Introduction Do you feel like you are eating healthily and exercising regularly, but the scale just won’t go away? You’re not alone, though. Your body’s main stress hormone, cortisol, is frequently the hidden culprit. Your body enters “survival mode” when you are under a lot of stress because it thinks it has to store energy…
Introduction It can be very stressful to begin a weight loss journey because there is so much information available about what to do and what not to do. Choosing the appropriate strategy is the most crucial step in starting a weight loss journey. Physiotherapy can play a crucial—yet frequently disregarded—role in assisting you in achieving…
Introduction Your body consumes calories in three different ways, one of which is your basal metabolic rate (BMR). It’s the quantity of calories required for basic bodily functions. Your BMR is influenced by a number of factors, and each person’s rate varies. You may calculate your BMR using specific formulas according to your age, height,…
Introduction Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder and mental health condition characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, a distorted body image, and extreme restriction of food intake. It often leads to severe weight loss and can affect both physical and emotional health, making early awareness and proper treatment essential. Anorexics who are…
Introduction Few people know that when it comes to losing weight, posture is just as crucial as diet and exercise. Poor posture might affect weight control due to slower metabolism, poor digestion, decreased movement efficiency, and even hormonal abnormalities. Maintaining good posture increases muscular efficiency, reduces unnecessary strain on the body, and improves spinal alignment—all…
Introduction Sleep disturbance and chronic pain are only two of the many comorbidities linked to obesity, which has grown to be a significant global public health issue. Numerous studies have investigated the relationships between weight, sleep, and pain, as well as their interplay. These interactions have been linked to weight gain, chronic pain, sleep debt,…
Introduction Living with a herniated disc can be quite difficult because it frequently results in physical restrictions and persistent pain that can interfere with day-to-day activities. When a spinal disc’s soft inner gel pushes through a tear in its stronger outer layer, it results in a herniated disc, which causes pain and limits movement. For…
Introduction Are you willing to lose weight following an injury? Following a spinal cord injury, weight gain is a common problem. Weight gain can occur quickly in people with restricted mobility. The scary fact about weight gain with wheelchair use is that it can make everything more challenging, including dressing and transfers, and it can…
Introduction It’s critical to your health to maintain a healthy weight. Ultimately, it lowers your chance of developing diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. However, did you know that reducing those extra pounds can help reduce arthritic pain? Losing weight tends to improve inflammation and pain in adults with osteoarthritis in their knees who are overweight….
Introduction It is most likely not a coincidence that those who are overweight also have back pain. One of the most frequent reasons for back pain, particularly in the lower back, is being overweight. Given that most Americans are overweight, it is understandable why back discomfort is on the rise in the country. The good…
