Obesity
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Classifications of BMI(Body Mass Index)
BMI
Classification
< 18.5
underweight
18.5–24.9
normal weight
25.0–29.9
overweight
30.0–34.9
class I obesity
35.0–39.9
class II obesity
≥ 40.0
class III obesity
Complications of Obesity
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Lungs: Obstructive sleep apnea; Hypoventilation syndrome
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Liver: non-alcoholic fatty liver disease; Cirrhosis
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Gallbladder disease
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Reproductive system: Abnormal menses; infertility; polycystic ovarian syndrome
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Joints: Arthritis; gout
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Blood vessels: Varicose veins
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Stroke
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Cataracts
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Coronary Heart Disease
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Diabetes
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Hypertension
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Dyslipidaemia - High cholesterol; High triglycerides
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Certain cancers
Benefits of losing excess body weight
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We look better, feel better, move better, sleep better and have higher self-esteem
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Chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension and arthritis are more likely to appear if
we are overweight
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There is less risk of physical disorders like knee, hip and other joint damage developing
Possible causes of weight gain are:
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Food & drink - Eat mostly Cold & Dry foods and the least amount of Hot & Moist
foods. Consume more fresh vegetables, fruit juices, yogurt and high fibre whole
grain products. Avoid red meats; eat fish and chicken instead. Cut down on white
flour products (bread; pasta) and sugar. Avoid eating salt and drinking caffeine a
week before you are scheduled to have a menstrual period
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Breathing exercises - Tibb deep breathing exercises lower irritability and anxiety,
and dampen mood swings
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Physical exercise - any form will do, lasting 30 minutes/day. It boosts mood and
reduces emotional stress . It also helps control appetite and regulates blood sugar
levels
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Sleep - increase sleep time for a few days before expected premenstrual symptoms
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Relaxation - take hot bath with salt added (1 cup each of baking soda and sea salt
per bath)
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Meditation - Tibb meditation exercises 15min early morning and at bedtime
Here are some useful herbal remedies:
 Rosemary tea - Before period, steep dried leaves (1tsp) in a cup of boiling
water. Drink warm
 Evening primrose oil - Helps reduce cramping and dampen mood swings
 Poppy seeds (2tsp), almonds (10), liquidised in milk (1 glass), sweetened with
honey to taste, drink at breakfast
 Fennel seed (1tsp), cumin (½tsp), cardamom (2 crushed) in skim milk or water
(1cup), boil down to 100ml. Strain and drink 3-4 times daily
These Tibb medicines for treating premenstrual symptoms are available:
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ProWoman - contains a full range of vitamins and trace elements for the modern
young woman
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Gynaecare - this herbal product helps to restore the balance between the
woman's hormones, emotional state and nutrition. It possesses anti-spasmodic
activity
Some good advice
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Prepare for the premenstrual symptoms by keeping diary, or chart the
symptoms
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Try to avoid stressful situations or making difficult decisions. Practice mind-body
techniques such as deep breathing exercises or meditation daily
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Try for a positive attitude, knowing that the symptoms are temporary
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Seek out any support group in your area
For more information please contact our customer care line toll free on 0800 383 784 or email
info@tibb.co.za