Obesity

Childhood Obesity and Adult life :Powerful Secrets No One Told you

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on August 4, 2020 0

No hiding behind smokes and mirrors now.Obesity is a health danger in multiple ways .In COVID times ,it’s more so.Co-morbidities are risky for all of us.

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In these times seeing higher number of morbidly obese people in the ICU with COVID19 complications, has made this an urgent matter.

England has taken a stand with the new obesity strategy.They banned the advertising of fast foods in the prime time television.The time period which has most kids watching TV.

That’s a a start.They also plan to stop the two for the price of one offers.

This is all good.Because several research has shown significant increase in fast food serving size over the years.It has shown that an increase in use of processed , calorie dense, nutrient poor fast food is behind rise in diabetes ,heart disease ,obesity even in childhood.

Fast food is fast to eat but is slow to leave your body.

Obesity starts early.Then it creeps up .Then the next kilo adds up and the next.

With every passing decade with a sedentary lifestyle you end up adding kilos to your body.

That needs action if you want it to stop.

The small steps you can take to change the way you eat and move is what my new book is about.

Childhood Obesity and Adult life :Powerful truths No One Told You.

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VITAMIN D Deficiency:Is it a Myth?

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on February 11, 2019 56

The Vitamin D deficiency: What could be the story?

Many of my busy cousins in their thirties are having a variety of old age problems.

Hypertension, diabetes, deranged lipid profile, nothing seems to be left.But is chronic stress the only culprit? While reading the many research papers, I found a surprising answer.

Lifestyle and your diet really do decide your health. Vitamin D is suspected to have a role. Vitamin D is the miracle vitamin which has a range of goodness. This sunshine vitamin can bring the sunshine into your life.

Not only physical health but your mental health is also influenced by Vitamin D.

Shocked ?I was too.Do you know anybody with hypertension?

Anybody with diabetes?What about somebody who is having a weight issue.

You must be knowing someone who has depression. It’s another chronic problem of our times.

They might need to check their vitamin D level in blood.Do you have Vitamin D deficiency?

Have you ever tested for your blood level of Vitamin D?

Are you overweight?All over theworld, in both developed and developing nations VitaminD deficiency is a highly researched topic.Undernutrition and deficiencies of micronutrient is not surprising.What is surprising is that Vitamin D deficiency is present even in overweight, obese people.This has created the shocking nutritional state known as ‘Malnutrition of Obesity”.

The USA , as well as worldwide Vitamin D, ppears to be a micronutrient which is largely deficient in most.

Who is at risk of Vitamin D deficiency?

50% of world population.Yes the rate is that high.

1 billion people worldwide suspected to be suffering.

There’s a pandemic of vitamin D deficiency worldwide.

The cause is suspected to be environmental pollution, that’s preventing synthesis of Vitamin D by your skin.
Dietary deficiency
Sunscreen(with SPF more than 30) use is another reason which decreases vitamin.
Obesity decreases vitamin D .Decreased Vitamin D makes it difficult for you to lose weight.Vicious cycle.

Source of Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a very special fat soluble hormone. You can synthesize this vitamin in your skin.

Most oil-rich fish such as salmon, mackerel, and herring contain vitamin D.95% of vitamin D can be synthesized by exposure of the skin to sunlight(UVB). Ideally between 10.00 hours and 15.00 hours in the spring, summer, and fall.Sunscreen(with SPF more than 30) use is another reason which decreases vitamin

Population at risk

- Children
- Young and middle-aged adults
- Breast fed infants (If mother is deficient baby will be deficient.
- People of Australia, India, Middle East, Africa, and South America.
Darker the skin, more is the melanin, less is the Vitamin D production in the skin

What the right level of Vitamin D?

VITAMIN D Normal :30ng/ml

Vitamin D insufficiency: 25(OH)D of 21–29 ng/mL

How can Vitamin D protect you?

Protects your heart

Maintains the health of your heart and blood vessels.

Bones and Muscles

Keeps your bones strong
Keeps your muscles strong
Protects against fall related injuries
Prevents fatigue

Cancer protective

Protects against cancer. Most significantly colorectal cancer.
Maybe protecting against breast cancer too

Obesity

Auto immune disease and immunity

Less risk of type 2 Diabetes.
Vitamin D protects against autoimmune diseases(multiple sclerosis,Type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and autoimmune thyroid disease.)
It also has a role in protection against influenza during winter

Mental health

Vitamin D helps prevent cognitive problems associated with aging.
It helps in depression by preventing relapse.
Helps in decreasing the dose of medicines in depression.
Helps in weaning off medicines

How much can Vitamin D be given?

After measuring your serum Vitamin D level the right dose can be calculated.

The Mega dose may need to be given to get the deficiency corrected.

Takeaway:

Measure your vitamin D level.

Have a diet rich in Vitamin D.

Don’t forget to start vitamin D supplement if you are deficient.

Design your own healthy lifestyle. Be strong live healthy.

What’s your Vitamin D status? Have you ever tested? Let me know in the comments below.

Disclaimer :

This article is meant to spread awareness about health. It is not a substitute for a professional medical consultation. Read my full disclaimer.

Updated Feb2018

Coping with Obesity….Battle With the Bulge

By Richa Mina on December 21, 2017 6

Coping with obesity

Obesity nowadays, gets a lot of attention due to the many resultant , medical issues .Rarely do we think about the mental status and emotional upheaval an overweight person goes through in their struggle with yo- yoing weight.

Like many other super busy females , my diet and lifestyle was a total mess.I was actually one of those who are on the verge to topple over to the wrong side…I was Obese(that’s actually an impolite word for fat).

coping with obesity — Richa before the battle

The self delusions

I’m plump not fat ! But that’s a version I had created to make myself temporarily happy 😉 .But the constant inner struggle with the weight issue was taking over my life.

2 years back I decided enough was enough! It was time to put my foot firmly down and “Battle the Bulge”

Slow And Steady..

So as a new perspective to the topic I’d like to emphasize that “slow and steady does win the race” . No one changes drastically (except film stars, and they get paid for that) so just keep steady and continue your journey from being PLUMP to “oh wow”.

You’ll find loads of sites telling you how to loose weight, easy way hard way. 5 minute workout,15 minute workout but please don’t fall for capsules, powders, fad diets. They are harmful and they almost never helps in loosing weight but are definitely good way to lose money.

I’m sorry to tell you this but there’s only one way to succeed and it’s always the long way.What works for one may not for another.That is the crux of the problem, and also the solution.

Solutions

I needed diet and exercise personalised to suite my lifestyle, body type and emotional makeup.Anything drastic often worked only in the short time.

Well, I tried yoga, but sitting on mat and meditating was not my style .Though “suryanamaskar” 10-20 times/day helped my sister. It took her just 3 months for noticeable loss in inches.

Through my series of blog posts I will take you along with me on my “battle with the bulge”! Personally I took on walking but the progress was depressingly slow.I nearly gave up on it , when one fine day my friend commented that I was toning up! That made my day.

To cut it short, I’m not here to tell you how to loose weight as you can find many healthy recipes, exercises, and yoga on the Internet. I’ll tell you how to cope with all this, when you are still plump.

I am going to be your girlfriend who will be your weight loss BFF. I will hold your hand when you lack motivation.High five you when you achieve your goals and be with you in your journey every step of the way.

Quick tips to help you along:

Wear clothes that are of your size .Loose c, ill-fitting clothes make you look fatter and unfashionable.
First of all “Don’t give up”….. ever .Continue the efforts because it really shows.
Use jazzy accessories as a focal point to drag attention away from waist .Necklaces preferably longer ones, dangling earrings & lots of bangles. Do flaunt them outrageously.
Broader and wider neckline, cowl neck, deep V necked,and deep back they all helps. High necks are big NO NO…
A good hairstyle helps; please don’t hold on to old hairstyle ,if it’s not doing anything for you.Nothing can make you more noticeable than a drastic change” so go ahead get a highlight, or shorter hairstyle, straightening anything that suits you.
Always carry a big bag. Your bag should be proportionate to your body; a smaller and snug bag will make you look bulkier.
If you are confident then short clothes like snug skirts or shorts just till or above the knee will make you slimmer and taller.
Be confident and carry yourself with grace.You are unique and gorgeous in your own unique way.Confident style improves your stature and outlook of people towards you.
Most important tip of all click cute pictures.

Here are few tips: always find someone bulkier than you to click picture with.

Hide behind something or anything? Hold your baby in front or a cushion & even your bag it’ll do the trick.

Take picture from above so that the lower half of body’s out of focus…. Believe me nothing’s more encouraging than 50 likes on Facebook.

Coping with obesity .tips tricks — fighting the battle ….and winning

Though these ideas will not to help you lose weight, but they’ll help you ,while you are loosing few pounds and encourage you to do more…. Keep it up.

Get Gorgeous and stay gorgeous….

You can check some tips for a healthy lifestyle HERE

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