Effects of Obesity and Health Risks
Obesity restricts the mobility of a person and increases the risk of developing or worsening many serious health conditions or diseases such as anxiety, hypertension, sleeping disorder, blood sugar and even cardiovascular diseases (heart problem) due to excess of bad cholesterol (ldl) and triglycerides. Obesity is also the main reason of joints problem particularly knee joints.
Prevention and controlling of obesity
Amend lifestyle
Get up early in the morning and drink a lot of water. For releasing of stress laughing everyday is must. Control anger and anxiety by avoiding the situation, keeping calm or taking deep breath. Brisk walking in the morning for twenty minutes or jogging, along with doing stretching exercises, asana and yoga’s (PRANAYAM) is the best way to prevent the obesity. Do not watch TV while taking food. Avoid spicy and oily food and sleep after two hours of dinner. By following the four “Mool Mantras” of ancient India “Niyam, Sanyam, Swad And swabhav” one can prevent most of the diseases. Balanced diet The change in eating habits will rejuvenate energy and strengthened the soul and will power. Our timing of breakfast and meals should be fixed and we should take meals only when stomach is empty. In daily life we must take food from all food groups such as Vegetables, fruits, whole-grains, legumes and low fat milk products. We must see that intake of carbohydrate in our diet may not exceed the limit. We must enhance intake of fruits and green raw vegetables to reduce the level of bad cholesterol and triglycerides and ward off the cardiovascular diseases and obesity. Regular use of lemon and honey is also very effective to control obesity.
yoga and Exercises
Exercises and Yoga play important role in the treatment of Obesity. Exercises and yoga stimulate the body and create necessary hormones for the proper and smooth functioning of digestive system, heart, brain, kidney and all other organs of our body. Brisk walking in the morning for twenty minutes or jogging, along with doing stretching exercises, asana and yoga’s (PRANAYAM) is the best way to prevent the diseases and control obesity. Various Yoga techniques can be practiced effectively to reduce the weight. Following Yoga positions or postures are especially useful to reduce the fats in various parts, especially forward bending, twisting and backward bending. Asanas help reduce the fats near abdomen, hips and other areas.
Surya Namaskar/Sun Salutation
Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation is the best way to burn the calories and reduce weight. It is useful for the people of all ages from kids to old people.
Urdhvahastottanasana
Ek Pad pUtanasana
Pawanamuktasana ——- Pregnant women should not do this asana.
Pada Sanchalasana(Bicyling)
People suffering from obesity can practice Pranayama Kapalbhati, Bhastrika & fast breathing; these Pranayama help in burning fats.
These yoga asanas should be avoided by persons suffering from the high blood pressure, serious heart conditions, and back problems such as Sciatica and Slipped disc or soon after abdominal surgery. All the asanas and exercise should be learned from any guru and be practiced under his guidance.
Regular exercises, yoga and meditation are also very useful in controlling psychological factors like depression, anxiety, stress and anger. Exercises and yoga are also very effective in controlling the diseases due to heredity and genetic reasons. For medical conditions consult the qualified doctor. For more details and anti obesity products you may visit my website.
