandwich in one day, in the end it just for your problem (ie heights, buttocks, hips).

    2nd Start the day right.

    Mothers always say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Do you have a healthy meal in the morning to jump-start your metabolism.

    Your food intake, after you wake up is used to burn fat all day long.

    3rd Eat small, healthy meals frequently.

    Five snacks served per day is better than three hearty meals. Eating more frequently and in small servings, can prevent over-eating. This is also an increased metabolism and burn calories faster.

    4th Decide how much you want to lose weight.

    Keep your goals realistic. In the long term, it is virtually impossible to lose 40 pounds in 2 weeks. Do you have a way of thinking that you want to eat healthy to stay healthy for the rest of your life.

    Once you have decided on a weight loss plan or program, stick to it and make sure that you come to your own set of rules diets.

    5th Drinking plenty of water.

    Your body needs sufficient water to burn and keep your fat cells hydrated and healthy.

    6th Avoid too much sugar. Plan your meals around lots of fruits and vegetables, some bread, rice or noodles for the carbo resolve that you need, plus lean meat and protein-rich foods. Sweets, drinks and cakes should be taken once-in-a-while only.

    7th See your fat intake. Big is not the offender overweight. You need this to your weight to the correct level. There is no such thing as healthy fats. Olive, peanuts and canola oil. Tuna, salmon and mackerel have omega-3 fats that is good for the heart.

    8th Exercise. Leave your car, if you are only a few blocks from home, take the stairs instead of the elevator, jogging, cycling or skating. With these activities and other tasks at home, if you are too lazy to go to the gym and take exercise classes. Make sure you do this regularly, and you will not even notice that you have already dismantled pounds with these mundane activities.

    It does not matter how much weight you intend or need to lose. What is important is that you are realistic goals for yourself. Go slowly. If you already lost 5 or 6 pounds, take a break then try to lose the next 5 pounds. Eat healthy, drink plenty of water, enough sleep and exercise. This will give you a higher chance of losing weight and improving your health, which would lead to a new, healthier you.

    Weight Loss FAQ

    Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

    Best weight loss plan for losing 35 pounds in 7 months?

    My husband is getting deployed to Iraq and I think the best present I could give him (and for myself) would be to loose all the extra pounds and look like i did in high school. My target weight loss areas are thighs, butt, stomach. I have little motivation to work out I cant afford a gym and I work alot. It would motivate me to have a work out buddy but none of my friends even care about losing weight (when they should). HELP!

    ANSWER :

    Hoodia, with its amazing appetite suppressant qualities has suddenly become one of the most sought after plants in the world. That is because in human trials to date, the results have been very favorable. The magic of Hoodia is that it makes you feel full, even when you don’t eat anything. But that’s not the best part. So far there have been no known side effects yet.

    Hoodia Gordonii, nature’s most effective appetite suppressant helps you achieve weight loss by curbing your hunger and cravings. Now, to buy pure Hoodia that will actually help you with weight loss, you need to know what to look for, not just what to avoid.

    Details of pure hoodia gordonii diet pills is available at http://www.buy-hoodia-diet-pills.info/ along with testimonials and certifications.

    Weight loss question. answer please! thank you?

    I want to lose about 10-20 pounds. Do you know of any good FAST diets that are easy? I don’t want to take diet pills and I don’t want to have to pay for the diet to be sent to me. What has worked for you and what hasn’t? Thank you!

    ANSWER :

    http://www.associatedcontent.com/article…

    this diet above

    REMEMBER TO FOLLOW THE RULES OR IT CAN BE UNHEALTHY! eat if you feel weak or lightheaded

    I have lost about 3-5 pounds in three days (today is my third day)

    I AM SOOOOO happy! :))

    Drink LOADS of water, I mean LOADS.

    I hate water, but i’ve been forcing myself to drink sosososos much water. Sacrifice!

    One 1/2 of exercise every day! (i run and ride my exercise bike!)

    good luck! i know you can do it! :)?

    Weight loss help……………please answer??? :)?

    Please help im trying to lose weight, i have made up a food plan, exercise plan as follows:

    Breakfast: high fibre cerial w low fat milk n banana n tspn honey + cup water

    Mtea: sustagen drink (w low fat milk)

    + some mixed dried fruit n nuts

    Lunch: wholemeal bread sandwich w cup salad, slice low fat cheese + little low fat mayo + cup water

    Atea: sustagen drink (w low fat milk)

    peice of fruit

    Dinner: 100g lean meat, 2 cups veg, 20g low fat cheese.

    1 cup fruit salad w 1/2 cup low fat yogurt + cup water

    Exercise: 30 mins step aerobics every day.

    15 mins weights every day.

    + walking where possible (eg leave car home when shopping)

    Will this make me lose weight, the calories are supposed to be within the right range with what i worked out, but does that seem like a lot of food ????

    ANSWER :

    I walk my dogs every day, and do hip hop abs, dont count calories, it bums you out and then your more likely to stray from your diet because of the effort, eat what you think is good. its ok to treat yourself sometimes.

    What is the best weight loss supplement on the market?

    I am trying to lose weight. Have been for 4 years. I am a vegetarian and i know the right things to eat. I exercise 5 days a week including cardio and weight training i still to this day havent lost over 20 lbs. And it yo-yos . i want to try something new. Please let me know thanks.

    ANSWER :

    They are all expensive and a waste of time. The best way is the natural way. Eat less calories, do more exercise. If your are honestly doing both of these things on a consistent basis and you still aren’t losing any weight, get a checkup to make sure there is nothing physically wrong (like thyroid problem) that is keeping you from losing.

    And don’t believe that “cell cleansing crap”. It’s just making someone rich and is a scam.

    Healthy Weight Loss?

    Hey everyone, just wondering if you could tell me how long it will take me to lose 14lbs? At the moment I’m 5 foot 4 and 127lbs and after being at University I would love to go back to my normal weight of 113lbs. I eat really healthily…I have a banana and cornflakes/weetabix for breakfast and for lunch I have a greek salad/soup/scrambled eggs with rice cakes and for dinner I have a medium portion of food with limited carbs, I only snack on fruit and I either walk for an hour a day or dance for an hour a day and I’m not gonna drink until I lose the weight (even though it’s my 20th birthday in 2 weeks!). Any tips on how to lose the weight a bit quicker without it being a crash diet?

    Thank youuu

    ANSWER :

    Try it!

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phentermine

    Ok weight loss question?

    ok over summer im getting a gym membership. and i weigh 180 pounds, 5′6. 13 yrs old. how much weight culd i lose if i power walked, ran, jogged, sit ups, and all that? so yea how much weight

    ANSWER :

    a lott boo.

    Weight-loss Diet!?

    What is a good diet to go on to lose some weight? (10 pounds max.)

    ANSWER :

    i have been doing a “lifestyle change” that paul mckena teaches…..start by putting your fork down between every bite and chewing your food 20 times each bite….also visit this website and click on ‘visit paul mckena site’ and you will learn even more….there are people that have lost lots of weight doing this….but you could loose only 10 if you want to.

    Has anyone had weight loss pills prescribed by their doctor?

    At 15stone I am obese. I have lost 6 pounds in four weeks but feel I need some help. I have an appointment next week to see my doctor in the hope that he will prescribe something to help me and to supervise my weight loss ( I don’t have the funds for slimming clubs).

    ANSWER :

    well done on losing 6 pounds. i no you think that diet pills are a good way to go but dont!!!

    losing 6 pound in a month is very good and if you continue you will get yur esult!!

    maybe try and eat less and excersise more and you will gradually lose more weight but dont forget to change you diet around to keep ur metablosm going

    good luck

    lorna xxx

    What’s the best diet pills for weight loss?

    ANSWER :

    No diet pill is effective in the long term. Just admit to yourself that you have to eat less and exercise more. Your mental strength will thank you for it.

    Weight loss supplement that decreases appetite and increases energy?

    I’m eating right and excersizing, now I just want to find the right supplement to help me out. I need an apetitie supressant and an energy booster.

    suggestions?

    ANSWER :

    Maximuscle’s Promax Diet shakes are good and there Thermobol tablets also work very well. don’t get ripped off by cheap imataions its worth paying a decent whack for them.

    I started taking some tables for weight loss quickly, and on the side it says not to take close to bed time….why?

    ANSWER :

    because they are usually loaded with caffiene

    Sudden weight loss?

    well i know someone who used to be a size 15 womens last summer, did not see her till today , now she is a size 11 i asked her what she did and she said nothing, and lately i have noticed she has been kinda sick(vomiting , dizzy stuff like that) she does not have an eating disorder, so can sudden weight loss make you sick?

    ANSWER :

    this soundz like an ED however if you’re sure it’s not, i’d advice her to go to the doctors, she may have an issue with her stomach lining or something..whatever it is it doesn’t sound healthy. good luck

    Teenage Weight Loss Question?

    I want to lose 20 pounds. I am 130 pounds, 5′3”, and 16 years old. I am a size 8. I want to lose 20 pounds and go down to a size 4 at least. I also want to tone up my body for the winter sports season. Does anybody have any ideas for diet and exercise? Please all suggestions welcome. Why does it come so easily for others? I hate sitting with my friends while they are all size twos and eating brownies, cookies, and chips.

    ANSWER :

    well there’s only one solution eat less and do more exercise

    What is the best weight loss method for diabetics type 1?

    It is known that insulin creates weight gain so what can a diabetic do to lose weight? Is there a better insulin system or pills which can be added aside from Metformin? Thanks for all replies.. cherie

    ANSWER :

    Insulin plays a major role in weight gain, and even keeps us from losing weight. Insulin is responsible for the storage of all the foods we eat: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. However, high glycemic carbohydrates cause blood sugars to rise very rapidly, therefore causing the pancreas to release insulin very rapidly. In some people the body overcompensates and releases too much. The insulin will store these carbohydrates/sugars very quickly. The good side is you get a quick burst of energy; the bad side is most of what is eaten will be stored as fat. Since the blood sugars rose very rapidly, the insulin will try to bring the blood sugars within normal ranges very rapidly, causing the sugars to be pushed by the insulin into every cell, including fat cells. On the other hand, if you eat low-to-moderate glycemic carbohydrates, blood sugars rise more slowly; therefore so does insulin. When this happens more of what you ate is pushed into your body’s cells to be used for energy, and whatever is left over will be stored in fat cells. Weight loss programs ensure how to control insulin and blood sugar levels so optimal weight loss results will be achieved.

    Insulin activates lipoprotein lipase. This enzyme acts as a roadblock for the removal of triglycerides (fat) out of the fat cells. Insulin also inhibits another enzyme called hormone sensitive lipase. This enzyme is responsible for the breaking down of stored fats, on your waist so to speak. During exercise if insulin levels are high, your body will use more energy from carbohydrates/sugars than from fat. Now you can see why most people see very little or no results in weight reduction, even though they exercise. The key is to control your insulin and blood sugars levels

    Weight loss taking Lamictal?

    I just recently started taking Lamictal for bi polar disorder. I’m only on the 50mg because I just started taking it about 2 and a half weeks ago and my mood has been great so far, but me and my girlfriend have just been noticing that my appetite has changed and my weight has just gone down ever since I started taking it. I’m not exactly the type that should be losing weight either. I’m 17 years old, about 5′2″ and I usually weight around 105 lbs. Lately though, my weight just keeps going down and down and now I weigh about 97 lbs. I love the way the medication is working on me psychologically, but physically, it feels like it’s sucking the life out of me. I don’t know if I should just talk to my psychiatrist about it or ask my therapist on our thursday meeting about it and see what he thinks. Is it normal for me to lose weight as a beginning stage of taking this medication? Or is it something I need to look into and start taking a different medication?

    ANSWER :

    I suggest mentioning it to your doctor. If you are like me when I am happy and feeling great I lose weight. And the opposite when I’m depressed. Lamictal itself usually will not affect your weight either way. It will not prevent you from losing weight as most drugs do and does not increse appetite. It could simply be that you are losing weight because you feel great. In any case discuss it with you psychiatrist not your therapist, I know mine are very clear as to who I should talk to regarding the medical aspect of it(eg:medications) and let him know what is going on. Good luck, I hope I’ve helped a bit.

    Weight loss tips?

    i walk my dog for about 5 hours a week, and do about 300 situps a week. i desperately want to lose some inches! my waist is 28″, hip 30″ and breast 33″. any tips for me? thanks in advance.

    ANSWER :

    go wheat free. No pasta, pizza, bread and so on. And no food after 7 p.m.

    I know a woman who lost 60 pounds a month on it. She did nothing else!

    How to deal with people/situations that could sabotage weight loss?

    Trying to lose weight (unsuccessfully) and notice with all the best intentions, my efforts go to pot at work and with family (that’ll be most of the day, then :-))

    If a friend wants to go for lunch, I usually agree to get out of the office - then end up eating crap food (work in a very very backward town).

    Our office is terrible for people bringing cakes in and I can’t stop myself.

    And my parents buy snacks sometimes and I can’t say no.

    Any advice?!

    ANSWER :

    Recruit! Tell your friends and family what your goals are and how they can specifically help you reach those goals.

    Mom, I’m really trying to lose weight and it would make my life so much easier if you could not keep ______(fill in the really tempting snack here) in the kitchen until my willpower is stronger.

    Next ask the girls at work to do lunch with you, and pack some healthy stuff for everyone. At lunch tell them what you are trying to do, and see if you can’t all pack lunches together.

    Social support is the number one factor in how successful a person is in making lifestyle changes!

    Lela Simon

    ACE certified Personal Trainer

    www.hellthraiser.com