Obesity is a physical condition where the BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) is over 30%. There are few factors that contribute to obesity, such an over average daily calories intake, the lack of physical exercise and in general the lack of healthy habits in the current lifestyle.
In order to reduce obesity, it is necessary to learn what kinds of foods are good for our body and what are not: there are guidelines from different association, such as the American Society for Nutrition, that indicates that is possible to reduce obesity is possible if people are going to start eating healthy and exercise regularly.
Eating healthy means that there should be plenty of vegetables and fruits incorporate into the diet, where other foods such as red and processed meat should be consumed in small quantity or not at all. Drink plenty of water is another suggestion that is possible to give.
As a young person, I think it is time to take responsibility and starting a more healthy lifestyle, in order to live just as our parents if not more. On the other side, there is the fact that eating unhealthy is sometimes cheaper and easier, while perhaps the school system should encourage and teach us that it is possible to feed ourselves in a way that is going to make us live longer and be healthier.
It relaxes the body like drugs do but it is a better alternative to drugs.
Substance abuse problems may begin before or during an eating disorder, or even after recovery. Those struggling with co-occurring substance use and disordered eating should speak with a trained professional who can understand, diagnose, and treat both substance use disorders and eating disorders.
Up to 50% of individuals with eating disorders abused alcohol or illicit drugs, a rate five times higher than the general population. Up to 35% of individuals who abused or were dependent on alcohol or other drugs have also had eating disorders, a rate 11 times greater than the general population.
The substances most frequently abused by individuals with eating disorders or with sub-clinical symptoms include: alcohol, laxatives, emetics, diuretics, amphetamines, heroin, and cocaine.
Eating disorders and substance abuse share a number of common risk factors, including brain chemistry, family history, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and social pressures. Other shared characteristics include compulsive behavior, social isolation, and risk for suicide.
As with eating disorders, early intervention of substance use is essential.
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN SEEKING PROFESSIONAL INTERVENTION
Find an eating disorder specialist that can also address substance abuse/dependence.
Research levels of care and treatment providers to determine a plan that fits your specific needs.
Most eating disorder treatment facilities are equipped to deal with patients who abuse over-the-counter diet pills, laxatives, emetics and diuretics, but not all are able to accommodate the patient that requires medical detoxification.
Educate yourself, be proactive, and know that both these disorders are treatable.
Smoking or drug addiction for an expecting mother is more dangerous because not only are the chemicals affecting her but they are affecting her baby as well if addiction continues through to the birth of the child the baby can experience withdrawal symptoms and can be underdeveloped
Oooh. This is a good question. Reminds me of Garnet from Steven Universe. "When two Gems combine, it creates something <span>greater than the sum of their parts."
Steven Universe may be a cartoon but the themes and lessons are honest and true, so! Going off of the two identical phrases, once can infer that the reason a person is greater and different than the sum of their parts is because each individual part compliments the other or makes it stronger. It's the importance of the "connection" between each part that makes the whole greater.
The easiest way to explain it would be with the word "synergy"; t</span><span>he interaction of elements that when combined produce a </span>total<span> effect that is </span>greater than<span> the </span>sum<span> of the individual elements.
Hopefully this helps!</span>
