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What’s My Ideal Weight For Height?

If you’re wondering what is my ideal weight for height, then this will be one of the most important articles you will read. Here’s why. I’m going to explain to you a secret that has to do with your ideal weight that is probably like nothing else you’ve ever heard.

It’s going to get you really excited and put your mind at ease and help you to stop comparing yourself to other people. So this is very powerful stuff.

This will be a very short article and put you in a good mood. So what is the real answer to the questions…

“What is my ideal weight for height?”

Well. Most people. Especially when they reach 40. Will look back into their past and say… “Man, I wish I could weigh what I did back then, when I was in my 20s.” And the response they’re typically going to get from most “experts” is…

“Well, you can’t weigh that. It’s normal to gain weight and excess body fat as you age.”.

So what I want you to do is listen very very carefully to what I’m about to say. Come closer because this can literally change your life knowing this.

It is NOT normal or natural for you to gain excess abnormal body fat as you age. It’s not normal! The only reason that you would gain that excess fat as you age is because of lifestyle choices.

Now. Getting into lifestyle choices and things like that with your diet, is beyond the scope of this article. But you can view these things on my website if you want. OK.

The point I want to make is…

If you look back into the past and there was a point in your 20’s. Which is typically the point when both the male and female body is fully mature. And if you look back to that weight when your body was void of excess body fat and fully mature.

That. My friend.

Is typically your ideal body weight.

Now. Of course. This won’t hold true for all people. But from what I’ve seen… this is very often the case. Alright. Now I’ve dealt with a lot of people and seen a lot of instances when people try to look at body weight charts or height weight charts. I can tell you… that’s the worst thing you can do.

The reason is because those weight charts… those ideal height weight charts… are based on averages from lots and lots of men and women.

And the point I want to make is that your ideal body weight is not the same as theirs. Your ideal body weight is unique. And it’s uniquely suited to you.

That’s why the only way you can fully understand what it’s going to be. The best way to do it. Is look back to that point when your body was fully mature. Which is typically in your 20’s.

The point when your body was void of all those abnormal body stores on your hips and stomach and things like that. Look back to that point.

Chances are that is your ideal weight for height.

Which should get you really excited because you really can go back and weigh that.…

Adrenal Fatigue – The Stimulant Driven Effect

What is Adrenal Fatigue

If you wake up in the morning and feel like you haven’t had one minute of sleep or you feel like you could just put your head down and take a nap during the day then you could be suffering from what is known as Adrenal Fatigue. The adrenal glands are two pyramidal shaped glands that rest on top of the kidneys. Despite their small size, these two glands are responsible for producing a myriad of hormones and neurotransmitters that play a role in a wide variety of functions and responsibilities in the human body. The hormones produced by the adrenal glands help to regulate both short-term and long-term stress, maintain a healthy blood pressure, assist in blood sugar regulation and reduce inflammation in the body. Some of the hormones produced by the adrenals include cortisol, DHEA, reproductive hormones like estrogen and testosterone, aldosterone and neurotransmitters like epinephrine and norepinephrine.

Does your life seem to be filled with stress? Are you like most people who don’t “feel like yourself” before your morning cup of coffee or that big gulp on your way to work? You may look and act relatively normal and may not have any obvious signs of physical illness, yet you live with a general sense of un-wellness, tiredness or “gray” feelings. People experiencing adrenal fatigue often have to use coffee, colas and other stimulants to get going in the morning and to prop themselves up during the day. This may seem normal to you, but what you are actually doing is causing higher and higher levels of a potentially dangerous stress hormone, known as cortisol. As a result, people with raised cortisol levels over a long period of time will often suffer degenerative effects such as fat accumulation, muscle loss, low testosterone, blood sugar problems, bone loss, injury to the walls of your heart and even brain cell damage from over working the adrenal glands that produce the cortisol. The adrenal glands have difficulty keeping up with the constant demands and become limited in their ability to adapt so many stressors. This manifests as a number of symptoms, one of which is exhaustion that doesn’t resolve with the typical rest and relaxation.

Typically, most people adapt well to the stresses of life. However, as you continually place increased demands on yourself with life, love and work, your adrenal glands are constantly stimulated to produce stress hormones as our bodies’ way of coping. As the stressors continue and less time is allowed for sleep and rest, ‘adrenal fatigue’ is often the result. This is marked by a continual deterioration of everyday functioning. Depression and decreased performance are also signs of adrenal fatigue.

Other key symptoms include difficulty sleeping, difficulty waking up in the morning, feeling tired, decreased energy, fatigue, and increased injury and difficulty healing.

These are all very real symptoms that you may be suffering from and we know that adrenal fatigue is a very real issue. Bio-identical hormone doctors have successfully helped many of their patients suffering from adrenal fatigue with a customized regimen.

The first step of adrenal fatigue treatment is comprehensive testing to determine your cortisol levels and the amount being produced. Adding natural bio-identical hormone replacement therapy when necessary and supplementing with a good multi- vitamin, in addition to vitamins B, C, magnesium and others are a natural next step to ensure a swift and energetic recovery.…

Treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome With Acupuncture

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as chronic fatigue immune deficiency syndrome, is a complex disease involving multiple systems in the body. It is a condition that affects the neurological system, immune system, and the muscular systems of the body. There is no known cause, no medical test to identify it, as well as no known medical treatment. CFS affects one million people in the United States according to the Centers for Disease control, while approximately ten million people have symptoms similar to chronic fatigue but do not meet the full criteria. It is believed to affect more women than men, although anyone can be diagnosed. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can offer relief for the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and help patients return to a full and balanced life.

To be diagnosed with CFS, a patient must have (according to the Centers for Disease Control):

1)Severe, chronic fatigue for at least six months and have ruled out any other possible medical causes of the fatigue

2)At least four of the following symptoms:

• a decrease in short-term memory

• inability to concentrate

• sore throat

• tender lymph nodes

• muscle pain

• multiple joint pain with the absence of swelling or redness

• headaches

• poor sleep

• malaise that becomes worse with exertion

• mild fever

There are other medical conditions that may present with symptoms similar to CFS, making it difficult to diagnose:

• Myalgic encephalomyelitis

• Chronic mononucleosis

• Post-viral fatigue

• Multiple chemical sensitivities

• Fibromyalgia syndrome

• Neurasthenia

In Chinese medicine, CFS generally has a root pattern of a liver-spleen disharmony. The liver stagnation may be due to stress, anger, insufficient blood or insufficient yang to nourish the liver properly. The spleen deficiency can be due to a poor diet, excessive taxation, excessive worrying, lack of physical exercise, or the liver stagnation depleting the spleen’s Qi.

To treat CFS, there are acupuncture points on the body, arms, and legs that can help smooth out and course the liver Qi as well as help boost the spleen Qi. Herbal therapy may also help as there are several formulas that can treat the complex pattern. Furthermore, nutritional counseling may also be offered to help the patient eat foods that will treat the root pattern and avoid fatigue. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can also help with any other symptoms that a patient may experience with CFS, such as depression, insomnia, or anxiety. The treatments can also complement the conventional treatments a patient may be undergoing with their doctor. By using acupuncture and Chinese medicine, patients may experience more energy, which in turn can help elevate the mood, make exercise and physical activity tolerable, as well as help restore the patient to the life they desire.…

Digestion, Indigestion, and Heartburn – What You Need to Know

One of the most common conditions people suffer with today is indigestion. And for most, taking an antacid or purple pill eliminates the symptoms. But is this approach likely to cause serious problems in the future? The answer is an absolute yes.

Symptoms like bloating, belching, nausea, vomiting, burning in the stomach and esophagus, heartburn, and stomach pain may all be indications of indigestion. And yet, many subtle indications may go unnoticed.

Some of the less common causes of indigestion include ulcers, cancer, gastroparesis (non-emptying stomach), infection, thyroid disease, and pancreatitis.

More indigestion is caused by drugs, medications, and gall bladder dysfunction.

But the most common cause of indigestion is called functional dyspepsia. This is what I see almost daily in my office. This problem has to be remedied before any type of natural protocol can begin.

Functional dyspepsia means that the acidity or pH of the stomach is not suitable for digesting food. This is very important to understand.

The symptoms of functional dyspepsia or indigestion are exactly the same if you produce too much acid or if you produce too little acid. Only a small percentage of people actually produce too much acid.

Interestingly enough, without the correct stomach pH, the stomach cannot digest the food, so the body moves into a starvation mode. Although you may be eating plenty of food, the body is not getting the needed nutrition. Anything that does get through is stored, causing you to gain weight. Your metabolism slows and you are easily fatigued and exhausted. Losing weight is almost impossible.

The majority of people with indigestion do not have enough stomach acid to adequately digest their food, therefore the food ferments causing the indigestion symptoms.

By having too little acid or taking antacids when clinically unnecessary, you are unable to digest and absorb your vitamins and minerals properly. For instance, in order to digest and absorb calcium, the stomach pH must be very acidic at 2 to 3. Without adequate calcium, a host of problems may develop.

Insufficient absorption of calcium can lead to insomnia, muscle cramping, hypertension, twitching, tension headaches, weak teeth, brittle nails, coarse hair, scaly skin, nerve pain and irritability, osteoporosis, soft bones, brittle bones, and colon and breast cancer.

If you suffer with indigestion, take two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar immediately after each meal for one week. If it makes your indigestion worse, discontinue immediately. If you notice a decrease in symptoms and feel better, you will need the proper supplements to help you remedy the problem. These supplements can vary from person to person so an evaluation by a natural health care provider is recommended.…

Is There a Treatment For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

Sadly, there is no definite cure for this condition and the treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome can be very complex. Traditional and alternative methods alike are used to manage the symptoms promptly so that worse symptoms may be prevented. The only thing important for any CFS patient to know is that working with the doctor and health care professionals for their individual plan of care may help them live a more normal life amidst their condition.

Perhaps the first treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome is to identify if there are any negative beliefs and behaviors that has led to the development of the disorder. This is done through counseling and managed through cognitive behavioral therapy. This is important so that the patient will be able to manage stress and adapt well when other symptoms come about.

Since the symptoms of these patients are highly unpredictable, symptomatic management varies per individual. Primary symptoms may include muscle and joint pains, sleep problems, fatigue, headaches, sore throat, and decrease in mental capacity. Some patients also complain of gastrointestinal problems, depression and allergies.

To manage pain and stress, massage, touch therapy, deep breathing and yoga may be done. This may also help if they experience sleep problems. Sleeping pills, vassopressors and anti-inflammatory drugs may also be prescribed and taken by the patient when the need arises. Vitamins and mineral supplements are also given to boost the immune system.

Patients with CFS are also advised to have an exercise regimen. As treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome, they should engage themselves with daily exercise that is broken into 2-3 shorter sessions. They should begin exercises slowly and then gradually increase their pace as they are able to tolerate. Sometimes, merely letting a patient comb through his hair or feed himself can be a form of exercise already. Allow them to dress up on their own so that they initiate movement. You can also assist them in walking several times a say until they can do it on their own. Stretching and strengthening exercises are best for patients with chronic fatigue. To begin with, simple hand stretching, sitting and standing at very slow pace can already be their exercise also.

If a patient is severely ill and cannot tolerate exercises, anything the patient can do in order to move may be his exercise. It does not matter whether he grasps a pen or picks up an object, as long as movement is done. More complex exercises may just follow after he is able to tolerate greater movements.

Patients are also referred to support groups so that their social needs will be met. This is important so that they meet other people with the same condition, and they can learn how to cope with chronic fatigue from each other’s experiences.

Research is still on-going to determine which drugs can truly help patients with chronic fatigue. Therefore treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome will be dynamic. It is always best to discuss with your doctor your plan of care so that you know which treatment options you will go for.…

Ten Reasons For Fatigue of the White-Collar

Busy work makes people so exhausted that too many people complain about that every day. In fact, fatigue is not only caused by tiredness, but by many other factors in life.

1. Overuse of eyes

If you concentrate on something for too long, you will feel tired, and then you may close your eyes for a while.

2. Obesity

Overweight is a heavy burden on the human body and excessive body fat will cause fatigue.

3. A lack of exercise

People often misunderstand that exercise make them exhausted. But in fact, on the contrary, a lack of movement may lead to weaker muscle. When the body begins to use them, it will take away more energy.

4. Sleep problems

Some people often take weekends for lie-in and offer an explanation that it is to recharge their batteries. In fact they do not know that it disrupts their sleep clock and directly impacts on their mental state.

5. Psychological problems

Depression is the most common cause leading to fatigue, and bad mood, poor sleep and excessive stress will also cause fatigue.

6. Malnutrition

If your main daily diet is processed food, your body will feel tired, then you may eat more fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, chicken, whole grains and beans.

7. A lack of secretion of thyroid hormones

Thyroid controls metabolism. If you lack secretion of thyroid hormones, the metabolism will slow down so that you feel tired.

8. Dehydration

Dehydration will cause a decline in blood volume, physical strength and energy. Generally the best drink volume per person per day is 8 to 10 glasses of water.

9. Drugs

Taking diuretics, antidepressants, some anti-cold medicine or cough syrup category can lead to fatigue. Normally after drug withdrawal, fatigue will disappear.

10. Gloomy tones of the working environment

If the environment is dark and gloomy, you will feel fatigued easily. Thus adding yellow, orange, red colors to your working and learning environment, it will help eliminate fatigue. If you feel tired for more than one month, you should ask the doctor to analyze the root cause. Do not be careless.…

Four Suggestions For Dealing With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is one of those illnesses that its effects aren’t truly appreciated by people who do not suffer from it. I have heard more than once “what, you are tired again? You already slept so much!”. It doesn’t help to remind that I suffer from a condition and I’m not just being lazy.

The fact is, suffering from this condition and still leading an ordinary life requires changes to one’s routine. Moreover, at times this might even be impossible. The following suggestions may help.

Avoid pushing myself. One of the things that makes me particularly tired – and I know it is a known factor – is exercise. At times even mild exercise can really have a serious effect. In this case, as well as other aspects that cause my condition to worsen, I simply factor that into my routine and expect being tired. By doing so at least I am prepared and can avoid my plans from being disrupted.

Live in a central location. This might not be possible for everyone, particularly if you own the place you live in, but if you rent an apartment or a house, it might be worthwhile to live close to where your main activities take place even if it means sacrificing some things. Not only this prevents wasting valuable time on commute but it also conserves energy. My own example: a while ago I made the mistake of renting an apartment which was about 15 minutes from the train station. These 30 extra minutes of walking every day have had a much more pronounced effect on me than they should’ve… but that’s how it is. I now know that it is better for me to live in a smaller and more cramped place but at least know I have more time and energy every day to do what I need.

Be efficient. This is easier said than done, particularly for a procrastinator like myself, but I’ve learned that when I have energy – I should use it. It is very frustrating to spend time doing nothing of value, only to finally begin my chores and feel myself falling asleep or have brain fog emerge.

Taking naps. At times during the middle of the day I feel tired and/or brain fog sets in. I find that an hour or two can really – at least temporarily – alleviate these symptoms. It’s not a cure, but it helps. I’m not sure this will affect everyone the same way, but at least in my case it does.…