How does obesity effect a woman’s body

Obesity is one of the most common health disorders and it can lead to some very serious complications in a woman’s body! Let’s read on to know how it affects us

“I believe that the greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you”.

Yet most of us forget it on daily basis and continue to live a fast-paced life. Following deadlines, eating junk, cutting down on our sleep, getting too busy taking care of our little ones. So much so that our lives are driven by the tight deadlines. We don’t pay much attention to how and what we are eating. In fact, you will be shocked to know that obesity and diabetes have reached epidemic proportions in the United States.

India isn’t too far either. With PCOS catching up early on, women are finding it difficult to deal with the multiple health issues related to it. Obese women are particularly susceptible to diabetes, and diabetes, in turn, puts women at a risk of cardiovascular disease. So, this is a vicious circle and most women are caught in it.

Treating obesity related medical conditions calls for not only changes in one’s diet and lifestyle but a lot of effort is required from the people surrounding those who are fighting a battle.

Here are some of the worst medical conditions most obese women suffer from:

Thyroid and it’s symptoms:

There is a strange relationship between thyroid and obesity. Central obesity is linked to many endocrine abnormalities, while one of the symptoms (and the aftermath of taking proper treatment) of obesity could also be thyroid. Having said that, hypothyroidism does not always cause morbid obesity and thyroid hormone should not always be offered as a treatment for obesity in women with a normal thyroid function. However, thyroid dysfunction can cause a woman’s body to gain weight, the body temperature tends to fluctuate a lot too, Muscular weakness is a part and parcel. After 40, women must take a thyroid test to rule out the possibilities of improper functioning of the thyroid hormone. Most women suffering from thyroid complain of joint aches, swelling in legs, and fatigue.

Syndrome X and it’s symptoms:

Syndrome X, a group of health conditions that puts obese women at risk for heart disease and diabetes. These conditions include high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high levels of triglycerides, low levels of good cholesterol. The one most of us should worry about is Cardiac syndrome X, signs of which are associated with decreased blood flow to heart tissue but. So, if you are obese and having chest pain (which lasts for about 10 to 30 minutes), have shortness of breath and sleep issues, then you must consult the doctor.

Diabetes and it’s symptoms:

According to a recent report, diabetes affects more than 62 million Indians. According to a Lancet study China, India, and the US are the top three countries with large diabetic populations. This health condition hasn’t spared kids either. Poor eating habits, cultural norms and a lot of other environment factors are also responsible for making Diabetes a chronic disorder which is recognized by high blood sugar. In Type-I diabetes, there is the lack of Insulin while in Type-II there are factors that oppose the action of Insulin. The one which isn’t inherited through genes occurs due to obesity, especially abdominal obesity- the culprit behind this life-threatening disease.

So, other than ensuring our diet is healthy and we are exercising regularly, its also a good idea to enroll ourselves in a good slimming program. Those with diabetes or thyroid should following strict thyroid diet/diabetic diet. Transform yourself by getting a holistic, completely natural and scientific weight management service delivering weight loss, and improving overall health, all leading to an active life, free of aches and pains. VLCC is one such destination where wellness is not treated as an after-thought. It’s that place where counselors plan an exercise program comprising both active and passive activity as per your lifestyle fitness level and health conditions.  Besides, they are currently running a therapy for symptomatic pain relief-VLCC Analgesic Program

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So, dear ladies- let’s not forget ourselves before putting the needs of our family in front. Let’s take care of our health before it’s too late!