Heart disease & stroke caused by obesity

February 18th, 2008

Heart disease caused by obesity is now one of the leading causes of death in Malaysia.

High cholesterol is a risk factor for coronary heart disease, when too much bad cholesterol is in the blood, it will lead to the clogging of cholesterol in our arteries.

The fatty deposit built up in our body can eventually result in a block in the blood vessel, and when this happens, it is known as heart attack. The clogging of blood causes the death of muscles. And when the disrupted blood flow damage our brain cells, stroke happens.

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Symptoms of Obesity

February 15th, 2008

Now that we know obesity can lead to a series of problems, but, how do you know you are at risk of obesity? What are the symptoms that hint us the dangers?

1. When you have excessive body fat, it will cause you breathing difficulty due to the fact that the body fat and abdominal contents push against the lungs.

2. People who are obese often feel tired easily. Fatigue might prevent them from living an active life.

3. Obesity often causes low back pain since it places stress on bones and muscles.

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Dangers of Obesity

February 13th, 2008

The Chinese New Year is almost over, have you been overeating for the past weeks?

If yes,  it is better to realize the problem now than later.

Obesity is not about being overweight, it is defined as an excess of body fat. And being excessively overweight can lead to serious health problems and fatal diseases.  Now, let’s look at some of the possible risks:

1. Heart disease and stroke
2. Diabetes
3. High blood pressure
4. Liver disease
5. Cancer
6. Gout
7. Sleep apnea

Next, we will discuss each of these risks individually.

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Happy Chinese New Year

January 31st, 2008

Dear readers,

Beauty Impress wishes you a happy and prosperous Chinese New Year, put all the fun aside, remember to take care of your diet as well!

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Do’s & Don’ts for Diet

January 30th, 2008

Do’s :

1. Snack Right! Instead of snacking on junk food, snack on celery sticks, apples, oranges and fruits.

2. Never skip breakfast as it is the most important meal of the day.

3. Always consume fresh fruits as processed fruits usually contain high sugar.

Don’ts:

1. Never overcook vegetables as it will kill all the nutrients contained in the vegetables.

2. Regular fast food is bad for health as processed meat contains a lot of fats.

3. Skip the internal organs of animals as they are high in cholesterol and toxins.

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