OBESITY A TREAT TO THE SOCIETY. Overfeeding is not evidence of good living...

Obesity is a complex disorder involving an excessive amount of body fat. It increases your risk of diseases and health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure.

Obesity is diagnosed when your body mass index (BMI) is 30 or higher. Your body mass index is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms (kg) by your height in meters (m) squared.

BMI Weight status

Below 18.5                 Underweight
18.5-24.9                    Normal
25.0-29.9                    Overweight
30.0-34.9                    Obese (Class I)
35.0-39.9                    Obese (Class II)
40.0 and higher         Extreme obesity (Class III)

For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. However, BMI doesn't directly measure body fat, so some people, such as muscular athletes, may have a BMI in the obese category even though they don't have excessive body fat. Ask your doctor if your BMI is a problem.

CAUSES

Although there are genetic, behavioral and hormonal influences on body weight, obesity occurs when you take in more calories than you burn through exercise and normal daily activities. Your body stores these excess calories as fat. Obesity can sometimes be traced to a medical cause, such as Prader-Willi syndrome, Cushing's syndrome, and other diseases and conditions. However, these disorders are rare and, in general, the principal causes of obesity are:

Inactivity. If you're not very active, you don't burn as many calories. With a sedentary lifestyle, you can easily take in more calories every day than you use through exercise and normal daily activities.

Unhealthy diet and eating habits. Weight gain is inevitable if you regularly eat more calories than you burn. And most of our  diets are too high in calories and are full of fast food and high-calorie beverages.

COMPLICATIONS

If you're obese, you're more likely to develop a number of potentially serious health problems, including:

#High triglycerides and low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol
#Type 2 diabetes
#High blood pressure
#Metabolic syndrome — a combination of high blood sugar, high bloodpressure, high triglycerides and low HDL cholesterol
#Heart disease
#Stroke
#Cancer, including cancer of the uterus, cervix, endometrium, ovaries, breast,colon, rectum, esophagus, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidney and prostate
#Breathing disorders, including sleep apnea, a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts
#Gallbladder disease
#Gynecological problems, such as infertility and irregular periods
#Erectile dysfunction and sexual health issues
#Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a condition in which fat builds up in the liver and can cause inflammation or scarring
#Osteoarthritis

When you're obese, your overall quality of life may be diminished. You may not be able to do things you used to do, such as participating in enjoyable activities. You may avoid public places. Obese people may even encounter discrimination.
Other weight-related issues that may affect your quality of life include:

#Depression
#Disability
#Sexual problems
#Shame and guilt
#Social isolation
#Lower work achievement

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Importance of sun rays

    Nothing is more important to us on Earth than the Sun. Without the Sun's heat and light, the Earth would be a lifeless ball of ice-coated rock. The Sun warms our seas, stirs our atmosphere, generates our weather patterns, and gives energy to the growing green plants that provide the food and oxygen for life on Earth.
    The sun gives off visible and invisible light and infrared and ultraviolet rays. It is through the ultraviolet rays that we receive healing. One of the most important vitamins we use is vitamin D, which our bodies make when the ultraviolet rays come in contact with our skin. Our body needs vitamin D for calcium and for phosphorus absorption. Vitamin D stabilizes calcium and phosphorus in our bones and teeth. When vitamin D is lacking, bone diseases such as osteoporosis, which affects about 25% of all women 55 years and older, is possible; therefore, elderly people, as well as children, need lots of sunshine. Insufficient levels of vitamin D will cause weak hearts, poor metabolism, slow healing of bones and cuts, and rickets in children. Direct exposure to sunlight by sunbathing can greatly benefit the entire body, when done in moderation.
                                                                       

                                                                         The Many Healing Benefits Of Sunlight:

The following list is an aid in what exposure to sunlight can do for your body:

# Increases production of white blood cells which aids in building up the immune system.
# Increases red blood cells and promotes good circulation of the blood --remember, blood likes warmth, and will always
flow to the warmest part of the body.
# Stimulates the liver, assisting it to break down toxins that could cause cancer and other diseases. It also stimulates
other internal organs and glands such as the pancreas, stomach, kidneys, thyroid and adrenal glands.
# Cholesterol and triglyceride levels are lowered in the blood, thus protecting the heart and arteries.
# Sunlight, fresh air, and exercise combined, have an electrifying effect upon the brain and the nervous system. Try it, it
really works! When stress comes knocking on your door, escape into God's nature. It's a real healing experience!
# Sunlight kills germs and bacteria. This is nature's way of protecting us from disease. The rooms in our homes that are
not exposed to sunlight and fresh air can become damp, setting up a breeding ground for bacteria and germs.
# Increases the amount of oxygen going to the tissues.
# Increases melatonin levels which results in many benefits, such as slowing down the aging process and promoting
better quality sleep.
# It has been found to increase serotonin production which helps prevent fatigue and depression.
# It can help people who are suffering from joint diseases such as arthritis, as the warmth of the sun's rays will loosen
up stiff and aching joints.
# Lowers blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Insulin dependent diabetics need to take special care when sunbathing
because when the sun comes in contact with insulin it can have a hypoglycemic effect. Diabetics may need to adjust
their dose of insulin if they are going to be sunbathing on a regular basis.
# Wounds heal faster and many skin conditions are helped when exposed to the sun.

Facts About Life

     You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life. Note that Life has no meaning, Each of us has meaning and we bring it to life. It is a waste to be asking the question when you are the answer.
     In the beginning, God created the earth, and he looked upon it in His cosmic loneliness. And God said, "Let Us make living creatures out of mud, so the mud can see what We have done." And God created every living creature that now moveth, and one was man. Mud as man alone could speak. God leaned close to mud as man sat up, looked around, and spoke. Man blinked. "What is the purpose of all this?" he asked politely.
"Everything must have a purpose?" asked God.
"Certainly," said man.
"Then I leave it to you to think of one for all this," said God.
And He went away....
There are no coincidences in life. What person that wandered in and out of your life was there for some purpose, even if they caused you harm. Sometimes, it doesn’t make sense the short periods of time we get with people, or the outcomes from their choices. However, if you turn it over to God he promises that you will see the big picture in the hereafter. Nothing is too small to be a mistake.
    The human race is a monotonous affair. Most people spend the greatest part of their time working in order to live.  It does not matter how long you are spending on the earth, how much money you have gathered or how much attention you have received. It is the amount of positive vibration you have radiated in life that matters........   So stand tall and make a difference in your time.

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LOOKING DOWN ON ORANGE? check out the health benefits of ORANGE

“Orange strengthens your emotional body, encouraging a general feeling of joy, well-being, and cheerfulness.”

Who doesn’t love a delicious and juicy orange as a snack? They are popular with athletes because they can be easily
eaten for a burst of energy. I enjoy eating one or two oranges a day most of the year for that same energy-boosting
effect.

13 Health Benefits of Oranges:

1. Helps Prevent Cancer
Oranges are rich in citrus limonoids, proven to help fight a number of varieties of cancer including that of the skin,
lung, breast, stomach and colon.

2. Prevents Kidney Diseases
Drinking orange juice regularly prevents kidney diseases and reduces the risk of kidney stones.
Note: drink juice in moderate amounts. The high sugar content of fruit juices can cause tooth decay and the high acid
content can wear away enamel if consumed in excess.

3. Reduces Risk of Liver Cancer
According to two studies in Japan eating mandarin oranges reduces liver cancer. This may be due in part to vitamin A
compounds known as carotenoids.

4. Lowers Cholesterol
Since they’re full of soluble fiber, oranges are helpful in lowering cholesterol.

5. Boosts Heart Health
Oranges are full of potassium, an electrolyte mineral is responsible for helping the heart function well. When
potassium levels get too low, you may develop an abnormal heart rhythm, known as an arrhythmia.

6. Lowers Risk of Disease
Oranges are full of vitamin C which protects cells by neutralizing free radicals. Free radicals cause chronic diseases,
like cancer and heart disease.

7. Fights Against Viral Infections
Studies show that the abundance of polyphenols in oranges protects against viral infections .

8. Relieves Constipation
Oranges are full of dietary fiber which stimulates digestive juices and relieves constipation.

9. Helps Create Good Vision
Oranges are rich in carotenoid compounds which are converted to vitamin A and help prevent macular degeneration.

10. Regulates High Blood Pressure
The flavonoid hesperidin found in oranges helps regulate high blood pressure and the magnesium in oranges helps
maintain blood pressure.

11. Protects Skin
Oranges are full of beta-carotene is a powerful antioxidant protecting the cells from being damage which also protects
the skin from free radicals and prevents the signs of aging.

12. Oranges Alkalize the Body
Although oranges are acidic before you digest them, they contain many alkaline minerals that help to balance out the
body after they are digested. In this respect, they are similar to lemons which are one of the most alkaline foods
available.

13. Provides Smart Carbs:
Oranges like all fruits have simple sugars in them, but the orange has a glycemic index of 40. Anything under 55 is
considered low. This means as long as you don’t eat a lot of oranges at one time, they won’t spike your blood sugar
and cause problems with insulin or weight gain.

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The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) have produced the most
successful anti-poverty movement in history and will serve as the jumping-off
point for the new sustainable development agenda to be adopted this year.
The MDG Report 2015 found that the 15-year effort to achieve the eight
aspirational goals set out in the Millennium Declaration in 2000 was largely
successful across the globe, while acknowledging shortfalls that remain. The
data and analysis presented in the report show that with targeted
interventions, sound strategies, adequate resources and political will, even the
poorest can make progress.
The final MDG report confirms that goal-setting can lift millions of people out
of poverty, empower women and girls, improve health and well-being, and
provide vast new opportunities for better lives.

NYSC IKOLE LGA, EKITI STATE MDGs CD group free empowerment training

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