2017Stay Healtyy

The Negative Health Effects of Being Underweight In today's health conscious world, most people are more worried about being overweight. Excessive weight gain and morbid obesity can lead to heart disease, stroke and a host of other medical issues. On the other side of the issue, extremely low body weight can also have negative effects on a person's health, especially women. Reasons for Low Body Weight There are several reasons why a person's weight fluctuates. When it begins to fluctuate more than a few pounds at a time, a person should begin to wonder why. While changes in diet and activity levels will be responsible for mild changes, dramatic changes will need to be discussed with your doctor. There are several reasons a person may experience a severe drop in weight or is unable to gain weight. Recent illness Changes in metabolism Excessive drug use Extreme levels of stress Depression and other forms of mental illness Poor diet If a person suffers extreme weight loss due ...

There are different types of eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia, emotional or binge eating, and night eating. The first step to overcoming an eating disorder is to identify the symptoms and then choose the right diet. The symptoms of eating disorders include insomnia, social withdrawal, irritability, and refusal to eat. Other signs and symptoms include low blood pressure, abdominal pain, irregular menstrual cycle, and irregular heart beat. Food is the enemy of people who suffer from anorexia. Sufferers avoid foods that are considered high-calorie and fattening. A meal plan can be developed by a registered dietician after the specific eating disorder is identified. Anorexics, for example, consume low-calorie foods and skip meals. A balanced menu for patients with anorexia includes products from all food groups – protein, carbohydrates, and fats. The menu should include meat and fish, whole grains, vegetables and fruits. The key to recovering from an eating disorder is to combin...