Why is Obesity Still on the Rise?

Weight loss programs and weight loss products are at record levels and so is global obesity. Last year, an analysis revealed that more than half of the world’s obese people congregate in 10 countries, being; the United States, China, India, Russia, Brazil, Mexico, Egypt, Germany, Pakistan and Indonesia.

Americans comprise about 5% of the world’s population, but a account for about 13% of the world’s obese people. China and India together, with more than 7 times of the US population, only account for 15% of the total. Now, US health officials reported that obesity in America has increased once again.

As obesity rises, so do drug prescriptions for hypertension, diabetes and depression, as well as other obesity-related illnesses. A staggering 59% of American adults now taking at least one drug.

Obese Children Show Signs of Heart Disease:

I remember reading about autopsy reports from US soldiers that were killed in the war in Viet Nam. They were in their late teens and early 20s, but were already showing signs of hardening of the arteries. Now new studies are showing the beginnings of heart disease in obese 8 year olds! When are we going to wake up and realize what we are doing to ourselves and to our children?

Childhood obesity is a great concern, as obese children significantly increase their risk of suffering obesity-related illnesses and complications far earlier in life.

According to recent research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions in 2015, obese children as young as 8 now display signs of heart disease! The researchers took MRI scans of the hearts of 20 obese children and compared them to 20 normal-weight children.

Five Contributing Components to Obesity:

1. The overconsumption of processed food
2. Toxic chemicals in food, the environment and everyday used products
3. The overuse of antibiotics
4. Inactivity
5. Lack of sleep

I have frequently written about these topic in the past, but the simple formula to fighting obesity is to move in the opposite of the 5 contributing components:

1. Eat real homemade food
2. Avoid toxins
3. Buy antibiotic free meats and take antibiotics only when medically indicated
4. Stay active
5. Get enough restful sleep

By just taking these 5 steps, you can make a huge difference!

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