The problem of obesity in the US is well documented . When it is our own children that are obese, it is very easy to make excuses. However, your child is probably not “big boned,” and it is not “in her fathers genes.” The scientific evidence, supported by a recent study as well, concludes that it is nearly always lifestyle and behavior that create obesity.
Two weeks ago I was at an antique store with my 15 year old daughter, Olivia. This is always interesting because what I remember as if it was yesterday is now to be found in an antique shop. Anyway, we came across a 6 pack of 8 ounce bottles of Coke. Olivia thought they were very “cute.” I told her that that’s the size we had when I was a kid. We of course teased each other about the difference in our generations, but it got me to thinking about how we are over served in this day and age.
One of the greatest things you can do for the health of your family is ban soda to only a rare special treat . I realize that this may sound extreme to some, but the negative health consequences of drinking soda makes the case for me.
In my previous blog, I mentioned obesity and weight loss as the focus of National Chiropractic Health Month. This week I’ll discuss the need to initiate exercise to turbo charge your weight loss program, especially after first losing some body fat.
October is National Chiropractic Health Month. This year’s topic is about obesity and is titled, “Why Weight? Get Healthy!” If you are wondering why chiropractors feel the need to address this issue, consider this: (more…)
Chronic diseases last for years and often start long before symptoms begin- conditions like heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control, they are the mostcostly and preventable health problems in the US. The good news is chronic diseases can be prevented and even reversed by making lifestyle changes, including exercise and diet. “I knew that,” you say. “How basic can you get?” Here are a few statistics from the CDC: (more…)
