... as some people search for a drink or drug when upset, and others contend with difficulties by overeating. In general, however, people do not become obese because they are psychologically troubled. Obesity increases the likelihood of other physical disorders; including high blood pressure, strokes, high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, breast cancer, gallbladder disease, upper respiratory problems, ... arthritis, gout, skin disorders, menstrual irregularities, ovarian abnormalities, complications of pregnancy, and in extreme cases, early death. Overweight people who take over-the-cou...

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... in tablet form, is absorbed into the bloodstream from the lining of the mouth. It does not work if it is swallowed whole. (Guidelines for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Programmes, 1999) There are many things that may trigger angina, and they include; eating a large meal, getting anxious, angry or very excited, and walking outside when it is cold ... previously diagnosed. Below is a list of relevant tests and things to test for before designing an exercise programme:  Total Serum cholesterol and HDL cholesterol  Fasting blood glucose (especially in individuals >45 y...

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... (like fat and muscle) will displace water differently. Hydrostatic weighing is more accurate than skinfold measures. The following methods were put in place to establish a weight class that you can comfortably maintain over an entire season. This method is based on determining your minimal ... diet; these include, palm oil, butter, palm kernel oil, coconut oil, and hydrogenated oils of any kind. Saturated fats increase the cholesterol in your blood. Below is a list of the grams of fat in oils and some foods. Note, some high protein foods also contain fat. olive oil - 1 tablespoon - 14 g ...

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... benefits: Reduces the risk of dying prematurely. Reduces the risk of heart disease. Reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Reduces the risk of developing high blood pressure. Reduces blood pressure in people who already have high blood pressure. Reduces the risk of developing colon and breast cancer. Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety. Helps prevent excess weight gain and maintenance of weight loss ... tight, latex hats that swimmers wear on their head for a variety of reasons. Caps help to protect a swimmer's hair from chlorine and sun and provide heat retention (helpf...

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... our eating habits. Many times I hear my female peers exclaiming that they understand the consequences of their nutritional decisions but simply believe that they will deal with the consequences later in their lives. Often, I observe fellow students commenting, "I probably shouldn't eat this, butI don't care." Thoughts such as these allow the perpetuation of nutritionally poor decisions, ... genetic disorders, and more often, a buildup of plaque (Mayo Clinic). This buildup of plaque blocks nutrient-filled blood from traveling to energy- and nutrient-starved organs, possibly causing mult...

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... being done on the use of ephedrine and its side effects. "The effect is similar to using amphetamines. It contains several active ingredients found in cold and sinus drugs" (Fit, p.60). "Ephedrine is usually combined with caffeine to enhance the effects" (Natural Health, 51). Ephedrine is controversial ... and abusing these pills may cause more harm to your body. Some of the possible side effects of the use of ephedrine are: increased blood pressure, increased heart rate, headaches, light-headedness, dizziness, hyperactivity, blurred vision, and sometimes death. These warnings are not en...

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... being to fat, noticeable weight loss, making up excuses for not eating, frequently weighing themselves, having problems eating in public and wearing baggy clothes. Some more are, having a pale complexion, being short of breath, having irregular heartbeats, not having your period, always being cold, and losing concentration. Anorexics also have unusual eating habits; they will take a number of bites from each ... , and taking laxatives, diet pills or diuretic abuse. Some more symptoms are secretly eating food, having muscle weakness, swollen glands, going through mood swings, having tooth...

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