Comments for Shirley Medical Health Blog http://shirleymedical.com Health and Wellness Resources for Family Medical Care Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:08:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on Obesity Related Health Problems by Bellatrix http://shirleymedical.com/heart-health/obesity-related-health-problems/comment-page-1#comment-8236 Bellatrix Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:08:59 +0000 http://shirleymedical.com/heart-health/obesity-related-health-problems#comment-8236 High blood pressure. As you put on weight, you gain mostly fatty tissue. Just like other parts of the body, this tissue relies on oxygen and nutrients in your blood to survive. As demand for oxygen and nutrients increases, the amount of blood circulating through your body also increases. More blood traveling through your arteries means added pressure on your artery walls. Weight gain also typically increases the level of insulin, a blood-sugar-controlling hormone, in your blood. The increase in insulin is associated with retention of sodium and water, which increases blood volume. In addition, excess weight often is associated with an increase in your heart rate and a reduction in the capacity of your blood vessels to transport blood. All of these factors can increase blood pressure. Diabetes. Obesity is a leading cause of type 2 diabetes. Excess fat makes your body resistant to insulin, the hormone that helps your body maintain a proper level of a sugar (glucose) in your blood. If your body is resistant to insulin, your blood sugar is high — which isn't good — and leads to negative health effects. Abnormal blood fats. A diet high in saturated fats — red meat and fried foods, for example — can lead to obesity as well as elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein ("bad") cholesterol. Obesity is also associated with low levels of high-density lipoprotein ("good") cholesterol and high levels of triglycerides. Triglycerides are the form in which most fat exists in food as well as in your body. Over time, abnormal blood fats can contribute to atherosclerosis — the buildup of fatty deposits in arteries throughout your body. Atherosclerosis puts you at risk of coronary artery disease and stroke. Coronary artery disease. This is a form of cardiovascular disease. It results from the buildup of fatty deposits in arteries that supply your heart. Over time these deposits can narrow your heart's arteries, so less blood flows to your heart. Diminished blood flow to your heart can cause chest pain (angina). Complete blockage can lead to a heart attack. Stroke. Obesity is associated with atherosclerosis — the buildup of fatty deposits in arteries throughout your body, including arteries in your brain. If a blood clot forms in a narrowed artery in your brain, it can block blood flow to an area of your brain. The result is a stroke. Being obese raises your risk of a stroke. Osteoarthritis. This joint disorder most often affects the knees, hips and lower back. Excess weight puts extra pressure on these joints and wears away the cartilage that protects them, resulting in joint pain and stiffness. Sleep apnea. This serious condition causes a person to stop breathing for short periods during sleep and to snore heavily. The upper airway is blocked during sleep, which results in frequent awakening at night and subsequent drowsiness during the day. Most people with sleep apnea are overweight, which contributes to a large neck and narrowed airways. Cancer. Many types of cancer are associated with being overweight. In women, these include cancers of the breast, uterus, cervix, ovaries and gallbladder. Overweight men have a particularly higher risk of cancers of the colon, rectum and the prostate. Fatty liver disease. When you're obese, fats can build up in your liver. This fatty accumulation can lead to inflammation and scarring of the liver. Such scarring can cause cirrhosis of the liver, even if you're not a heavy alcohol drinker. Gallbladder disease. Because overweight people may produce more cholesterol, which can be deposited in the gallbladder, the risk of gallstones is higher in obese people. Fast weight loss — more than 3 pounds a week — also can increase the risk of gallstones. Obesity can also contribute to gout, a joint disorder. High blood pressure (hypertension) Type 1 diabetes High blood cholesterol Coronary artery disease Chest pain Heart attack Stroke Arteriosclerosis / Atherosclerosis Osteoarthritis Sleep apnea Breast cancer Endometrial cancer Cervical cancer Ovarian cancer Gallbladder cancer Colon cancer Prostate cancer Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease Gallstones Gout<br><b>References : </b><br> High blood pressure. As you put on weight, you gain mostly fatty tissue. Just like other parts of the body, this tissue relies on oxygen and nutrients in your blood to survive. As demand for oxygen and nutrients increases, the amount of blood circulating through your body also increases. More blood traveling through your arteries means added pressure on your artery walls. Weight gain also typically increases the level of insulin, a blood-sugar-controlling hormone, in your blood. The increase in insulin is associated with retention of sodium and water, which increases blood volume. In addition, excess weight often is associated with an increase in your heart rate and a reduction in the capacity of your blood vessels to transport blood. All of these factors can increase blood pressure.
Diabetes. Obesity is a leading cause of type 2 diabetes. Excess fat makes your body resistant to insulin, the hormone that helps your body maintain a proper level of a sugar (glucose) in your blood. If your body is resistant to insulin, your blood sugar is high — which isn’t good — and leads to negative health effects.
Abnormal blood fats. A diet high in saturated fats — red meat and fried foods, for example — can lead to obesity as well as elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein ("bad") cholesterol. Obesity is also associated with low levels of high-density lipoprotein ("good") cholesterol and high levels of triglycerides. Triglycerides are the form in which most fat exists in food as well as in your body. Over time, abnormal blood fats can contribute to atherosclerosis — the buildup of fatty deposits in arteries throughout your body. Atherosclerosis puts you at risk of coronary artery disease and stroke.
Coronary artery disease. This is a form of cardiovascular disease. It results from the buildup of fatty deposits in arteries that supply your heart. Over time these deposits can narrow your heart’s arteries, so less blood flows to your heart. Diminished blood flow to your heart can cause chest pain (angina). Complete blockage can lead to a heart attack.
Stroke. Obesity is associated with atherosclerosis — the buildup of fatty deposits in arteries throughout your body, including arteries in your brain. If a blood clot forms in a narrowed artery in your brain, it can block blood flow to an area of your brain. The result is a stroke. Being obese raises your risk of a stroke.
Osteoarthritis. This joint disorder most often affects the knees, hips and lower back. Excess weight puts extra pressure on these joints and wears away the cartilage that protects them, resulting in joint pain and stiffness.
Sleep apnea. This serious condition causes a person to stop breathing for short periods during sleep and to snore heavily. The upper airway is blocked during sleep, which results in frequent awakening at night and subsequent drowsiness during the day. Most people with sleep apnea are overweight, which contributes to a large neck and narrowed airways.
Cancer. Many types of cancer are associated with being overweight. In women, these include cancers of the breast, uterus, cervix, ovaries and gallbladder. Overweight men have a particularly higher risk of cancers of the colon, rectum and the prostate.
Fatty liver disease. When you’re obese, fats can build up in your liver. This fatty accumulation can lead to inflammation and scarring of the liver. Such scarring can cause cirrhosis of the liver, even if you’re not a heavy alcohol drinker.
Gallbladder disease. Because overweight people may produce more cholesterol, which can be deposited in the gallbladder, the risk of gallstones is higher in obese people. Fast weight loss — more than 3 pounds a week — also can increase the risk of gallstones.
Obesity can also contribute to gout, a joint disorder.

High blood pressure (hypertension)

Type 1 diabetes

High blood cholesterol

Coronary artery disease

Chest pain

Heart attack

Stroke

Arteriosclerosis / Atherosclerosis

Osteoarthritis

Sleep apnea

Breast cancer

Endometrial cancer

Cervical cancer

Ovarian cancer

Gallbladder cancer

Colon cancer

Prostate cancer

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Gallstones

Gout
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]]> Comment on Obesity Related Health Problems by snomeow http://shirleymedical.com/heart-health/obesity-related-health-problems/comment-page-1#comment-8235 snomeow Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:06:59 +0000 http://shirleymedical.com/heart-health/obesity-related-health-problems#comment-8235 diabetes slovenliness circulation issues (blood) heart disease stroke fluid retention foot problems clothing wear & tear mobility general overall comfort level sweating more often<br><b>References : </b><br>known people with these issues.... diabetes
slovenliness
circulation issues (blood)
heart disease
stroke
fluid retention
foot problems
clothing wear & tear
mobility
general overall comfort level
sweating more often
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]]> Comment on Obesity Related Health Problems by kwcprincess http://shirleymedical.com/heart-health/obesity-related-health-problems/comment-page-1#comment-8234 kwcprincess Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:04:59 +0000 http://shirleymedical.com/heart-health/obesity-related-health-problems#comment-8234 Excessive body weight has been shown to correlate with various important diseases, particularly cardiovascular disease, Diabetes mellitus type 2, sleep apnea and osteoarthritis. It is also considered a risk factor for certain cancers. and more at:<br><b>References : </b><br>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obesity#Complications Excessive body weight has been shown to correlate with various important diseases, particularly cardiovascular disease, Diabetes mellitus type 2, sleep apnea and osteoarthritis. It is also considered a risk factor for certain cancers.
and more at:
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obesity#Complications

]]> Comment on Obesity Related Health Problems by Sully http://shirleymedical.com/heart-health/obesity-related-health-problems/comment-page-1#comment-8233 Sully Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:02:59 +0000 http://shirleymedical.com/heart-health/obesity-related-health-problems#comment-8233 heart diease<br><b>References : </b><br> heart diease
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]]> Comment on Obesity Related Health Problems by Bottsworthy http://shirleymedical.com/heart-health/obesity-related-health-problems/comment-page-1#comment-8232 Bottsworthy Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:00:59 +0000 http://shirleymedical.com/heart-health/obesity-related-health-problems#comment-8232 heart disease, diabetes, depression, among others<br><b>References : </b><br> heart disease, diabetes, depression, among others
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]]> Comment on Obesity Related Health Problems by alia_taylor http://shirleymedical.com/heart-health/obesity-related-health-problems/comment-page-1#comment-8231 alia_taylor Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:58:59 +0000 http://shirleymedical.com/heart-health/obesity-related-health-problems#comment-8231 increased risk of heart disease, increased risk of developing diabetes, joint or muscle pain, fatigue...just to name a few<br><b>References : </b><br> increased risk of heart disease, increased risk of developing diabetes, joint or muscle pain, fatigue…just to name a few
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]]> Comment on Obesity Related Health Problems by uofgleam http://shirleymedical.com/heart-health/obesity-related-health-problems/comment-page-1#comment-8230 uofgleam Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:56:59 +0000 http://shirleymedical.com/heart-health/obesity-related-health-problems#comment-8230 Breathing problems. When a lot of fat deposits underneath the diaphram, there is difficulty breathing which reduces the oxygen supply to the body. This can lead to long term problems.<br><b>References : </b><br> Breathing problems. When a lot of fat deposits underneath the diaphram, there is difficulty breathing which reduces the oxygen supply to the body. This can lead to long term problems.
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]]> Comment on Information About a Diet for Diabetes by Tim W http://shirleymedical.com/diabetes/information-about-a-diet-for-diabetes/comment-page-1#comment-8226 Tim W Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:56:59 +0000 http://shirleymedical.com/diabetes/information-about-a-diet-for-diabetes#comment-8226 Avoid sugar and high amounts of carbohydrates. Eat balanced meals with whole grains at regular times. Losing weight helps control diabetes.<br><b>References : </b><br> Avoid sugar and high amounts of carbohydrates. Eat balanced meals with whole grains at regular times. Losing weight helps control diabetes.
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]]> Comment on Obesity Related Health Problems by thatsmygunther http://shirleymedical.com/heart-health/obesity-related-health-problems/comment-page-1#comment-8229 thatsmygunther Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:54:59 +0000 http://shirleymedical.com/heart-health/obesity-related-health-problems#comment-8229 Thyroid disease, depression, diabetes, hormone embalance,cushings disease.<br><b>References : </b><br> Thyroid disease, depression, diabetes, hormone embalance,cushings disease.
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]]> Comment on Information About a Diet for Diabetes by Christin K http://shirleymedical.com/diabetes/information-about-a-diet-for-diabetes/comment-page-1#comment-8225 Christin K Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:54:59 +0000 http://shirleymedical.com/diabetes/information-about-a-diet-for-diabetes#comment-8225 It's pretty much a concensus that eating a balanced diet is the most helpful for everyone. Trouble is, that's hard. Balanced means eating by the 'food pyramid'. Not the OLD one, the new one. In order of what you should eat the most, to what you should eat the least, the new one is Vegetables, fruits, complex carbs, meats and dairy, fats/oils/refined sugar. I find that this diet is what controls my diabetes the best. I'm not a vegan--and don't think a vegan diet is particularly healthy, to be honest. It can lack certain minerals, and it's really hard to get complete proteins from a vegan diet. We need some of the nutrients found in meats and fish--and you just can't get these by taking supplements. However, I eat more vegetables than anything else, and the only carbs I eat are whole grains, and unrefined rice. I do eat some sugar--(have a sweet tooth) but I keep it to a low level. But I also make sure I get a decent amount of proteins--cheese, soy milk, yogurt and lean meats. I keep red meats and fatty meats very low--and stick to mostly fish and chicken, lean pork and very lean beef. I do not eat fast food or even restaurant food very often anymore. This was a HUGE help in controlling my sugar. I think you can eat darn near anything as long as you practice sense and moderation. I have dessert with dinner. I have fruit. I have candy once in a while. I don't binge, I don't eat lunch at McD's and I try to keep my portions reasonable, rather than the ones we've gotten used to these days. A good book is called "Eat This, Not That" if you have questions about what you are getting in most commercial food. Otherwise, the best idea is to find out as much information as you can about what foods are and are not good for you--and stick to a sensible, balanced plan. <br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.menshealth.com/eatthis/index.php It’s pretty much a concensus that eating a balanced diet is the most helpful for everyone. Trouble is, that’s hard.

Balanced means eating by the ‘food pyramid’. Not the OLD one, the new one. In order of what you should eat the most, to what you should eat the least, the new one is Vegetables, fruits, complex carbs, meats and dairy, fats/oils/refined sugar.

I find that this diet is what controls my diabetes the best. I’m not a vegan–and don’t think a vegan diet is particularly healthy, to be honest. It can lack certain minerals, and it’s really hard to get complete proteins from a vegan diet. We need some of the nutrients found in meats and fish–and you just can’t get these by taking supplements.

However, I eat more vegetables than anything else, and the only carbs I eat are whole grains, and unrefined rice. I do eat some sugar–(have a sweet tooth) but I keep it to a low level. But I also make sure I get a decent amount of proteins–cheese, soy milk, yogurt and lean meats. I keep red meats and fatty meats very low–and stick to mostly fish and chicken, lean pork and very lean beef. I do not eat fast food or even restaurant food very often anymore. This was a HUGE help in controlling my sugar.

I think you can eat darn near anything as long as you practice sense and moderation. I have dessert with dinner. I have fruit. I have candy once in a while. I don’t binge, I don’t eat lunch at McD’s and I try to keep my portions reasonable, rather than the ones we’ve gotten used to these days.

A good book is called "Eat This, Not That" if you have questions about what you are getting in most commercial food. Otherwise, the best idea is to find out as much information as you can about what foods are and are not good for you–and stick to a sensible, balanced plan.

References :
http://www.menshealth.com/eatthis/index.php

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