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	<title>morbid obesity</title>
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				<title>Morbid Obesity Details</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2006 16:27:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>morbid obesity</category><category>body mass index</category><category>bmi body mass index</category><category>health officials</category><category>enthusiastic</category><category>help control</category><category>morbidly obese</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/morbid-obesity-details</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Misbehaviour is bad but there is always a step worse isn't there? Bland food is bad but again there is always a taste worse? So why should obesity be any different. There is obesity and then there is morbid obesity. Obesity is classed when you have a BMI (Body mass index) of 30, when you have a BMI]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Misbehaviour is bad but there is always a step worse isn't there? Bland food is bad but again there is always a taste worse? So why should obesity be any different. There is obesity and then there is <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/morbid+obesity" rel="tag">morbid obesity</a>. Obesity is classed when you have a BMI (<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/body+mass+index" rel="tag">Body mass index</a>) of 30, when you have a BMI of 40 then you are classed as an urgent morbidity risk; morbid obesity! <br /><br /> Morbid obesity is a lot more serious than obesity although that itself is highly dangerous to your body's health. Morbid obesity is when you are the stage where there is so much fat that your fat is starting to damage internal organs. In most cases weight gain is hereditary so once the problem is started there is very little plain will power can do about it and when you get to the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/morbidly+obese" rel="tag">morbidly obese</a> stage then serious actions need to be taken! <br /><br /> Taking action against morbid obesity needs to happen straight away, if not the implications could be fatal. You could always go on another diet but the results when you are morbidly obese only work for so long and don't make that much of a difference. You need to take a look at your health and weigh up the options of undergoing surgery to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/help+control" rel="tag">help control</a> your weight. This is of course something that should never be taken lightly and should always receive deep though and contemplation because no surgery is 100% safe and effective. There are always side effects with any treatment so surgery is not any different you need to figure out whether the side effects and the pain are worth it. <br /><br /> Morbid obesity is a serious disease that needs a lot of time enhanced and dedicated treatment from you, your family and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+officials" rel="tag">health officials</a>, morbid obesity is not something that is going to go away by itself and you should probably take all the help that is being offered. You must remember that things will get better if you keep trying and remain <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/enthusiastic" rel="tag">enthusiastic</a> as this will keep you in high spirits. Don't forget that its better to get all of it out of the way in one big step and live the rest of your life healthily and happily   <bio>Why not lose weight the fast and easy way? Without exercise or dieting LipoSafe will help you lose weight fast! Visit <a href="http://www.fatburningfordummies.com" >http://www.fatburningfordummies.com</a> Active hyperlink must stay w/article. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Obesity Guide - Morbid Obesity</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2007 05:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>morbid obesity</category><category>ideal weight</category><category>excess weight</category><category>clothes</category><category>medical documents</category><category>willing to wait</category><category>personal weight</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/obesity-guide-morbid-obesity</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ While being fat is considered as being anti-social and can cause a person to have health problems, morbid obesity can mean that a person has trouble performing their day to day tasks. For these people getting rid of their excess weight becomes a medical problem that needs lots of help.  There are]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ While being fat is considered as being anti-social and can cause a person to have health problems, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/morbid+obesity" rel="tag">morbid obesity</a> can mean that a person has trouble performing their day to day tasks. For these people getting rid of their <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/excess+weight" rel="tag">excess weight</a> becomes a medical problem that needs lots of help. <br /><br /> There are many <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/medical+documents" rel="tag">medical documents</a> which detail what is considered as morbid obesity. This term needs to be understood because in the general conversations that we hear people use the terms "fat" and "obese" with ease. The person who first hears the words morbid obesity might become confused as to the differences between these terms. <br /><br /> So let's sort these terms out in a simple manner. First off being fat is when you are not able to fit into any <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/clothes" rel="tag">clothes</a> which are designated in the size 10 through 12 and under. At this point you will still be able to exercise this excess weight off easily. When a person is obese they are considered as being in the clothes range of 16 and above. While getting rid of the weight is a little more difficult it is still accomplishable. <br /><br /> All of this changes when a person's body weight enters the morbid obesity range. At this point in time you find that your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/personal+weight" rel="tag">personal weight</a> is 100 pounds over what is considered to be your ideal normal body weight. As getting into this condition can lead to lots of health related problems you may want to stop your weight from going into this condition. <br /><br /> If you are not <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/willing+to+wait" rel="tag">willing to wait</a> until you visit your doctor to find out if you are heading towards the morbid obesity side there are various devices which have been designed to help you out. These will include the simple and easy to understand weight chart. In this chart the person's height and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/ideal+weight" rel="tag">ideal weight</a> are listed. <br /><br /> There are two separate sections for men and women. This makes it easy for you to see what range of weight you should be in, in order to fall outside of the morbid obesity spectrum. The usual routes to weight loss may not work if you are looking at morbid obesity. At this point you might want to see if any of the strict diets like the Zone diet will help you to reduce your weight. <br /><br /> If these methods will not provide you with a significant amount of weight loss you can see the alternatives of weight reduction surgeries like the mini gastric bypass surgery. These methods coupled with a new active change to your lifestyle can help propel you out of being in the morbid obesity range.   <bio>Author's Sites: <a href="http://www.easyhomeremedy.com/pregnancy_weight_loss/index.html" >http://www.easyhomeremedy.com/pregnancy_weight_loss/index.html</a> , <a href="http://www.easyhomeremedy.com/home_remedy_for_vaginal_infections.html" >http://www.easyhomeremedy.com/home_remedy_for_vaginal_infections.html</a><br /><br />  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Morbid Obesity -- Getting The Help You Need</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 05 Nov 2006 20:27:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>morbid obesity</category><category>overweight</category><category>weight in kilograms</category><category>body mass index bmi</category><category>body mass index</category><category>lose weight</category><category>weight loss surgery</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/morbid-obesity-getting-the-help-you-need</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[For many people putting on weight seems to be just a normal part of life and is not something they worry about until either other people start to pass comment or it begins to affect their ability to go about their normal day to day life. By the time this happens however a surprisingly high]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[For many people putting on weight seems to be just a normal part of life and is not something they worry about until either other people start to pass comment or it begins to affect their ability to go about their normal day to day life. By the time this happens however a surprisingly high percentage of people have passed through the stages of being <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/overweight" rel="tag">overweight</a> and obese and have reached the point of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/morbid+obesity" rel="tag">morbid obesity</a>. <br /><br /> Morbid obesity is generally measured in terms of your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/body+mass+index" rel="tag">Body Mass Index</a> (BMI) which is calculated by taking your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/weight+in+kilograms" rel="tag">weight in kilograms</a> and dividing it by the square of your height in meters. If the result of this calculation is greater than 40 then you are said to be suffering from morbid obesity. As a very general guide a man would be classed as morbidly obese if he were about 100 lbs overweight and a woman would reach this point when carrying approximately 80 lbs of excess weight. <br /><br /> So, having reached the point of morbid obesity where do you turn for help? <br /><br /> For a growing number of people the obvious solution would seem to be <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/weight+loss+surgery" rel="tag">weight loss surgery</a> however, as far as your doctor is concerned, this is not your first port of call but is very much the option of last resort. So where else can you look for a solution? <br /><br /> Your starting point has to be the traditional route of diet and exercise. Indeed, to qualify as a candidate for weight loss surgery, should this turn out to be your only workable option, you will need to satisfy your surgeon that you have tried everything else, including dieting, without success. <br /><br /> Despite the craze for diet and exercise that has been sweeping much of the Western world in recent years the sad fact is that the vast majority of people simple don't <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/lose+weight" rel="tag">lose weight</a> through dieting. They may well lose weight while they are on a diet but as soon as they come off it their weight bounces back up again and, in most cases, ends up above the weight at which they started the diet. <br /><br /> For people who are greatly overweight, and certainly for those who have reached the point of morbid obesity, there is also the added complication that their high weight is being sustained by a lifestyle and a pattern of eating which may be extremely difficult to break. <br /><br /> At this point you need professional help. A do-it-yourself diet or membership of your local slimming club or an organization like Weight Watchers is simply not going to work so don't waste your time even trying it. Sit down and talk to your doctor and get yourself onto a long-term (at least six months) medically supervised weight loss program under the care of your own or a specialist doctor and with the support of trained dietitians and counselors. <br /><br /> A medically supervised diet conducted over a reasonably long period of time with professional help and assistance to not only lose weight but to make the necessary changes to your lifestyle and eating habits stands a reasonable chance of success and, if it doesn't work, then you are at least part of the way down the road to qualifying for weight loss surgery. <br /><br /> Morbid obesity is, as its name suggests, a life-threatening condition and, having reached this point, you need to take positive action to reverse you weight gain before you start to run into one or more of the many complications that being morbidly obese will inevitably bring in its wake. This is not however a condition for which a simple "self-help" remedy will do the trick and you should not hesitate to seek professional medical advice and assistance right from the start.   <bio>To find out more about getting the morbid obesity help that you need please visit <a href="http://gastricbypassfacts.info/morbid-obesity.html" >http://gastricbypassfacts.info/morbid-obesity.html</a> today </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>What Is Obesity?</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 11 Aug 2007 15:15:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>morbid obesity</category><category>body mass index bmi</category><category>body mass index</category><category>national heart lung</category><category>body tissues</category><category>health risk</category><category>morbidly obese</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-is-obesity</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Obesity is a condition that results from the accumulation of excess fat in the body. In general, a person has obesity when the weight of the person is 20 percent or more above the normal recommended weight based on the person's height, age, sex and build or bone structure.  There is what is called]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Obesity is a condition that results from the accumulation of excess fat in the body. In general, a person has obesity when the weight of the person is 20 percent or more above the normal recommended weight based on the person's height, age, sex and build or bone structure. <br /><br /> There is what is called the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/body+mass+index" rel="tag">Body Mass Index</a> (BMI), which is a measure of body fat, calculated using a formula that requires the height and the weight of an adult (either man or woman). Persons with a BMI of less than 18.5 are underweight. A person is considered to be of normal weight if his or her BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9; overweight if the BMI is between 25 and 29.9; and obese if it is 30 and above. If the BMI is 40 or exceeds 40, then the person is said to be <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/morbidly+obese" rel="tag">morbidly obese</a>. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/morbid+obesity" rel="tag">Morbid obesity</a> is also described as a `clinically severe obesity', that requires urgent medical intervention. <br /><br /> The BMI figures given above are compiled and supplied by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI). One problem with the BMI is that it does not give the right estimate of the body fat in cases of persons with a muscular build (as in the case of athletes) or those who have lost their muscle mass (as in the case of old people). Usually, however, the BMI is a fair indicator of obesity. <br /><br /> When you have accumulated excessive fat in the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/body+tissues" rel="tag">body tissues</a>, you have obesity, a condition that may increase the risk to several health conditions such as diabetes, ailments of the heart, stroke or paralysis and so on. Excess weight is always a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+risk" rel="tag">health risk</a>. Millions of people (more than a third of the adults) suffer from obesity and the attendant health problems. Included among them are those with morbid obesity. It is estimated that almost 5 to 10 percent of the obesity-affected population is in need of immediate medical care and treatment, because of morbid obesity. <br /><br /> That over-eating causes overweight or obesity may not be news. Nevertheless, there may also be some other factors responsible for obesity. A large number of scientific studies link obesity to genetic factors. Scientists from the National Institutes of Health have been studying the occurrence of obesity in the Pima Indians of Arizona and Mexico for decades, because they are among the most obese people in the entire world, some of them weighing more than 500 pounds. That amounts to very severe obesity. No wonder, most of them, especially the Pima tribes in Arizona, are found to have diabetes and heart problems. Certain people therefore are genetically predisposed to obesity. Processed or fast food and a sedentary lifestyle, with little or no time devoted to physical activity or exercise and with no need or even desire to walk (the advent of the car being the culprit here) are found to contribute to obesity. In addition, some medical conditions like hypothyroidism and steroid-intake result in obesity. <br /><br /> Excessive weight, which is usually visible in a person's girth, or the circumference of the person's waist, due to the accumulation of too much fat in the abdomen, leads to serious health risks, including death in severe cases of obesity, especially morbid obesity. Therefore, irrespective of the causes of obesity, it is essential for obese people to take suitable steps for losing as much weight as is necessary to bring it to the level of normal BMI.   <bio>Check out 21 sure fire ways to lose weight, <a href="http://learnaboutweightloss.com/index.php/2007/06/06/21-sure-fire-ways-to-l" >http://learnaboutweightloss.com/index.php/2007/06/06/21-sure-fire-ways-to-l</a>= ose-weight and claim your free lose weight newsletter at <a href="http://learnaboutweightloss.com/join.html" >http://learnaboutweightloss.com/join.html</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Gastric Bypass - Solution To Weight Loss?</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jun 2006 09:32:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>gastric bypass surgery</category><category>laparoscopic gastric bypass</category><category>morbid obesity</category><category>laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery</category><category>surgery for obesity</category><category>bmi</category><category>panacea</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/gastric-bypass-solution-to-weight-loss</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ The most common surgery for obesity is gastric bypass. The gastric bypass results in an effective resolution of major illnesses that accompany obesity. Most gastric bypass surgery candidates have already tried more conventional diet and exercise plans with little success. With few options, doctors]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The most common <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/surgery+for+obesity" rel="tag">surgery for obesity</a> is gastric bypass. The gastric bypass results in an effective resolution of major illnesses that accompany obesity. Most <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/gastric+bypass+surgery" rel="tag">gastric bypass surgery</a> candidates have already tried more conventional diet and exercise plans with little success. With few options, doctors and patients are increasingly turning to gastric bypass surgery as a lifesaver and often as a last resort. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/laparoscopic+gastric+bypass" rel="tag">Laparoscopic gastric bypass</a> surgery is a treatment for obesity. Obesity risks add to complications of gastric bypass. Today, gastric bypass surgery is being marketed and promoted to obese patients as a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/panacea" rel="tag">panacea</a> for obesity. According to the report, "Gastric bypass is now established as an effective and safe therapy for <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/morbid+obesity" rel="tag">morbid obesity</a> and its associated health problems. <br /><br /> Research investigators followed 20 women who underwent gastric bypass for treatment of morbid obesity to compare the safety and effectiveness of RNY and MGB in the treatment of morbid obesity. It was found that Laparoscopic gastric bypass is simple, effective and safe. <br /><br /> Patients who have a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bmi" rel="tag">BMI</a> over 50 tend to lose about 50 percent of their excess weight with a gastric bypass. With the gastric bypass, patients with a BMI under 50 seem to lose 70 percent of their excess weight or more. <br /><br /> Undergoing a gastric bypass requires patients to commit to a new lifestyle. The amount of calories and nutrients absorbed by the body are significantly decreased after gastric bypass surgery. <br /><br /> People who have gastric bypass operations usually lose two-thirds of their excess weight within two years after the operation. It is no miracle that patients of the gastric bypass lose weight rapidly. <br /><br /> However, weight reduction surgery known as gastric bypass is merely the first step. After a gastric bypass, it is recommended that you follow a certain diet in order to maintain proper weight balance and nutrient intake. The gastric bypass diet helps you maintain good nutrition while losing weight. People who regain weight after gastric bypass surgery usually are consuming too many high-calorie foods and beverages and do not exercise enough. About 1 in 20 people who have gastric bypasses fail to lose sufficient weight or regain weight and the operation has to be repeated. <br /><br /> Kyle Potts is a general surgeon who specialize in performing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery for people with severe obesity. He performs laparoscopic obesity surgery since 1994 and is experienced in gastric banding, gastric bypass, intragastric stimulation and intragastric balloon procedures. He specializes in laparoscopic redo surgery where he converts failed previous obesity surgery to gastric bypass laparoscopically. <br /><br /> Before you consider going for such a surgery, it is always wise to read up everything on this subject, and subsequently meet your doctor to discuss the possibilities of the surgery.   <bio>The most common surgery for obesity is Gastric Bypass. Find out more about Gastric Bypass at <a href="http://GastricBypass.eabout.info">http://GastricBypass.eabout.info</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Is There Permanent Solution To Obesity!</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2006 16:27:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>morbid obesity</category><category>overweight children</category><category>body mass index</category><category>ideal body weight</category><category>gastric bypass surgery</category><category>sleep apnea</category><category>bmi</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/is-there-permanent-solution-to-obesity</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[How do you Define Obesity?  The term morbid obesity refers to patients who are 50 - 100%, or 100 pounds above their ideal body weight. Alternatively, a BMI (body mass index) value greater than 39 may be used to diagnose morbid obesity.  Various studies indicates that about 31 percent of American]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[How do you Define Obesity? <br /><br /> The term <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/morbid+obesity" rel="tag">morbid obesity</a> refers to patients who are 50 - 100%, or 100 pounds above their <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/ideal+body+weight" rel="tag">ideal body weight</a>. Alternatively, a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bmi" rel="tag">BMI</a> (<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/body+mass+index" rel="tag">body mass index</a>) value greater than 39 may be used to diagnose morbid obesity. <br /><br /> Various studies indicates that about 31 percent of American teenage girls and 28 percent of boys are somewhat overweight. An additional 15 percent of American teen girls and nearly 14 percent of teen boys are obese. Causes include fast food, snacks with high sugar and fat content, use of automobiles, increased time spent in front of TV sets and computers, and a generally more sedentary lifestyles than slimmer peers. <br /><br /> While 15.5 percent of the general population of children is obese, 21.1 percent of the headache patients met the criteria for obesity, the researchers found. <br /><br /> The prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing in all major socioeconomic and ethnic groups, including children and younger adults between 25 and 44. <br /><br /> BMI for Obesity <br /><br /> In people under 18, obesity is defined as a BMI in the 95th percentile for a person's age group, meaning it is higher than that of 95 percent of his or her peers. A BMI in the 85th to 95th percentile puts a young person at risk of obesity, while healthy BMI is between the 6th and 85th percentiles. <br /><br /> Obesity and Health Problems <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/overweight+children" rel="tag">Overweight children</a> and teens are more likely than thinner youngsters to have headaches. Headaches among overweight youngsters also tend to be more frequent too. <br /><br /> Affected people may gradually develop hypoxemia, which is decreased blood oxygen saturation, and have problems with <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/sleep+apnea" rel="tag">sleep apnea</a>, which is periodic cessation of breathing while asleep. <br /><br /> Permanent Solution to Obesity! <br /><br /> However, with the advances in the medical world, there is now a permanent solution to obesity. This method is permanent and is called the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/gastric+bypass+surgery" rel="tag">Gastric Bypass Surgery</a>. This Gastric Bypass Surgery must be performed by a certified plastic surgeon. It is extremely safe and it is the most effective method in combating obesity! We urge you to find out more about Gastric Bypass as the permanent solution for you!  <bio>The most common surgery for obesity is Gastric Bypass. Find out more about Gastric Bypass at <a href="http://GastricBypass.eabout.info" >http://GastricBypass.eabout.info</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Obesity Guide - Definition Of Obesity</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 20 Oct 2007 07:25:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>definition of obesity</category><category>downward spiral</category><category>lifestyle</category><category>doctor says</category><category>vigorous exercise</category><category>food intake</category><category>medical knowledge</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/obesity-guide-definition-of-obesity</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Obesity is a problem that we all know of. There are times when it seems impossible to see what the difference is between being fat and obese. To help clarify this matter you should see if you can find the definition of obesity. Understanding what is meant by being obese will help you to control]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Obesity is a problem that we all know of. There are times when it seems impossible to see what the difference is between being fat and obese. To help clarify this matter you should see if you can find the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/definition+of+obesity" rel="tag">definition of obesity</a>. Understanding what is meant by being obese will help you to control the direction of your body weight. <br /><br /> By seeing how weight problems can cause adverse health reactions people will have the ability of changing their <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/lifestyle" rel="tag">lifestyle</a>. As being obese can strike anyone it is best if you understand the definition of obesity fully. This way you can see what is meant by being fat and what is meant by being obese. <br /><br /> But calling anyone with a weight problem obese just confuses the matter. If you are unsure what is the definition of obesity there are numerous medical reports which can clear this matter up for you. The first thing to understand is that the definition of obesity is based on current <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/medical+knowledge" rel="tag">medical knowledge</a>. <br /><br /> You should get a clearer picture when you visit your doctor for the monthly exam. At this stage you can ask your doctor is you are having any problems which will lead to obesity. If your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/doctor+says" rel="tag">doctor says</a> that you are headed in this direction then you will have the task of getting out of this problem. The first step will simply be knowing the definition of obesity. <br /><br /> This knowledge will help you to understand what you need to do in order to correct this situation. You can start by seeing what aspect of your life you want to have changed. Once you know the factors which will trigger this <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/downward+spiral" rel="tag">downward spiral</a> you can take the time to sort out your lifestyle. <br /><br /> Of course simply acknowledging the definition of obesity will not make the problem go away. You will need to see what actual changes, like reducing your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/food+intake" rel="tag">food intake</a>, going for <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/vigorous+exercise" rel="tag">vigorous exercise</a> and checking your weight on a weekly basis, can do. These are the first steps that anyone can do to get rid of their weight problems. <br /><br /> For many people who are severely overweight the definition of obesity gets changed into a condition known as morbid obesity. This situation, which is dangerous to your health, can be avoided if you know the factors which can contribute to this condition. At present the definition of obesity simply means that you are beyond your accepted medical scale for your right weight. This definition of obesity can then be a warning for people to see to their health.   <bio>Author's Sites: <a href="http://www.easyhomeremedy.com/pregnancy_weight_loss/index.html" >http://www.easyhomeremedy.com/pregnancy_weight_loss/index.html</a> , <a href="http://www.easyhomeremedy.com/home_remedy_for_vaginal_infections.html" >http://www.easyhomeremedy.com/home_remedy_for_vaginal_infections.html</a><br /><br />  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Causes Of Obesity</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 06:15:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>causes of obesity</category><category>gravity of the situation</category><category>weight loss</category><category>culprit</category><category>disregard</category><category>viable options</category><category>diet options</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/causes-of-obesity</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Gaining weight seems to be more of a human condition, restricted only to us. Very few species outside of humans tend to gain as much weight. And at first glance there seems to be nothing wrong with a person's gaining some weight. The problem develops when the weight of the individual becomes too]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gaining weight seems to be more of a human condition, restricted only to us. Very few species outside of humans tend to gain as much weight. And at first glance there seems to be nothing wrong with a person's gaining some weight. The problem develops when the weight of the individual becomes too much. Although help is sought for this problem then, the actual <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/causes+of+obesity" rel="tag">causes of obesity</a> are not always fully looked at. <br /><br /> The causes of obesity are ones that we all know of and yet there are times when we ignore these warnings. This <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/disregard" rel="tag">disregard</a> comes with a high price tag. The end result is that we lose control of our weight. Various <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/diet+options" rel="tag">diet options</a> which are known have a certain chance of working but there are still some drawbacks to be seen. These drawbacks come mainly when we don't see an immediate result. <br /><br /> At this point the causes of obesity can begin to be seen. In these causes the main <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/culprit" rel="tag">culprit</a> is our will power. The inability to control our lifestyles is why these problems develop in the first place. In order to make sure that you don't develop severe weight problems it might be an idea to list what you believe are your causes of obesity. This may be a problem as many of us refuse to believe that there is a problem. <br /><br /> Once you understand the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/gravity+of+the+situation" rel="tag">gravity of the situation</a> as with regards to your health you can start the process of getting this weight problem back under control. At present, besides the usual routes of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/weight+loss" rel="tag">weight loss</a> like diets and exercise you have a number of surgical options. These options for weight loss are drastic but there are a number of people who swear by the benefits to be found. <br /><br /> While these surgeries are <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/viable+options" rel="tag">viable options</a> to look into you should first know what the causes of obesity are. Once you know what is causing you to lose your weight gain battle you can effect the changes. With these changes you can make sure that the surgery is a success. There is also another reason to see what these causes are. <br /><br /> The main reason is that unless you are willing to examine the various aspects of your life you will have difficulties with your health. And if no solutions are found and implemented then you have a chance of getting into the region of weight which is known as morbid obesity. This situation is very dangerous to your life. Therefore knowing the causes of obesity and putting these changes into effect as soon as possible is the best way to have a good life.   <bio>Author's Sites: <a href="http://www.easyhomeremedy.com/pregnancy_weight_loss/index.html" >http://www.easyhomeremedy.com/pregnancy_weight_loss/index.html</a> , <a href="http://www.easyhomeremedy.com/home_remedy_for_vaginal_infections.html" >http://www.easyhomeremedy.com/home_remedy_for_vaginal_infections.html</a><br /><br />  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Obesity And Your Health</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 04:20:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>morbid obesity</category><category>obesity surgery</category><category>surgeries</category><category>personal health</category><category>stomach ulcers</category><category>gastric bypass surgery</category><category>weight reduction</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/obesity-and-your-health</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ We all accept that having good health is a number one priority. There are unfortunately times when this priority gets a little mixed up. At these times the health and obesity of people become mixed up. In order to ensure your health obesity should be controlled with certain methods. These methods]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ We all accept that having good health is a number one priority. There are unfortunately times when this priority gets a little mixed up. At these times the health and obesity of people become mixed up. In order to ensure your health obesity should be controlled with certain methods. These methods can be both that of the traditional form and that of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/weight+reduction" rel="tag">weight reduction</a> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/surgeries" rel="tag">surgeries</a>. <br /><br /><br /><br /> You will find that there are a number of these possible surgeries which can be done. To find out if you are an individual who needs to have one of these obesity surgeries you can get an opinion from your family doctor. As this person is well aware of your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/personal+health" rel="tag">personal health</a> and lifestyle the advice that you get will paint a realistic picture of your health <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/obesity+surgery" rel="tag">obesity surgery</a> being one possible outcome. <br /><br /> Now before you decide to have one of these many weight reduction surgeries performed you should understand exactly what is done to help you lose weight. You will need to see the advantages and the disadvantages which can be found in these different surgeries. For your health obesity surgery might need to be conducted past a certain weight limit. <br /><br /> This weight limit occurs when a person's body weight jumps into the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/morbid+obesity" rel="tag">morbid obesity</a> range. Now even though there are people who suffer from this complaint there are weight reduction surgeries like bariatric surgery, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/gastric+bypass+surgery" rel="tag">gastric bypass surgery</a> and others. These surgeries coupled with a healthy lifestyle and healthy yet small intakes of food will help the morbidly obese individual to lose the excess pounds. <br /><br /> While many of today's technological advances can help us we still need to understand that for our health obesity is not an option to look forward to. The health problems which can occur are ones like difficulty breathing, heart problems, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/stomach+ulcers" rel="tag">stomach ulcers</a> and more. In order to remove these obstacles to our health obesity concerns should be looked at carefully and dealt with. <br /><br /> The saying, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" can be seen to be true as it pays to have a healthy lifestyle. To keep this saying true in your life you should see that health obesity problems are far from your life. Keeping this maxim as your mantra for a good life you should see the best options that you have at your disposal. <br /><br /> Even though you can go through with one of the weight reduction surgeries you may want to experience life in the normal way. And keeping fit and healthy means that you will not experience any health obesity related problems.   <bio>Author's Sites: <a href="http://www.easyhomeremedy.com/pregnancy_weight_loss/index.html" >http://www.easyhomeremedy.com/pregnancy_weight_loss/index.html</a> , <a href="http://www.easyhomeremedy.com/home_remedy_for_vaginal_infections.html" >http://www.easyhomeremedy.com/home_remedy_for_vaginal_infections.html</a><br /><br />  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>The Gaining Popularity Of Weight-loss Surgery</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2007 02:27:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>weight loss surgery</category><category>overweight children</category><category>morbid obesity</category><category>morbidly obese</category><category>lifestyle</category><category>parents</category><category>population of children</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-gaining-popularity-of-weight-loss-surgery</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Weight-loss surgery was almost unknown over a decade ago. Today, it is becoming popular among those who are considered morbid obesity. There are several statistics and measurements that show the popularity of weight-loss surgery and the changes that are made in society from weight gain.  Morbid]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Weight-loss surgery was almost unknown over a decade ago. Today, it is becoming popular among those who are considered <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/morbid+obesity" rel="tag">morbid obesity</a>. There are several statistics and measurements that show the popularity of weight-loss surgery and the changes that are made in society from weight gain. <br /><br /> Morbid obesity has become a growing problem in the United States. It is known that over thirty percent of the population is considered <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/morbidly+obese" rel="tag">morbidly obese</a>, which qualifies them for weight-loss surgery. In relation to this, sixty-four percent of the population are considered to be overweight. In terms of numbers, this is nine million who are morbidly obese, sixty million who are obese, and 127 million who are overweight. Some people are contributing these changes to fast food options, changes in eating habits, and not having the ability to exercise as frequently because of work. <br /><br /> Teens and children are also having problems with obesity. About fifteen percent of the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/population+of+children" rel="tag">population of children</a> and teens is considered to be either overweight or obese. This causes them to be at risk for several different health problems. While weight-loss surgery does not indicate surgery for those under eighteen, having <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/overweight+children" rel="tag">overweight children</a> often causes <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/parents" rel="tag">parents</a> to begin making changes. When they do, the children then have the option of eating better. They can also follow their parents' example of living a healthier <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/lifestyle" rel="tag">lifestyle</a>. <br /><br /> Because of the growing numbers of those that are considered to be obese or morbidly obese, weight-loss surgery is also becoming an important option among those who are deciding to move to a healthier lifestyle. With the changes in technology as well as the options available for surgery, those that are severely obese are turning to the idea of surgery. Where other diets and weight-loss considerations have failed, the surgery has proven to have a higher success rate. <br /><br /> There are certain trends that are becoming popular among those considering weight-loss surgery. Those who are middle-aged are looking into weight-loss surgery as a preventative to health problems in relation to weight as well as way to live a longer and fuller life. There is also media attention given to those public figures who champion the surgery, making it more popular. <br /><br /> Obesity in this nation has been growing since the 1980s. Changes in lifestyle as well as in diet are causing a larger population to be overweight and obese. Because of this, weight-loss surgery, although the most drastic measure that can be taken for weight loss, is becoming more popular. The use of new technology during the surgery, as well as the shown success rates from the surgery, are both becoming well known because of the media. Because of this, many people are turning to weight-loss surgery as their best option for losing weight.   <bio>William Brown writes articles for several online magazines, such as <a href="http://healthy-zone.com" >http://healthy-zone.com</a> and <a href="http://online-healthy.com" >http://online-healthy.com</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Obesity Surgery Is A Serious Decision</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2006 18:32:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>obesity surgery</category><category>stomach stapling</category><category>people find</category><category>sedentary lifestyle</category><category>diary</category><category>inadvertently</category><category>http</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/obesity-surgery-is-a-serious-decision</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Obesity surgery is a serious decision to make if you are obese and wish to lead a healthier life. There are many complications that can occur in addition to the benefits. For example, if you have stomach stapling done you may pop a staple at some future point after the surgery. If you get a band it]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/obesity+surgery" rel="tag">Obesity surgery</a> is a serious decision to make if you are obese and wish to lead a healthier life. There are many complications that can occur in addition to the benefits. For example, if you have <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/stomach+stapling" rel="tag">stomach stapling</a> done you may pop a staple at some future point after the surgery. If you get a band it could slip. Either way you'll need corrective surgery. <br /><br /> Beneficially your stomach will be much smaller in size and unable to hold as much food, which in turn should allow you dramatic weight loss. Just because your stomach is smaller doesn't necessarily mean that your appetite will be smaller after you recover. Some <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/people+find" rel="tag">people find</a> that initially their appetite is dramatically reduced but after their bodies heal from the surgery old habits return. This can be especially difficult if you are used to eating quickly and ordering large amounts of food. <br /><br /> You should write a personal note to yourself or several copies of the same note that say something to the effect of 'Remember to chew slowly and pay attention to how much food you are eating.' After an obesity surgery you will fill up very quickly and can <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/inadvertently" rel="tag">inadvertently</a> make yourself sick. <br /><br /> It is possible to find ways to cheat on your new weight loss plan and thus regain your weight. One of these is simply to 'graze' all day. Even if you can only eat small amounts at a time you can still gain weight if you constantly eat tiny portions of high calorie foods during the day. This is unfortunent and a common occurrence in patients with whom the obesity surgery doesn't take. <br /><br /> Also continuing a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/sedentary+lifestyle" rel="tag">sedentary lifestyle</a> will hinder your efforts. Its important to start and stay active. One way to stay active and a suggested way for obesity surgery patients is walking.   <bio>Read more <a href="<a href="http://www.obesity-surgery-<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/diary" rel="tag">diary</a>.com">http://www.obesity-surgery-diary.com.</a>/sitemap.html"><a href="http://www.obesity-surgery-diary.com">http://www.obesity-surgery-diary.com.</a>/sitemap.html</a> and <a href="<a href="http://www.obesity-surgery-diary.com">http://www.obesity-surgery-diary.com.</a>/obesity-surgery-diary-com-index.htm"><a href="http://www.obesity-surgery-diary.com">http://www.obesity-surgery-diary.com.</a>/obesity-surgery-diary-com-index.htm</a> or visit our <a href="http://www.obesity-surgery-diary.com">http://www.obesity-surgery-diary.com.</a>. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Several Types Of Obesity Surgery Available</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2006 18:32:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>obesity surgery</category><category>stomach stapling</category><category>stomach pouch</category><category>digestive juices</category><category>biliopancreatic diversion</category><category>duodenal switch</category><category>small intestine</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/several-types-of-obesity-surgery-available</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are several types of obesity surgery available to those wishing to undergo the procedure. All of which have some level of permanence, meaning that you won't be able to fully reverse the obesity surgery once you go through with it.  The most commonly known form of obesity surgery is gastric]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are several types of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/obesity+surgery" rel="tag">obesity surgery</a> available to those wishing to undergo the procedure. All of which have some level of permanence, meaning that you won't be able to fully reverse the obesity surgery once you go through with it. <br /><br /> The most commonly known form of obesity surgery is gastric bypass, also known as <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/stomach+stapling" rel="tag">stomach stapling</a>. This procedure involves removing a large portion of the stomach from itself via a stapling device. The remains of the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/stomach+pouch" rel="tag">stomach pouch</a> are attached to a portion of the lower intestine. <br /><br /> Another well known procedure is the lap band. This is a less invasive form. The doctor places a ring with an inflatable section around the upper portion of the stomach. The ring has a tube attached to it that ends with a port that the doctor can easily access to inflate the ring and gradually reduce the stomachs capacity. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/biliopancreatic+diversion" rel="tag">Biliopancreatic Diversion</a>, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/duodenal+switch" rel="tag">Duodenal Switch</a> is a more involved surgery which consists of removing two thirds of the stomach and attaching the end of the stomach to a lower portion of the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/small+intestine" rel="tag">small intestine</a>. The part of the intestine which was bypassed is still attached to the duodenum and its end attached to the small intestine where food is now routed to carry <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/digestive+juices" rel="tag">digestive juices</a> to the area. <br /><br /> The Long Limb Gastric Bypass is similar to the above except that doctors will attach the portion of small intestine containing digestive juices further down in the intestinal tract so that the food and digestive juices have even less time to mix. <br /><br /> There is a form of Gastric Bypass known as the Fobi modification. A normal gastric bypass procedure is modified by the placement of a firm ring of material around the new stomach pouch. <br /><br /> Other types of obesity surgery are vertical banded arthroplasty (rarely used anymore), Jejuno-Ileal Bypass, and Gastric Pacing.   <bio>Read more <a href="<a href="http://www.obesity-surgery.biz">http://www.obesity-surgery.biz.</a>/sitemap.html"><a href="http://www.obesity-surgery.biz">http://www.obesity-surgery.biz.</a>/sitemap.html</a> and <a href="<a href="http://www.obesity-surgery.biz">http://www.obesity-surgery.biz.</a>/obesity-surgery-biz-index.htm"><a href="http://www.obesity-surgery.biz">http://www.obesity-surgery.biz.</a>/obesity-surgery-biz-index.htm</a> or visit our <a href="http://www.obesity-surgery.biz">http://www.obesity-surgery.biz.</a>. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Obesity Surgery Reduces The Size Of Your Stomach</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2006 18:32:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>obesity surgery</category><category>food intake</category><category>stomach pouch</category><category>http</category><category>shot glass</category><category>calories</category><category>dinner meal</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/obesity-surgery-reduces-the-size-of-your-stomach</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You may find it hard to believe that the doctor actually reduces the size of your stomach to about the size of a whiskey shot glass, but this is true. Of course it seems abnormally small and you won't be able to hold more that three tablespoons of food at a time. This can make it extremely easy to]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[You may find it hard to believe that the doctor actually reduces the size of your stomach to about the size of a whiskey <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/shot+glass" rel="tag">shot glass</a>, but this is true. Of course it seems abnormally small and you won't be able to hold more that three tablespoons of food at a time. This can make it extremely easy to get sick from overeating or drinking too much water. <br /><br /> Over time your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/stomach+pouch" rel="tag">stomach pouch</a> will expand and you'll be able to hold up to a cup and a half of food. That's an increase of about six times the size of a shot glass. This is dramatically more food, but its still a little bit less than the average <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/dinner+meal" rel="tag">dinner meal</a> for a person. The stomach has amazing stretching abilities, which is part of what allows some people to become obese. Due to increased <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/food+intake" rel="tag">food intake</a> over time their stomachs become larger and they can hold even more food. <br /><br /> Even with a larger stomach pouch over time you'll still need to take vitamin and mineral supplements for the rest of your life after <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/obesity+surgery" rel="tag">obesity surgery</a>. The surgery will have reduced the length of time food spends in your intestinal tract, which reduces the amount of nutrients that you absorb. <br /><br /> Also because you won't be eating as much food you will need to drink more water in order to get sufficient fluids. Most of us get our eight daily cups of water from both the water in food we eat and our drinks. <br /><br /> Despite the limits of your new smaller stomach there are still ways to cheat and not lose weight or even regain weight. If you don't stick to a strict meal regime of three meals a day plus snacks and instead just 'graze' all day you can take in too many <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/calories" rel="tag">calories</a>. Some people continue to eat high calorie foods or will eat 'mindlessly' while watching television or performing some other task which can also lead to too many calories.   <bio>Read more <a href="<a href="http://www.obesity-surgery-advisor.com">http://www.obesity-surgery-advisor.com</a>/sitemap.html"><a href="http://www.obesity-surgery-advisor.com">http://www.obesity-surgery-advisor.com</a>/sitemap.html</a> and <a href="<a href="http://www.obesity-surgery-advisor.com">http://www.obesity-surgery-advisor.com</a>/obesity-surgery-advisor-com-index.htm"><a href="http://www.obesity-surgery-advisor.com">http://www.obesity-surgery-advisor.com</a>/obesity-surgery-advisor-com-index.htm</a> or visit our <a href="http://www.obesity-surgery-advisor.com">http://www.obesity-surgery-advisor.com</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Today's Obesity Research</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2006 16:27:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>obesity research</category><category>obesity causes</category><category>cause obesity</category><category>crucial</category><category>overweight</category><category>major health</category><category>health officials</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/todays-obesity-research</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Obesity increases a person's risks for high blood pressure and diabetes, as well as cancers of the breast, endometrium, colon, kidney, and oesophagus. This is why world health officials are putting more money into obesity research and making sure that they get the information that they need to]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Obesity increases a person's risks for high blood pressure and diabetes, as well as cancers of the breast, endometrium, colon, kidney, and oesophagus. This is why world <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+officials" rel="tag">health officials</a> are putting more money into <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/obesity+research" rel="tag">obesity research</a> and making sure that they get the information that they need to provide us with new ways to battle the new worldwide epidemic that is evolving. Obesity research is <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/crucial" rel="tag">crucial</a> in telling us what <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/cause+obesity" rel="tag">cause obesity</a> and how we can tackle it. <br /><br /> New medical research has shown us that obesity isn't all down to unhealthy living but it is also narrowed down to what our DNA is made up like. Many people who have had members of their family that have suffered from being <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/overweight" rel="tag">overweight</a> or obese will be at a very high risk to suffer the same problems and therefore need to take extra steps to help prevent that from happening. <br /><br /> Although genetics play a part in obesity research has shown that unhealthy living with bad diets and no exercise also plays a major part when it comes to obesity. To burn fat we need to burn more than we take in, if we do not exercise then we don't burn fat therefore inevitably we will end up overweight then obese. Research helps us to know more about the complexities of obesity. Yet, there is so much more for researchers to explore, more time and investment needs to put be into obesity research so we can find more conclusive solutions to battling obesity. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/obesity+causes" rel="tag">Obesity causes</a> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/major+health" rel="tag">major health</a> problems and researches have made note that unless the situation is addressed we can be facing a worldwide problem and breakdown due to obesity. It is a major complication in terms of operations as many doctors and consultants will not anaesthetize any one who is grossly overweight as this is extremely unsafe. Therefore more important medical problems can't be solved or helped when obesity is a problem. <br /><br /> Obesity research is crucial and extremely important when it comes to obesity and its finding needs to have action taken, there are far to many people grappling with the problem of being overweight and loosing the struggle and turning obese. Research finding should be made available in forms of books, television adverts, leaflets and school topics, doing this we will try to save the next generation from falling susceptible to the world wide problem that is obesity!   <bio>Why not lose weight the fast and easy way? Without exercise or dieting LipoSafe will help you lose weight fast! Visit <a href="http://www.fatburningfordummies.com" >http://www.fatburningfordummies.com</a> Active hyperlink must stay w/article. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Cause Of Obesity In The World Today</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2006 20:27:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>obesity</category><category>medical researcher</category><category>case people</category><category>obese</category><category>http</category><category>help</category><category>laziness</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/cause-of-obesity-in-the-world-today</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Why are people obese? What causes it? Is it due to laziness and unhealthy living? On the other hand, is it due to genetic make up? Medical researcher shave investigated into the causes of obesity and their findings support all of these theories. They have come up with the fact that it is not only]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Why are people <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/obese" rel="tag">obese</a>? What causes it? Is it due to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/laziness" rel="tag">laziness</a> and unhealthy living? On the other hand, is it due to genetic make up? <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/medical+researcher" rel="tag">Medical researcher</a> shave investigated into the causes of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/obesity" rel="tag">obesity</a> and their findings support all of these theories. They have come up with the fact that it is not only one thing that makes you obese it is several factors. <br /><br /> Genetic make up plays a large part when it comes to obesity and the cause of it. If you family members before hand have struggled to control their weight then you will ultimately suffer the same fate. I am not saying that you cannot stop it, of course you can. It takes a lot of time and hard work to prevent it but following a proper diet plan with exercise is a great way to prevent obesity falling upon you. So yes, the cause of obesity does sometimes boil down to your DNA. <br /><br /> Laziness and unhealthy living plays major part to the cause of obesity also. When you eat and you do not exercise, the energy from food is not used and is then stored as fat, the more fat your store the bigger you get and the more obese you become! Steps can be taken to prevent obesity by following a healthy living plan. The government have invested a lot of money into showing people how to live a healthy lifestyle, there are books, adverts and leaflets available to the public for information on how to live a healthy life. There are also slimming clubs and diets that can be joined to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/help" rel="tag">help</a> you shed the weight. <br /><br /> The cause of obesity is due to a variety of factors that all need to be addressed and sorted out. If you are struggling with obesity then you need to seek out help, although you do not have to look very far! Doctors and friends are always there to offer support advice and help when it comes to struggling with obesity. The cause of obesity can also be medical related but that is not always the case, people are just sometimes to lazy!  <bio>The author of this article is a contributing editor at <a href="http://ArticlePosts.com" >http://ArticlePosts.com</a>, today's one stop resource on many different subjects. Visit <a href="http://www.articleposts.com" >http://www.articleposts.com</a> Active hyperlink must stay w/article. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Hypnosis For Eating Disorders?</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2006 04:50:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>anorexia nervosa</category><category>obsessive compulsive behavior</category><category>drastic weight loss</category><category>eating disorders</category><category>bulimia</category><category>intervention</category><category>swollen feet</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/hypnosis-for-eating-disorders</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Today, eating disorders such as Anorexia and Bulimia are running rapid. If a person intentionally starves him or herself yet believes they are overweight, they could very well be suffering from Anorexia Nervosa, which is a severe emotional disorder that needs serious intervention. With this, the]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/eating+disorders" rel="tag">eating disorders</a> such as Anorexia and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bulimia" rel="tag">Bulimia</a> are running rapid. If a person intentionally starves him or herself yet believes they are overweight, they could very well be suffering from <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/anorexia+nervosa" rel="tag">Anorexia Nervosa</a>, which is a severe emotional disorder that needs serious <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/intervention" rel="tag">intervention</a>. With this, the diet is drastically restricted, coupled by excessive exercise. The result is dangerous weight loss that can cause serious damage to the body to include death. <br /><br /> Bulimia is a form of Anorexia, which is characterized by misuse of laxatives, diuretics, enemas, and/or vomiting to rid the body of food consumed during binge eating. In both cases, the body is put at great medical risk. The problem is that both Anorexia and Bulimia are not just serious but difficult to treat. In addition to the body needing intervention, the mind also needs intervention since the individual with the eating disorder sees him or herself as fat although they could easily be 50% of their normal weight. <br /><br /> These eating disorders typically begin in adolescents, which are seen most often around time of puberty. However, although rare, eating disorders can affect people over the age of 40, and again, both males and females although girls are in the highest risk category. If you have a child and you begin to notice things like infrequent or stopped menstrual cycle, dry skin, thinning hair, cold and/or <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/swollen+feet" rel="tag">swollen feet</a>, or a bloated stomach while watching <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/drastic+weight+loss" rel="tag">drastic weight loss</a>, then you need to pay attention. <br /><br /> The psychological signs generally involve poor judgment, problem with memory and/or concentration, a distorted perception of the body, denial, obsessive-compulsive behavior, and depression; these could well be indications that an eating disorder is a problem. Treating eating disorders is a long process that addresses both physical and psychological. Many of the traditional treatment options include cognitive and behavioral therapy, antidepressants, and herbs. However, because the mind is involved, hypnosis has also been proven very beneficial for some people suffering from Anorexia or Bulimia. <br /><br /> Although the exact cause of Anorexia and Bulimia remains unknown, most experts believe it has to do with the individual trying to gain control over their life. For this reason, you see young girls who are trying to fit into school, dating, or coming from a difficult home life turning to an eating disorder to gain some type of semblance in their life. With hypnosis, the subconscious mind can be reached and taught to change the normal pattern of thinking. By working with a reputable and licensed hypnotherapist, the subconscious can receive positive suggestions that relate to things beyond the eating disorder. <br /><br /> Although that will be the primary reason for seeking hypnosis, the underlying issues that lead to the eating disorder in the first place are addressed. In this case, the depression and cause of depression is uncovered. The individual learns self-confidence, healthy control, and other positive tools that can be used to conquer the battle with Anorexia or Bulimia. Keep in mind that along with hypnosis, the individual with the eating disorder will need ongoing love and support by family and friends. By creating a positive environment, recovery is possible. When choosing the right hypnotherapist, you want someone who also believes and supports in the individual receiving other treatment and medication. <br /><br /> These factors together will provide the best chance for success. In fact, many medical doctors are now adding hypnosis to their practice for this very reason. Over the years, studies have shown that in some cases, such as severe eating disorders, the combination of traditional medical care with hypnosis greatly improves the resolution.   <bio>Warning: This information is to be taken lightly! It may lighten your thinking and BMI (body mass index). So: take 5 minutes, and check out the free website at <a href="http://www.morbid-and-childhood-obesity-help.com">http://www.morbid-and-childhood-obesity-help.com</a> and <a href="http://www.obesity-weight-loss-diet.com">http://www.obesity-weight-loss-diet.com</a> - end your quest by learning how to conquer obesity the right and healthy way! </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Obesity In America Today</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2006 16:27:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>obesity in america</category><category>body mass index</category><category>body mass index bmi</category><category>cdc</category><category>ideal weight</category><category>definitely</category><category>disease control and prevention</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/obesity-in-america-today</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Americans tend to lead a fast-paced lifestyle so convenience foods and takeaways always seem like the best option. Its not. Obesity in America has risen more than anywhere else in the world but not only with adults, children are also suffering the same fate! If obesity is not tackled then all]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Americans tend to lead a fast-paced lifestyle so convenience foods and takeaways always seem like the best option. Its not. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/obesity+in+america" rel="tag">Obesity in America</a> has risen more than anywhere else in the world but not only with adults, children are also suffering the same fate! If obesity is not tackled then all around the world will suffer, not just America. <br /><br /> Some people in America suffer obesity through medical problems which is not fault of their own and cannot be helped but others are just far to lazy and eat far to much. Americans are taking the lead in obesity and no one seems to be doing anything about it except the medical research teams and endocrinologists who are trying to find ways to battle the bulge. With out the help of professionals it will be very hard for any obese person to loose weight, and they <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/definitely" rel="tag">definitely</a> need the support of their friends and family. <br /><br /> In 2004, the U.S. Centres for <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/disease+control+and+prevention" rel="tag">Disease Control and Prevention</a> (<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/cdc" rel="tag">CDC</a>) ranked obesity as the number one health threat facing America and no one seems to be taking notice and doing anything about it. Obesity not only impacts your medical health but can also lead to lower self-esteem, and cause depression and discomfort in social situations, and is significantly reducing the quality of life among adults or children in American communities. Obesity in America is a growing story and needs to be tackled immediately. <br /><br /> Obesity is not a simple condition of eating too much. It is now recognized that obesity is a serious, chronic disease although eating to much does add to the discomfort and problem of obesity. American eating habits are different to many places, they are mainly carbohydrate eaters and that's where the problems lye. Obesity is defined as having a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/body+mass+index" rel="tag">body mass index</a> (BMI) of 30 or higher. A BMI of 30, in most cases, means that an individual is about 30 pounds over their <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/ideal+weight" rel="tag">ideal weight</a>. Calculating your BMI is the safest way to determine how overweight you are as it calculates your height to weight ratio to give you a very close estimate to what your weight should be. <br /><br /> Obesity in American is a serious and growing problem that is almost out of hand and needs the American people to take a look at each other and do something about it. If nothing is done then obesity is just a time bomb lurking in Americas shadows waiting to explode!   <bio>Why not lose weight the fast and easy way? Without exercise or dieting LipoSafe will help you lose weight fast! Visit <a href="http://www.fatburningfordummies.com" >http://www.fatburningfordummies.com</a> Active hyperlink must stay w/article. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Teen and Youth Obesity</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2006 16:27:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>obesity</category><category>thyroid problems</category><category>albeit</category><category>teenagers</category><category>poor diet</category><category>medical complications</category><category>medical conditions</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/teen-youth-obesity</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Obesity in teenagers and children is maybe one of the saddest sights I see. It is cruel and horrible for children to be that overweight, they will not have a good social life or medical life and many things will get them down. They will find it hard to make friends as they will be bullied at school]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/obesity" rel="tag">Obesity</a> in <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/teenagers" rel="tag">teenagers</a> and children is maybe one of the saddest sights I see. It is cruel and horrible for children to be that overweight, they will not have a good social life or medical life and many things will get them down. They will find it hard to make friends as they will be bullied at school due to their weight and their health will suffer greatly as <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/medical+complications" rel="tag">medical complications</a> are always paired with obesity. We need to help our children and out teenagers to shake their unhealthy life's and get back into fitness and healthy living! <br /><br /> Teen obesity is a great complicated problem as obesity is not always caused by laziness and over eating; it is sometimes due to their family's medical history and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/medical+conditions" rel="tag">medical conditions</a> that they may be suffering. Although not all teen obesity is due to genetics it can also be due to medical conditions. Problems with glands or <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/thyroid+problems" rel="tag">thyroid problems</a> are often a cause contributing to obesity but then obesity contributes too many other medical complications. If you do not want to see your child or teenager suffer then measures need to be taken to sort out the problem of obesity! <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/albeit" rel="tag">Albeit</a> laziness and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/poor+diet" rel="tag">poor diet</a> heavily contributes to the problem of teen obesity, we need to encourage teenagers to get out more instead of playing inside with computers and watching televisions. They need to be shown what an acceptable diet is and taught that junk food and convenience foods are not the best option for them and that there are healthy alternatives available! In doing this you help fight teen obesity and save our children from a future of emotional problems and most importantly health problems associated with obesity. <br /><br /> Children should be encouraged to take part in more physical activities such as sports and going out more. Doing this will ensure (if they eat properly) that they will be burning more calories than they are eating therefore keeping the weight off and if needed they will loose some. Obesity needs to be tackled in the early stages to help prevent a life of discomfit and pain. <br /><br /> Parents need to take a stand to help prevent teen obesity and get their children sorted. For all that they say you can take a horse to water but you can't make it drink, healthy eating should be demonstrated by the parents and the children will follow their lead! Teenagers should be made aware of the consequences of obesity and helped towards a better future!   <bio>Why not lose weight the fast and easy way? Without exercise or dieting LipoSafe will help you lose weight fast! Visit <a href="http://www.fatburningfordummies.com" >http://www.fatburningfordummies.com</a> Active hyperlink must stay w/article. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Lose Up To Seventy Five To Eighty Percent Of</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2006 15:32:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>obesity surgery</category><category>staples</category><category>rapid weight loss</category><category>sleep apnea</category><category>health complications</category><category>acid reflux</category><category>gastric bypass surgery</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/lose-up-to-seventy-five-to-eighty-percent-of</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ As a result of Gastric Bypass Surgery the average patient can expect to lose up to seventy five to eighty percent of their body weight. This weight loss is very rapid in the first year which usually results in the seventy five percent weight loss initally. If a patient experiences no health]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ As a result of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/gastric+bypass+surgery" rel="tag">Gastric Bypass Surgery</a> the average patient can expect to lose up to seventy five to eighty percent of their body weight. This weight loss is very rapid in the first year which usually results in the seventy five percent weight loss initally. If a patient experiences no <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/health+complications" rel="tag">health complications</a> and continues with the plan prescribed by their doctor they should have continued weight loss up to ninety percent at the five year mark depending on their presurgery weight and body type, which is a dramatic amount of weight loss. <br /><br /> Due to this <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/rapid+weight+loss" rel="tag">rapid weight loss</a> patients can often expect to experience a lessening of their health problems that were related to obesity. Studies have shown improvement of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/sleep+apnea" rel="tag">sleep apnea</a>, asthma, joint pain, arthritis, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/acid+reflux" rel="tag">acid reflux</a>, shortness of breath and lowers the chances of heart disease, lowers blood pressure, and has even shown that type-two diabetics may no longer need their medication. In a study of five hundred patients, ninety six percent experienced an improvement in one or more of their health conditions. <br /><br /> Of course there are risks associated with <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/obesity+surgery" rel="tag">obesity surgery</a>. One in every three hundred gastric bypass patients dies post-operatively. This can often be from a variety of complications. This surgery is performed on patients with a high risk of complications from surgery, due to their obesity. The obesity surgery patient would have a higher risk of complications from any surgery compared to those healthier patients. As such it should only be done as a last resort. <br /><br /> After surgery you are at a higher risk of infection, (one patient took steps to prevent infection by putting up signs asking people to please wash their hands before touching him) which can set in around the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/staples" rel="tag">staples</a> on your stomach and on the incision where the doctor entered or you could develop blood poisoning.   <bio>Read more <a href="<a href="http://www.obesity-surgery-results.com">http://www.obesity-surgery-results.com.</a>/sitemap.html"><a href="http://www.obesity-surgery-results.com">http://www.obesity-surgery-results.com.</a>/sitemap.html</a> and <a href="<a href="http://www.obesity-surgery-results.com">http://www.obesity-surgery-results.com.</a>/obesity-surgery-results-com-index.ht"><a href="http://www.obesity-surgery-results.com">http://www.obesity-surgery-results.com.</a>/obesity-surgery-results-com-index.ht</a>= m or visit our <a href="http://www.obesity-surgery-results.com">http://www.obesity-surgery-results.com.</a>. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>The Characteristics And Metrology Of Obesity</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 20:27:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>measuring obesity</category><category>obesity disease</category><category>teenage obesity</category><category>body mass index</category><category>sedentary lifestyle</category><category>terribly</category><category>parallels</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-characteristics-and-metrology-of-obesity</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Obesity has been labeled as the most dangerous pandemic for the twenty first century by many social and health care commentators. While the idea of a non-communicable and non-pathogenic physical condition may not fit the traditional definition of a pandemic, the parallels are valid nonetheless.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Obesity has been labeled as the most dangerous pandemic for the twenty first century by many social and health care commentators. While the idea of a non-communicable and non-pathogenic physical condition may not fit the traditional definition of a pandemic, the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/parallels" rel="tag">parallels</a> are valid nonetheless. Obesity is related to many of the leading causes of death in the western world, and the rate of obesity has increased alarmingly in the last several decades. In fact, the prevalence and severity of obesity is so great today that many experts fear that the current generation may be the first one in many centuries that will have a life span that is less than that of the previous generation. Clearly, obesity is a major problem, and the health care community is working to make obesity detection and treatment a public health priority. While obesity can often be caused by an underlying physical disorder, as in the case of diabetes obesity or other <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/obesity+disease" rel="tag">obesity disease</a>, the most common cause is a poorly controlled diet and a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/sedentary+lifestyle" rel="tag">sedentary lifestyle</a>. Obesity is increasing most precipitously in the young, and obesity in kids as well as <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/teenage+obesity" rel="tag">teenage obesity</a> are considered to be particularly worrying. <br /><br /> To determine if someone is seriously obese instead of just andquot;big bonedandquot; or plump, it is necessary to have a scientific way of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/measuring+obesity" rel="tag">measuring obesity</a>. Simply measuring the weight of an individual is insufficient since other factors such as body type and height impact the weight of the individual without contributing to obesity. The most common way of obtaining a true measure of the relative level of obesity in an individual is to use the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/body+mass+index" rel="tag">body mass index</a>. A body mass index measurement is simply a ratio of the weight of the individual to his or her height. While body mass index measurements do provide a standard way to measure obesity, the approach is not <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/terribly" rel="tag">terribly</a> sophisticated and can not take into account whether the weight is caused by muscle or fat. More complex methods of obesity metrology are often used. One of the most common second level metrics is the body fat measurement. The most accurate way to measure body fat concentration is to measure how much a person weighs in the air and then weigh them again in the water. Since fat is more buoyant than muscle, it is possible to get a decent measurement of the ratio of muscle to fat weight using this technique. However, measuring body fat in this way requires special equipment and is not suitable for the average patient. There are other methods such as the skin fold test as well as more sophisticated electrical measurements that can be used to approximate body fat levels.  <bio>Daniel Yancy writes on a variety of subjects and recommends <a href="http://www.diseaseinforx.com" >http://www.diseaseinforx.com</a> for more information on the subject. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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