The majority of physicians won’t have much argument when presented with the assumption that weight is directly connected to the overall health of the patient. Individuals who carry around extra weight experience higher risks of poor health. The more weight they are carrying around the higher these risks become. This is why dieting is so important for so many people. It offers numerous positive benefits to the general health of the patient.
Obesity is a health issue. We all know that. But what many will not accept is that being fat is also a health issue. Being fat does not create as many problematic health risks as being obese. But there is an extremely high number of people who suffer from poor symptoms as a direct result of being fat.
Individuals who combine being overweight with a family history of diabetes or heart disease are under extra high risks. They should have a strong compulsion to decrease their risks through weight loss. The combination of already high health risks due to family history and the additional risks that come with weight problems leave these individuals vulnerable. Other instances that drastically increase an individual’s risk for poor health when they are in combination with high weight include: high blood pressure, high sugar levels, high cholesterol, etc. They can be viewed as warning signals that an individual should lose weight.
Overall body shape is another indication of risk factors. The public should be aware of the fact that the overall shape of the body can increase risks. Apple shaped bodies leave people at higher risk for heart disease. A similar individual with a pear shaped body experiences lower risks for heart disease.
When an overweight individual drops some weight they can see HUGE improvements in their general health. These improvements can be immediate. And then there are other benefits that are seen down the road; long term benefits.
Eric Jantze of BioCosmetic Center said, “Patients are only getting more and more aware of the specifics of weight gain and the consequences that are attached. They are going out and actively seeking effective means of drastic weight loss. Sometimes it’s because they find the information they need more accessible. Sometimes it’s because they realize that getting drastic weight loss results no longer requires invasive procedures.”
If living a long life and enjoying positive health are important then maintaining a healthy weight is also important. Individuals who care about their health experience longer life spans in addition to experiencing decreased risks for conditions and diseases and enjoying better general health.
Sarah Gilbert writes for the Biocosmetic Center for clients in Gilbert, Scottsdale and Mesa, Arizona. The Biocosmetic Center offers safe and effective liposuction, SlimLipo, dermal fillers, laser facials, laser hair removal, laser scar removal, and more.