Health Tip - Overweight
Are you comfortable with your body? Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is important for overall health and can help you prevent and control many diseases and conditions. If you are overweight or obese, you are at higher risk of developing serious health problems. With Holistix Summer Bodies Platinum Pack, exercise and a healthy lifestyle, you can manage your weight, feel good about yourself and enjoy life.
An obese person has accumulated so much body fat that it might have a negative effect on their health. If a person's bodyweight is at least 20% higher than it should be, he or she is considered obese. If your Body Mass Index (BMI) is between 25 and 29.9 you are considered overweight. If your BMI is 30 or over you are considered obese.
Health risks associated with obesity include: bone and cartilage degeneration, coronary heart disease, gallbladder disease, high blood pressure, high total cholesterol, respiratory problems, sleep apnea, stroke, Type 2 diabetes.
An obese person has accumulated so much body fat that it might have a negative effect on their health. If a person's bodyweight is at least 20% higher than it should be, he or she is considered obese. If your Body Mass Index (BMI) is between 25 and 29.9 you are considered overweight. If your BMI is 30 or over you are considered obese.
Health risks associated with obesity include: bone and cartilage degeneration, coronary heart disease, gallbladder disease, high blood pressure, high total cholesterol, respiratory problems, sleep apnea, stroke, Type 2 diabetes.
- CLA is an omega-6 essential fatty acid and helps to decrease body fat mass.
- L-Carnitine is an amino acid which transports fatty acids into the cells where they are used as a source of energy by the body.
- Co Enzyme Q10 is found in all living cells and is a cofactor in many metabolic pathways, especially in the production of cellular energy (ATP).
- Tyrosine is an amino acid which assists in the production of thyroid hormone. Tyrosine is converted to phenylalanine and has appetite suppressant properties.
- Gymnema sylvestre reduces the absorption of glucose from the intestines. Gymnema also increases the secretion of insulin to ensure that excess glucose is not stored as fat.
- Hoodia contains P57 which acts on the central nervous system to create a sensation of satiety (feeling of fullness).
- Apple cider vinegar helps to regulate the pH of the cells and can aid in the reduction of excess acidity.