Calculating one’s Body Mass Index, or BMI, has become a popular way of categorising you into either underweight, normal, overweight or obese parameters. This method was devised by Adolphe Quetelet from Belgium as early as the mid 1800’s and the parameters are set as follows:
Below 18.5 – Under weight (A BMI of 17 qualifies for anorexia)
18.5 to 25 – Optimal weight
25 to 30 – Over weight
30 + – Obese
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The Açaí berry (pronounced “a-sigh-ee”) has long been used amongst South Americans and by natives in the Amazon Rainforest for a variety of applications and cures. In recent years, the Western world has caught on to its benefits and potentials and it is now being used for a variety of illnesses and conditions. In addition, it is being used for weight loss.
As research continues, the Açaí berry becomes increasingly trusted to treat and cure a variety of conditions. In fact, the official list of conditions for which the Açaí berry is recommended totals 59. These include combating the symptoms of Fibromyalgia, increasing energy, libido and strength, loss of weight, prevention of dizziness, headaches, cancer, tumour growths, morning sickness and allergies, fighting against arthritis and inflammation, improvements in sleep, vision, healthy cholesterol levels, mood, digestion, menopausal symptoms, lymphocyte counts, workout recovery and circulation, as well as the general aiding of your body to work at optimal levels.
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The thyroid gland produces the thyroid hormone, which is instrumental in the regulation of the body’s metabolism, or rate of burning energy. This is a function that takes place in both humans and animals. The metabolism works by ensuring that a specific amount of oxygen travels around the body at a specific rate. Your Base Metabolic Rate (BMR) is this rate when you are resting. An ill functioning thyroid may be responsible for lowering the activity of this BMR and, thereby, causing your metabolism to slow down significantly. To see if you have any symptoms, read further…
Those wanting to lose weight, get fit or maintain their fitness levels are urged to keep on walking. This form of exercise boasts countless benefits. Diets may be effective over the short-term, but eating plans need to be coupled with regular cardiac exercise for weight loss and the maintenance of a healthy mass to be sustained.
One of its major selling points is that it can be executed at your convenience and personal pace. Whether you can manage 15 minutes before and after work or an hour during the day, it will ultimately benefit you and add to your fitness regime. Your pace is determined by your age and existing fitness levels. Walking is so effective because it uses most of the large muscle groups in one activity, and this applies regardless of the speed or length of time of your walk, providing these are within your reasonable capabilities. Best of all, it is FREE!
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