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The fact is that obesity is growing at an alarming rate among the youth of USA. In fact a huge sum of approximately $ 2 billion is spent on revival of those who are obese every year. This all is attributed to the reason that youth of today are indulging themselves in unhealthy eating habits and the routine that they follow has no physical exertion in it at all as they prefer to watch TV and play on their computers instead of going out in the play grounds.

Hoodia gordonii, an herb, was well known to the San Bushmen who inhabits the Kalahari and Namib Deserts. Being traditionally nomadic hunters, they go for hunting that will last for about a week. With scarce food around, they habitually resort to consuming hoodia which will help them manage without food by being not hungry. They would first remove the roots, leaves, spines and flowers from the plant. Then they would peel away the skin of the stem and eat them. Scientists have found that what it does is to mimic the signals that glucose will send to the nerve cells in the brain, but many times powerful than glucose. This will suppress your urge to eat. Naturally this wisdom of the Bushmen can be a boon to those who are for ever doing all they can to shed their unwanted fat.

It became known that the San Bushmen have been using Hoodia Gordonii for centuries. They found a number of uses of the plant of which one was that its consumption suppressed hunger. They used to go hunting into the Kalahari Desert lasting several days. Hoodia helped them to suppress hunger during the period. It was the South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) that successfully isolated P57, the active ingredient that suppresses hunger. P57 was patented by CSIR in 1996. They also recognized the San people as the originators of this knowledge. This makes the San Bushmen eligible for a share in the profit from commercialization of their traditional knowledge.

Health is defined by World Health Organization (WHO) as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”. Health is condition that combines the physical and mental health as well as the emotional and social well-being. Physical fitness is related to physical health. This results from proper diet, regular exercise, proper nutrition and proper rest after exercise for physical recovery. Physical fitness is influenced by the quality of life as well as the standard of living. Genetics too have a significant role in health. The emotional well-being, the absence of mental disorder and the level of cognitive well-being are important aspects for mental health. Mental health is defined by WHO as “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community”. Determining the mental health of a person depends on the correctness and preciseness of the assessment. There is also a high subjectivity in assessment making it complex.

Obesity in a person can be measured with or determined by body mass index (BMI). BMI is a measure that compares weight with height. A BMI between 25 kg/m2 and 30 kg/m2 indicates overweight and a BMI of over 30 kg/m2 indicates obesity. Obesity and overweight can lead to a number of health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, certain type of cancer and osteoarthritis. It makes one lethargic, tired, less agile and less energetic.

Do you want to know about getting rid of cellulite the inexpensive way? If you have to see it when you look in the mirror every morning, chances are the answer is yes. Sometimes, cellulite is unavoidable as it can be passed on through the generations. Fortunately, you can do something about it if you use the right diet and exercise plans.

If you need another strong reason to start losing extra pounds you may be carrying? Here’s one – Obese men, besides the extra weight, also have a greater risk for painful, potentially dangerous gum disease and problems than those with better BMI’s according to a new study.

Acai berry is a purple, round exotic fruit, that is originated in the Amazon, confirmed to be a good source of antioxidants. It grows on a bush and can be eaten right after picking. It has caught the attention of the western world; many companies buy the fruit to process it into acai berry extract, and made it into powder, juice or capsules. The acai berry juice is the most popular which is mixed with soda or other juices because it makes a perfect, healthy treat.

Obesity in children is more prevalent today than ever before, and as the number of severely overweight children increases so do worries about the long-term effects of this illness. Pudgy kids are no longer a “cute” public commodity; they are a symptom of an obesity epidemic.

During the previous years, families were not that bothered about childhood obesity. In fact, some even ignored it and didn’t really consider it much of a problem. After all, most people would look at a chubby boy or girl and go, “Oh how cute and cuddly!”