Excess weight is a very costly health problem which can be associated with life threatening conditions such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, diabetes, cancer, respiratory disorders, gallbladder disease and metabolic dysfunction. Being overweight can negatively affect health, appearance, self-esteem, and even earning potential. Some researchers estimate that each pound of extra fat can cost an executive $1,000 a year in income.
Causes of Overweight Conditions:
Major causes of being overweight include poor eating habits, yeast disorders, thyroid dysfunction, psychological stress and spiritual imbalance.
Poor Eating Habits:
As mentioned previously, an average American eats 120 pounds of sugar per year. From birth to age 70, on the average, an American eats eight cows, nine pigs and 15,000 eggs. A well-balanced diet should contain less than 20% fat, less than 20% protein and more than 40% complex carbohydrates. Excess intake of fat, protein and sugar can turn into overstorage of fat. Americans also tend to overeat or not to eat at regular hours. Some skip breakfasts and others have big meals right before bedtime. Irregular hours and portions can confuse your biological clock and jeopardize your metabolic function.
Yeast Disorders:
As described in previous articles, yeast disorders are misdiagnosed and improperly treated by most medical professionals. In addition to all the symptoms from head to toe such as foggy mind, allergies, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), chronic fatigue, low enegy, immune deficiency, arthritis-like aches and pains, skin rash, vaginal yeast infections, male yeast infections, depression, anxiety, loss of sexual interest, etc, a persistent overweight condition can be an indication that your metabolic function is being jeopardized by stubborn yeast disorders.
Yeast can creep in to any part of your body, especially sites which are weak to begin with. For instance, if your thyroid gland is weak, then opportunistic yeasts can particularly affect your metabolic function and cause further deterioration. If yeast disorders are not corrected, the weight problem will persist. Some clients complained to me that they gained weight even if they just drank water! Even though they may not have been as innocent as they portrayed themselves to be, there is some degree of reality in their complaint. The fact is that it is very difficult for them to lose weight, no matter how hard they try.
Hypothyroidism:
Severe hypothyroidism manifests symptoms such as obesity, constipation, dry skin, cold intolerance, hair loss, puffy face and mental retardation. Contributing factors include congenital and environmental causes. The latter includes poor eating habits. Constant excessive consumption of sugar causes overwork and exhaustion of the thyroid gland. On top of it all, untreated yeast disorders will further weaken thyroid function.
Psychological Stress:
Some people manage to be in constant crises. For those who are used to a dysfunctional behavioral pattern, they feel anxious or uneasy if their lives are peaceful. Somehow they have to create a situation where there will be chaos, and thus their frantic behavior can be justified.
People who are not able to manage stress effectively will usually indulge themselves in emotional eating. Food is a symbol of love and comfort across cultures, especially for those who associate food with parental approval and attention.
Spiritual Imbalance:
Many overweight people suffer from spiritual imbalance because they carry a great deal of “unfinished business” on their shoulders. In most cases, they crave approval from their parents. Some are angry and hurt because they were abused sexually, mentally or physically during their childhood. The predominant emotions are anger, resentment, grief and regret. Some even feel sorry for themselves and feel that their negative feelings are well justified. Usually they are unclear about the purpose of their existences. They tend to “live to eat,” instead of “eat to live.”
In the next article I will discuss natural remedies for safe and healthy weight loss. Stay tuned.
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