Snoring And Obesity
02/09/2010
Snoring And Obesity
By Donald Wilson
Obesity is a condition that is plaguing our modern culture.
High fat diets and sedentary lifestyles are causing men, women
and children to become overweight and face serious health
concerns. These days, virtually every health condition is
either caused or worsened by obesity. Snoring is not a health
condition, but it can signify underlying problems and it can
most certainly be caused by excess weight.
When a person is overweight, additional strain is put on all of
the body parts and systems. The excess bulk of some parts of the
body, caused by a build up of fatty tissue, can even interfere
with normal bodily functions.
The noise of snoring is generated when the airflow has to force
its way through a blocked or obstructed airway. Excess fatty
tissues within the nasal cavities can create an airflow
obstruction. The front of the neck is an area where excess fat
and fluid tend to accumulate, so the condition becomes even
worse when an obese person lies on his or her back to sleep.
If excess weight is a problem, tackling it will bring numerous
health benefits. In addition to a reduction in snoring, you'll
also enjoy better health and increased vitality.
The first thing to do before starting a weight reduction regime
is to see your doctor for a complete physical. A proper check
up will determine if you have an undiagnosed metabolic problem
that is contributing to your excess weight. Obesity may also be
linked to type II diabetes and high cholesterol levels. In any
of these cases, medication can be taken to help combat the
problem.
If no underlying medical condition is found, the best way to
lose extra pounds is by changing your energy equation. Your
equation must balance the calorific daily needs of the body with
the sum of the calories consumed, less the calories you burn.
Any alteration made on one side of an equation must have a
corresponding change on the other side. So if we reduce the
total number of calories available to the body, either the
number of calories consumed has to be reduced or the number of
calories burned must be increased. If only it were that simple!
Obesity can quickly become a way of life when food becomes a
way of meeting emotional needs, rather than simply fulfilling a
physiological requirement to supply energy. While overweight
and obese people know that they need to lose weight, not
everyone is able to translate that knowledge into productive
action.
A number of drugs are available to assist with the obesity
problem, ultimately alleviating the snoring. Some drugs can
effectively suppress the appetite, but are not widely prescribed
because they tend to have unpleasant side effects. Some drugs
act to absorb fat from the food ingested, rather than allowing
the body to absorb the fat and the associated calories.
As an option to medicinal treatments, many people are turning
to surgical procedures to help in their fight against obesity.
Another very serious condition caused by obesity is sleep
apnea. This condition affects breathing during sleep, and can
actually stop breathing altogether. When the survival reflex
eventually kicks in to restart the breathing, a very long, deep
and noisy breath is taken. Snoring is a common sign of sleep
apnea.
Considering the numerous health risks associated with obesity,
the problem of snoring can pale in comparison and seem rather
insignificant. The alleviation of snoring is however one more
wonderful side effect of weight reduction.
About the Author: Donald Wilson contributes articles to several
web magazines, including http://bowyn.com and http://hopir.com
Source: http://www.isnare.com
Permanent Link:
http://www.isnare.com/?aid=114453&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet
By Donald Wilson
Obesity is a condition that is plaguing our modern culture.
High fat diets and sedentary lifestyles are causing men, women
and children to become overweight and face serious health
concerns. These days, virtually every health condition is
either caused or worsened by obesity. Snoring is not a health
condition, but it can signify underlying problems and it can
most certainly be caused by excess weight.
When a person is overweight, additional strain is put on all of
the body parts and systems. The excess bulk of some parts of the
body, caused by a build up of fatty tissue, can even interfere
with normal bodily functions.
The noise of snoring is generated when the airflow has to force
its way through a blocked or obstructed airway. Excess fatty
tissues within the nasal cavities can create an airflow
obstruction. The front of the neck is an area where excess fat
and fluid tend to accumulate, so the condition becomes even
worse when an obese person lies on his or her back to sleep.
If excess weight is a problem, tackling it will bring numerous
health benefits. In addition to a reduction in snoring, you'll
also enjoy better health and increased vitality.
The first thing to do before starting a weight reduction regime
is to see your doctor for a complete physical. A proper check
up will determine if you have an undiagnosed metabolic problem
that is contributing to your excess weight. Obesity may also be
linked to type II diabetes and high cholesterol levels. In any
of these cases, medication can be taken to help combat the
problem.
If no underlying medical condition is found, the best way to
lose extra pounds is by changing your energy equation. Your
equation must balance the calorific daily needs of the body with
the sum of the calories consumed, less the calories you burn.
Any alteration made on one side of an equation must have a
corresponding change on the other side. So if we reduce the
total number of calories available to the body, either the
number of calories consumed has to be reduced or the number of
calories burned must be increased. If only it were that simple!
Obesity can quickly become a way of life when food becomes a
way of meeting emotional needs, rather than simply fulfilling a
physiological requirement to supply energy. While overweight
and obese people know that they need to lose weight, not
everyone is able to translate that knowledge into productive
action.
A number of drugs are available to assist with the obesity
problem, ultimately alleviating the snoring. Some drugs can
effectively suppress the appetite, but are not widely prescribed
because they tend to have unpleasant side effects. Some drugs
act to absorb fat from the food ingested, rather than allowing
the body to absorb the fat and the associated calories.
As an option to medicinal treatments, many people are turning
to surgical procedures to help in their fight against obesity.
Another very serious condition caused by obesity is sleep
apnea. This condition affects breathing during sleep, and can
actually stop breathing altogether. When the survival reflex
eventually kicks in to restart the breathing, a very long, deep
and noisy breath is taken. Snoring is a common sign of sleep
apnea.
Considering the numerous health risks associated with obesity,
the problem of snoring can pale in comparison and seem rather
insignificant. The alleviation of snoring is however one more
wonderful side effect of weight reduction.
About the Author: Donald Wilson contributes articles to several
web magazines, including http://bowyn.com and http://hopir.com
Source: http://www.isnare.com
Permanent Link:
http://www.isnare.com/?aid=114453&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet
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