Men who are either over overweight or obese are at increased risk of having Erectile Dysfunction (ED). Obesity decreases blood flow to penis thereby causes sexual dysfunction. Australian scientists conducted research on 1,000 men to know the impact of obesity on their reproductive function. According to Statistics, 80% impotent men are obese. Obesity increases impotence risk in men by 30%. Obesity can cause chronic diseases like Heart diseases, Cancer, Diabetes and now sexual dysfunction. We should not underestimate psychological impact of obesity on one’s life. Mechanism of obesity causing heart diseases and impotence are similar. Obesity effects are due to defective blood circulation. If you are an obese person with sexual dysfunction, you are a high risk candidate for heart disease and vice versa. You should not use drugs like Viagra without doctor’s advice. Men who reduced their body weight through exercise had seen 70% reduction in Sexual dysfunction. 30% of obese men will be relieved from ED if they reduce their weight. Lifestyle changes and exercise are enough to reduce Erectile Dysfunction levels in men. … [Read more...]
How to control Obesity epidemic?
Obesity is gradually attaining epidemic proportions not only in developed countries but also in developing countries. People are getting obese cutting across country, class, economical status and region. Lack of physical exercise, junk food habits, lack of awareness and advertisements are fuelling the growth of obesity. Surprisingly, obesity is rapidly growing in low to middle income families due to use of cheap junk foods. Obesity causes more than 50 diseases of which Diabetes, heart disease and stroke are major ones. It is very difficult to control blood sugar and blood pressure in obese patients. They gradually develop metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance if they failed to control their weight. How to control Obesity? 1. Exercise for 30-45 minutes is best. Brisk walking is ideal and simple exercise to control one’s weight. 2. Eating diet rich in vegetables and fruits is good. 3. Stay away from fast foods which are rich in unsaturated fatty acids. 4. Never skip breakfast. 5. Stay away from soft drinks and other high calorie diet. 6. Encourage children to play physical games than computer games. 7. Schools should not allow the vendors to sell soft drinks and fast foods in their campuses. 8. Parents should control TV watching habits of children. 9. Governments should levy higher taxes on junk foods and high calorie drinks. Controlling weight is in our hands. We just need determination to control this epidemic. … [Read more...]
Exercise benefits on body and brain
Exercise has got two effects on our body: 1. Physical, 2. Mental (on brain). 1. Physical: It reduces the body weight and fat content of the body (cholesterol level in the blood). 2. On the brain: John Locke, a British philosopher 300 years ago wrote as, ‘’A sound mind in a sound body is, a short but full description, of a happy state in this world’’. The research conducted for all these years proved it correct. Recently, scientists uncovered some longer- lasting effects of exercise on the brain. It improves the mood of the person, sleep, resilience in the face of stress, and also raises self- esteem but decreases anxiety. We have known, for he past so many years, about one effect of exercise i.e.; ‘’the endorphin high’’, that make us feel good after exercise. The nerve cells become more robust. The genes in the nerve cells signal the production of neurotrophic or growth factors (proteins) that induce nerve cells to grow more branches and make connections with one another and also give rise to new nerve cells. Exercise acts as antidote to stress and aging process. It is a pretty good antidepressant and equal to drugs or psychotherapy. The ‘hippocampus’ (a seahorse shaped region n the temporal lobe of the bran), in regulating mood and storing memories, - ‘gets smaller’’- when neuroplasticity and neurogenesis activities are sluggish. Exercise, probably, acting like in the same manner (as medication and therapy on the patients with depression) appear to spur nerve growth in this region of hippocampus and relieves the patients from depression. Brain has to regulate energy out put. It knows very well when you need to be active and when you don’t. For example, brains of the overweight people often make them hungry. If you can sustain or stick to any exercise for at least two months, you are giving yourself the best chance to feel better. The type of exercise also doesn’t seem matter much. 30-40 minutes a day of moderate exercise is helpful. Brisk walking is the best exercise and it is highly helpful. Golden word and good advice: If you are one of those people with- ‘’I don’t feel much like exercising genes type’’—imagine and picture out healthy nerve cells as, plumping and sprouting, which definitely motivate you, to do exercise routinely and regularly and keeps your body and mind healthy and wealthy. Golden word: ‘’ Health is wealth’’, this holds good for all the times. … [Read more...]
Exercise: Fitness and weight loss Tips
Exercise tips: • Exercise For at least 45 minutes. Brisk walking is better. • Walking uphill burns more calories than walking on a firm surface. • Always remember - Warm up for five minutes before walk and take five minutes at the end to cool down. • Cross training helps lose weight more efficiently. • Hydrate well before, during and after exercise. Weight Loss tips: Don't eat too many fruits at one meal. Eat fibre rich fruits. Take 4-5 simple meals instead of 2-3 large meals. Learn to eat slowly. Drink more water to keep body and skin fresh. Never skip a meal especially breakfast. Take complete control over your eating habits. Reduce sugar and meat intake. Eat fruits and vegetables instead of refined fast foods. Set a realistic goal for optimal weight. Nothing is impossible if you have strong desire to achieve it. This is going to be your new year resolution. Let us start! Please share your comments. … [Read more...]
