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Being overweight and issues relating to it is the rave of our world today, our eating habits can often quickly lead us to being on the plus side very quickly, being overweight is a big problem it can lead to a number of challenging health problems. But while being overweight has its associated complications, so does being underweight.

Who is underweight?

For someone to be referred to as being underweight, it means the individual has a Body Mass Index (BMI) under 18.5. Someone with BMI of 20 to 25 is said to be normal; someone with a BMI between 25 and 30 is said to be overweight, while someone with BMI above 30 is said to obese. If your BMI is under 18.5, you are just too underweight that you cannot afford to lose any extra pound of weight. Being underweight can affect both males and females.

Weight issues do not just occur, they come about through different factors, some of the factors that lead to being underweight include:

MALNUTRITION: We have been taught all about balanced diet early in life, there is a need indeed to eat all the micro and macro nutrients available in through our meals. Eating just one class of nutrients i.e. carbohydrates is malnutrition. Eating empty foods especially the ones we can refer to as junk food is malnutrition. While some people in some parts of the world suffer malnutrition due to poverty which in turn makes it difficult for them to access good nutritious food, others may suffer malnutrition through simply being negligent of what they consume.



ILL HEALTH: People who are ill may find that they are underweight, of course illness in itself means the body’s optimal function is being impaired, nutrients may not be well absorbed or utilized by the body. In this case the patient often returns to the ideal weight once the illness has been resolved.


EATING DISORDERS: Anorexia is a common eating disorder that makes people become underweight, anorexia can be lack of appetite as a medical condition, or it can be an obsessive desire to loose weight leading to refusal to eat food. The later is also an emotional/psychological state, such a person has an intense fear of gaining weight that they also have a fear of food. This state can be triggered by such things as pressure to look a certain way through peer pressure or a twisted notion about what the ideal body should look like or sometimes an experience of body shaming suffered maybe due to having been overweight which then leads to the obsession to loose weight and become thin. Anorexia patients begin to look sick and unhealthy, and some have been known to take it to levels that could become life threatening.


WHAT ARE THE DANGERS OF BEING UNDERWEIGHT?

If you are underweight, as described earlier, it simply means you are not consuming adequate nutrients in their right proportions. It may also mean you are losing more calories than you are consuming. Calorie is the fuel required by the body for normal body metabolism and for development of body tissues. Those who are underweight are usually those who are suffering from malnutrition. So, what are the real risks of being underweight?


Inhibited development and growth: This occurs mostly in teens and children. Their body is in need of so much nutrients to grow and also stay healthy. Absence of the required nutrients will culminate into stunted growth of muscles and other body tissues.
Fragile bone: Someone who is underweight is usually deficient of calcium and vitamin D, which are essential for bone development. This can lead to osteoporosis and weak bone, which in turn translates to being prone to bone injuries.
Weakened immune system: Your body requires energy to fight off illness and infections. Inadequate intake of right food, which leads to being underweight, will surely lead to inability of the body to fight off infections and illnesses. The fact is a weakened immune system can lead to death.
Anemia: Anemia is the blood volume below normal. This can be due to a number of reasons including lack of folic acid (folate), Vitamin B 12 and iron. These macro nutrient are very important for the formation of red blood cells, which are the main cells making up the human blood. It will result into headaches, fatigues and dizziness. These nutrients are obtained from the foods consumed day to day. Failure to consume the foods will result in being anemic.
Fertility problems: Low body weight can result into irregular menstrual flow in women. Lack of periods will result in infertility. Just as an excess amount of fat can also lead to infertility it is same with being underweight as the body requires some fat for hormonal functions.
Hair loss: Being underweight can result into hair loss. It will make your hair fall off easily and the hair will thin out on your scalp. Aside this, being underweight can equally result into dry skin, which will make the skin peel off. The skin will become thin, the teeth will look unhealthy and the nails too.

Malnutrition must be treated seriously, we must make conscious efforts to feed ourselves and our families the right meals, we must also learn to love ourselves so much that the opinions of others does not begin to influence how we treat ourselves, when we learn this we would make physical and diet changes as a positive choice not a choice born out of pressure.


Get your health attitude right.
If you are a health enthusiast like I am do not hesitate to follow www.yourhealthattitude.com

Result of hard work, consistency, zeal, and I guess u delivered quality so ur networks opened. This Is a good story. Things are bad yes, but u can either just grumble or make the best of it. God rewards hard work.

finalboss:
if you tell em frm now till tomorrow...
dey ll still send...why disturb your self... girls are unstable creature... nothing upstairs

does this unstable empty upstairs girls, include ur sisters, cousin, Aunty, future daughters etc. Thats rash and irrational. You men forget ladies are a reflection of ur whims. If men exhibited stronger characters women will follow suit somehow. well that's why most times only sensible people meet up wit fellow sensible people.

Health, though Nigerians no dey re
aso their health till e happen Gboa! follow www.yourhealthattitude.com. OP pls ur tenses adjust am.

Adet5:
Pls guild me on the application, does it require writting an application letter for the position you wish to apply for, then cv and cover letter attached to the mail?

Your quetion sha. Did you read the OP post well, have you visited the site and looked at the positions plus which level you will apply for, please just read. Everything is on the site. write you application letter, the position you want will be the heading of your letter. Attach the letter and your CV to the mail and send, Use the position you are applying for as your e-mail's subject.

RIP to the your dad,tough time for your family .



I simply have a 'good relationship' with them. I ignore, I try not to count their f*ckups, because if I do, I must treat it.
Life is a whole lot easier that way.[/i][/quote]This ur mind set sha how can I finetune mine to be like urs. But the husband aint trying, marriages also unite families, its simply evil not to put aside all differences with death involves. all is not looking well over there.

In a time of constant divorce and divorce stories a young man comes up with a post that sheds some golden light and common sense. Christian or Muslim all can relate to this. but OP you for write am as part 1 and 2 its worth breaking into 2parts and can stand the test of time. #evergreen maybe u will be a marriage counsellor.

uyi26:
Bros why you dey talk like this? Do you know what it means to lose your job this period?

Calm down, that job cannot be the only thing that feeds him, If he I wise. Besides others will be begging him to feature in their radio or TV Shows, say they sack am no mean say better no dey ahead.

That job cannot be his only source of livlihood. If he is wise, besides he is popular enuf to get another offer soon. This OP is writting anyhow I cnt comprehend what he is trying to say.

Folarinibrahim1:
Can a trycycle do the work of Micra. You knw how much Micra users make daily in oyo state?
And some people even use it for interstate(Ibadan to Abeokuta). Can you put a Trycycle on ibadan abeokuta express road and expect people to enter? Oga use ur head, we are talking business here. Nah who Ac epp?

Naso But are u trying to tell me there is a gud car of 300k me wan do transport biz like tey tey o.

arterxerxes:
How much have you paid for visiting a site? Bunch of foolish people always looking for free things but wanting quality things. If you need quality things, then pay to visit a site that offers such. I have been seeing people complain about Nigerian bloggers, atleast they tried to put up something while some foolish ones do not want to appreciate their efforts. Have you paid the bloggers before?

lol! Bruh! just vexing, he still has a point sha but he must be visiting wrong blogs, he might even be visiting some quality blogs he dnt knw is run by Nigerians. No yarb am.

I had written sometime back on how laziness can affect our health, with emphasis on why we need to clean up our living quarters often as the dust that builds up along with other molds, fungi and bacteria can have an impact on our health when we inhale them. http://yourhealthattitude.com/laziness-and-your-health/

Apparently, its is also important we take care of old unused stuff to prevent a trigger some likely and even unlikely illnesses, like the bagpipe lung disease making news at the moment. Bagpipe lungs now refers to a rare but fatal condition that has led to the death of a 61 year old man.

“The deceased man is thought to have developed a bad reaction to mold and fungi lurking inside the moist interior of his bagpipes.”

http://www.bbc.com/news/health-37152871

The pathogens he inhaled from his bagpipes triggered an inflammation , the bag pipes had been left for a while and were infested with damp-loving mold and fungi which doctors have identified as causing problems, ultimately leading to the man’s death.

WHAT ARE BAGPIPES?


“Bagpipes are musical instruments which are most commonly associated with the British Isles, although they are played in other places as well. The distinctive brassy sound of a set of Great Highland Bagpipes can often be heard in Scottish heritage celebrations and parades. Playing the bagpipes well does require training and skill, or the sounds produced can be quite unpleasant when the player does not know what he or she is doing. Several companies manufacture bagpipes for sale in the United Kingdom and abroad. The bag can be made from natural or synthetic materials, but it must be airtight. The player breathes into a blowpipe to supply air to the bags. Most modern blowpipes have a one way valve to prevent air from escaping. Air flows out of the bag and through the drones and chanter to create music.”

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-bagpipes.htm



OTHERS AT RISK OF BAGPIPE LUNGS.

This condition might have been silently causing health challenges to other persons without them being aware of the source, it might have also led to a number of deaths, but this news brings it to the fore. Musicians who play other wind instruments are particularly being warned by doctors in the light of this news to take care of their instruments, before and after use through proper sanitizing of the said instruments. For they could be constantly breathing in this harmful pathogens which can prove fatal.

Follow www.yourhealthattitude.com for many more relevant health topics.

kennedy45:
i'm thinking of buying adsense?

Dnt get u, question or statement?

Here is a quick one. Sometimes we will have to deal with constipation or bloating. Maybe we overate, or had the wrong meal such as something we are intolerant to, maybe things are simply not just going well down there in the stomach, whatever the cause, here are some quick simple natural and physical ways to relieve that annoying discomfort in the gut.

Sit Ups



Doing a number of sit ups will relieve constipation or bloating. I have tried it. The stomach wall sort of tighten making things get busy in there, unwanted waste will likely be ready to come out after this exercise, so do not be too far from your toilet.

Take a walk.


A run or a jog in this state (constipated) will feel quite hard, so a nice stroll around will do it. You will sure feel lighter afterwards.

Chew Gum



Yes, you have most likely observed that you get hungry after chewing gum, enzymes are necessary catalyst for lots of processes in our bodies especially with digestion, enzymes are found in our saliva and when you chew gum you continuously have to send lots of saliva down there to your guts, this in turn helps digestion and before long that bloated feeling goes away as you find yourself burping soon enough. Mint gums are preferable, but some person should avoid strong ones as they may cause further discomfort in the stomach.

Drink Diluted Apple Cider Vinegar



Most traditionally fermented foods are good for our guts, but we are constantly moving away from this old style of preserving food, which was healthier for us. Any health conscious person will likely have heard about organic apple cider vinegar and its many benefits. This also contains lots of digestive enzymes, so that the stomach will find relieve in no time. This also may send you to the toilet, so do not be far from one. Never drink apple cider vinegar without properly mixing it with water, always follow the instruction on your bottle.

Drink Lemon Water


It always seem lemons can do no evil, this citrus fruits has many health benefits, and is famous in its use for weight loss. I know for a fact that I consistently feel better than other days once I keep to the routine of taking my lemon water, and at such times I hardly ever feel bloated, it seems to take care of things nicely down there in the stomach.

Eat Orange

oranges

This one has saved me lots of times, including calming unsettling feelings I may be experiencing in my stomach. Oranges, when eaten completely rather than just for its juice offer the body what is called roughage or fiber, which refers to the part of something you consume which the body cannot digest but helps you digest other foods. Taking oranges often and eating all the fleshy parts it has to offer helps make bowel movement more regular, Which in itself is an answer to constipation or bloating.

Most of our well being depends on what goes on in our stomachs, a clean gut means a healthy body, that is why constipation or bloating never feels right, so next time you suffer this, turn to one of these remedies.

https://yourhealthattitude.com

IYANGBALI:
ayam that ayam in my profile. You likes it?

kennedy45:
create good back links.. Comment on other bloggers post.. Comment everywhere u see comment and drop your url
http://www.kennedyclement..com
it helps alot also

owwwkaay. Good idea. true true

BloggerToheeb:
Hi, Read my post on http://www.aliveandsturdy.com/2016/06/health-blogging-ideas.html

I just read this post and it makes sense especially the point on always reading health posts and making list - like posts from time to time. A recent post in list form which I did recently and boosted through Facebook did well. I blog at www.yourhealthattitude.com I have not applied for adsense yet but hoping to soon.

kennedy45:
lazy bloggers! Your not working hard enough.. I knew nothing abt blogging . Today is my 28th day blogging and i have 5k pageviews but no adsense yet! So adsense can approve with dat low traffic?

Seriously how are u guys hitting that much views wha strategies u using to get viewership, authentic one o?

bullseye90:
my dear relax. he does not even know you exist. besides ur respect to his doesn't count as he can win more medals with it so u can sleep on ur bed, spread your legs and shove ur respect into ur ass

I understand you speak this way cuz that's how ur momma raised ur irresponsible senseless ass. I dnt know u either, so what u say means nothing to me. Go ask whoever raised u to give it another shot before u come back and quote me, silly dumb rabbit. I dnt do dirtbag brains with uncouth mouth. just as foolish as Bolt u are.

And I lost all respect for the goat after seeing this. His sense ends in his legs. Rada Rada!!

ireneony:
I really like to go into fashion and relationship blogging

Pls don't just like, start now now now. so that tomorrow you will not be where you are today. I started fully in Febuary www.yourhealthattitude.com and now I cam start thinking of placing ads cuz the initial reason was just passion and love of health topics so start NOW blogging can be a long term investment... also if u choose fashion be ready to post often, almost daily. if u chose relatnships u can post quality content that speaks a lot once or twice a week. oya start.

IYANGBALI:
Chindinma okorie sounds like Yoruba name. NCAN Oyo chapter please Google and confirm the place of origin and report to headquarters

#laughs false alarm. Pls is that you in profile

IYANGBALI:
Chindinma okorie sounds like Yoruba name. NCAN Oyo chapter please Google and confirm the place of origin and report to headquarters

#laughs false alarm. Pls is that you in profile #scractheshead I hope not. abeg na... something better. but what do I know.

OP your site isn't opening tonight

nwaanambra1:
YES IT IS! AND PROUDLY SO TOO!


FOR YOUR INFO HE WASN'T SACRIFICING HIS LIFE FOR HIMSELF - HE WAS DOING IT SO HIS SIBLINGS WILL HAVE A GOOD ROOF AND COMFORT FOR THEMSELVES EVEN IF HE WASN'T THERE!


NOW YOU SEE WHY HE WAS A HERO! HE CONQUERED! SO STOP JUDGING HIM CAUSE YOU DON'T HAVE THE RIGHT TO DO THAT! YOU CAN ONLY JUDGE HIM IF YOU HAVE BEEN IN HIS SHOES!

Hey stop spewing crap, what rubbish are u saying upandan sef. Its ur like that makes the igbo tribe get insulted as money mongers who will do anything for money. The siblins or family no get hand to hustle for their own life? Does life end here, what will he tell God. Take it or leave it he died a useless death cuz he was carried away by the greed to b a big boy, he wasn't thinking what if I die doing this, he was thinking of the gliiter of money afterwards. Abeg go and sit down with ur noise, they should have given all this burial and poster money in charity maybe that way God will have mercy on him. NOW RECIEVE SENSE!

DRISKLEF:
[s][/s] [color=#0799AD]Well you've made your stupid, depraved self noticed, babes.

Out my sight. This way. --> [/color]

kikikikikkki quit the english u are already depraved of all sense. Get someone to give you their spare, you can start from there.

DRISKLEF:
[color=#0799AD]Just negodu.

Hope she forks like an oldie too. [/color]

If they say where is a foolish senseless goat. who needs to look further. U need a meadal for most stewpid comment.

Harmvirus:
Wow! Op God will bless you. I've had a payoneer card for long and I've not been able to do something reasonable with it. Time to dust it and put it into use

at the time u applied how easy was it recieving the card.

Who made her famous. Let her not care it does not change the fact that she looks stupid.

wadetaw202:
Still available

Hello. so how do I contact u? Mayb u DM or something. I hope u will not copy and paste topics for me, anyway I will definitely look through cuz I write my blog posts myself and want to maintain originality, but I am not achieving consistency. Lets talk asap.

I be muslim, yes permitted with conditions but this kin one no make sense, wha is 18 year old business with 55 year old man. his kids age mate. Iranu. Sanusi be falling hand, his role as local ruler sef, no impact. Who her Birthday epp, make them hide theirself abeg.