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OBESITY and HEART DISEASE

Obesity is also a cause of heart disease. Excess body weight can lead to a number of lifestyle diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, too much of bad cholesterol, clogged arteries. It also causes problems like low energy, body pain, mood swings etc.

High blood sugar levels (uncontrolled diabetes), high blood pressure, high level of bad cholesterol and low levels of good cholesterol can be cause of heart related diseases other than clogged arteries.

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People need to monitor their body weight often and take measures to stay within healthy body weight levels.

The BMI (Body Mass Index)

  • BMI is less than 18.5, it indicates one is in the underweight range.
  • BMI is 18.5 to 24.9, it indicates one is in the normal or Healthy Weight range.
  • BMI is 25.0 to 29.9, it indicates one is in the the overweight range.
  • BMI is 30.0 or higher; it indicates one is in the obese range.

One can check the weight in a human body weighing machine and then also measure the height. Online free BMI calculators are available in combinations of Feet, Centimeter, Inches and Kilogram, Pounds etc. Google to find a free BMI calculator and know your BMI. If it is in the obese or Overweight, Underweight ranges work to bring it to normal range.

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Do consider your fitness level, body type, age and select your work out level and frequency. Balanced diet and calorie intake as per your requirement and weight is important. Do consult with trained fitness experts, yoga teachers, dietitians and doctors if you find your BMI is on the upper range of overweight or obese.

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People who are obese and have diabetes, blood pressure, low levels of good cholesterol and high bad cholesterol, pain in legs with little activity need to visit cardiologists for cardiac check up 1-2 times a year to know the condition of their heart. Do consult specialist doctors for diabetes, blood pressure and other health ailments. Along with medicines do make lifestyle changes to keep diabetes, blood pressure and body weight in control.

Live long and live healthy.

 

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Health benefits of Vitamin C – Food Sources | Deficiency Symptoms | Recommended Quantity

Vitamins are essential for proper function of the body and organs. Balanced vitamin consumption through regular food and supplements is essential. Deficiency of vitamins can lead to various healths related problems that can even turn fatal and also be the reason for attracting many more diseases.

We are sharing a quick to read and easy to remember health benefits of vitamin c.

Vitamin C is very important and we need to intake sufficient quantity of vitamin c for health body and mind.

Quick Read

  • Required quantity: 75-90 milligram per day for adults, some studies have shown that consuming upto 500 milligrams of vitamin c is okay for many people if there is no irritation in abdomen. The upper limit is 2000 milligram a day.
  • Overdose on vitamin c: it is not a major problem, because overdose of the vitamin may lead to diarrhea and stomach upset.
  • How to consume: It can consume through regular food items and also through supplements and pills. Vitamin c rich fruits and vegetables are better consumed raw, cooked or boiled with little water so that there is no significant loss.
Vitamin C - Health Benefits and Importance
Vitamin C – Health Benefits and Importance

Common food items that are good source of vitamin c

The most common and easy is to consume a glass of orange juice, ½-1 lemon a day (regular size)

The other sources are

Tomato

Broccoli

Green and red pepper

Cantaloupe

Red cabbage

The health benefits of vitamin c

Vitamin C helps in management of stress and related problems. It is also good for the immune system. People consuming too much alcohol, smoke or obese may have deficiency of vitamin c.

Vitamin C boosts immunity and so it increases our disease fighting ability. It is a vitamin that maintains overall health. It plays an important role in maintaining healthy bones, teeth, cartilage and wound healing.

The impact of cold and flu in many cases get reduced with vitamin c. Vitamin c also helps in prevention and control of some more serious complications like pneumonia and lung infections.

People regularly consuming enough quantity of vitamin c have much less chances of stroke.  Regularly consuming enough fruits and vegetables that have the vitamin along with other vitamins helps to have health body, heart and mind.

People consuming adequate quantity of vitamin c mostly do not face problems of wrinkle, dryness of skin and slow ageing of skin and body

Vitamin C also helps in proper maintenance of all body tissues.  The vitamin contributes to the overall growth and wellbeing.

Vitamin C helps in controlling free radicals that cause cancer, heart diseases and arthritis and many other health related problems. Vitamin c is an antioxidant.

Vitamin C is also known as ascorbic acid that helps in proper absorption of iron and formation of collagen.

Deficiency of vitamin c can also lead to diseases like scurvy, bleeding of gums, weak and loose teeth and anemia.

Consume adequate quantity of vitamin c and be happy and healthy.

Health Awareness Tips by Desun Hospital and Heart Institute