Many obese people thought that their obesity stem from eating too much. But the actual fact is they having been eating too much meat and animal by-products.
Hear this from Dr Terry Shintain, a Hawaiian doctor who is devoted to helping obese adults slim down and lead healthier lives. He said hunger is one of the three basic needs of your body, besides air and water. You got to fill up this basic need by eating the healthy way. That's absolutely nothing wrong with this fact.
But you only require 2,000 to 2,500 calories per day to keep your weight in control. Calories exceeding this range will most likely become fat in your body and cause weight gain.
So do animal foods satisfy your hunger, without piling on the excess calories? No!
Animal foods are so rich in calories but lack in bulk that you probably have to eat a lot of them to feel satisfied. By then, you would have exceeded your daily calorie limit. If you overeat at every meal and does not expend the excess calories, the end result will be weight gain.
Then you start to panic and turn to desperate measures like skipping meals, popping diets pills or going to weight-loss centers to lose weight. However, you can't sustain with these so-called weight loss programs since you are so used to high-fat animal-based foods. You simply cannot overcome the feelings of deprivation. Worst still, you have to endure the embarrassing side effects of some weight-loss treatments.
You will soon surrender since the feelings of deprivation are difficult to bear for a long time. And the vicious cycle continues.
Now, vegan diet offers a better solution to weight loss since most plant-based foods are low in calories but high in fiber and other nutrients.
Fiber is the culprit in reducing hunger and improves satiety. It helps to move food through the digestive system faster, thereby reducing the energy absorption.
Consider this : for 2,500 calories, you need to eat 9.4lbs of apples compared to only 2.1lbs chicken. Can you imagine eating 9.4lbs of apples to feel satisfied? You probably feel full after 2 apples and that's not even half of 2,500 calories.
That's why plant foods allow you to eat as much as you like-without consuming extra calories.
Vegans consume more than 50% of their calories from unprocessed carbohydrates such as wholegrains, oats, legumes. These complex carbohydrates actually speed up your metabolic rate even while resting, It also enhance the release of seratonin (a chemical in the brain which affects emotion, behaviour and thought) which helps to suppress further cravings.
You can find out more about the calories of each food so that you will have an idea of your calories count.
The whole idea is to eat the widest possible variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans and to eat when you're hungry, stop when you're full.
Ultimately, you still need to strike a balance of body, mind and spirit in order to lead a healthy lifestyle. The choice is yours.

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Are Side Effects of ADHD Drugs Worse Than ADHD Symptoms?
Most ADHD drugs often leave a patient with side effects. In some circumstances, the side effects have been said to be just as bad, if not worse than the symptoms of ADHD themselves. So could this possibly be true?
Understanding ADHD Symptoms and ADHD Drug Side Effects
In order to know whether ADHD drug side effects are worse than ADHD symptoms, you need to first understand how each one differs. The symptoms of ADHD may include:
- A lack of attention to detail.
- Hyperactivity.
- Becoming fed up easily and possibly aggressive.
- Not listening attentively.
- Interrupting frequently during a conversation.
ADHD symptoms can cause a child to appear rude, aggressive and hyperactive, but it all really depends upon the severity of the condition as each child will react differently. Some children will only experience slight attention difficulties, whilst others can be overly aggressive and disruptive.
Now, the side effects of some ADHD drugs can be:
- Insomnia
- Tummy upsets
- Weight loss
- Headaches
- Mood changes
Obviously the side effect that stands out is mood changes as ADHD symptoms mainly include the mood of a child. Some medications can cause the child to become more aggressive and worse behaved than they were before they took the medication. This is to do with the medication wearing off and the effects which it has had on the body can cause a worse reaction once the drug has worn off.
Are Side Effects of ADHD Drugs a Problem?
The advantages of ADHD drugs usually far outweigh the disadvantages; however it is possible for a child taking ADHD drugs to experience serious side effects. With all ADHD medication, it is likely that at least one side effect will be felt, but usually it is a mild one which does not last for long. Whilst the side effects can be mild and there are ways to minimize them, there are times when the side effects can be so bad that they are unbearable for both the child and parent. Medications which cause further problems to the child's mood and behaviours often cause parents to feel like they are at a loss as to what to do next.
It isn't only changes in the mood that can be worrying. Insomnia can cause the child to be more irritable and problems with concentration can become worse. Headaches can also be unpleasant, as can tummy upsets too.
Whilst drugs are helpful for managing ADHD symptoms to a certain extent, they can potentially cause worse side effects than the symptoms of ADHD. In these cases, alternative ADHD treatments such as herbal remedies, behavioural therapy and special educational interventions should be sought. It is essential to consult with the doctor before stopping any ADHD medications and trying alternative treatments.

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Bunions - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Tips
A bunion ( hallux valgus ) is a sometimes painful structural deformity of the bones and the joint between the foot and big toe. The enlargement actually represents additional bone formation, often in combination with a misalignment of the big toe. The normal position of the big toe (straight forward) becomes outward-directed toward the smaller toes. The enlarged joint at the base of the big toe (the first metatarsophalangeal joint) can become inflamed with redness, tenderness, and pain . A small fluid-filled sac ( bursa ) adjacent to the joint can also become inflamed ( bursitis ) leading to additional swelling, redness, and pain. Bunions can occur for a number of reasons, but a common cause is wearing shoes that fit too tightly. They can also develop as a result of inherited structural defect, injury, stress on your foot or another medical condition. Often, treatment involves conservative steps that may include changing your shoes, padding your bunion and wearing shoe inserts. Severe cases of bunions may require surgery to relieve the pain. Some of the symptoms of bunions include inflammation, swelling, and soreness on the side surface of the big toe. The discomfort commonly causes a patient to walk improperly. Another type of bunion which some individuals experience is called a Tailor's Bunion, also known as a Bunionette. This forms on the outside of the foot towards the joint at the little toe. It is a smaller bump that forms due to the little toe moving inwards, towards the big toe.
A bunion is one problem that can develop due to hallux valgus, a foot deformity. The term "hallux valgus" is Latin and means a turning outward (valgus) of the big toe (hallux). Bunions result from inflammation and thickening of the bursa (fluid-filled sac in the connective tissue) and cause abnormal bone formation and misalignment of the toe. Bunions can be related to inflammation or to degenerative disease (e.g., osteoarthritis). They cause redness, tenderness, and pain, and alter the normal position of the first toe. "Hallux abductovalgus" (HAV) is a term that refers to the hallux going away (abducting) from the midline of the body and twisting so the inside edge touches the ground and the outside edge turns upward. Essentially, this term describes the deviation of the toe toward the outside of the foot. Bunions worsen over time and cause discomfort, difficulty walking, and skin problems such as corns and lesions.
Causes of Bunions
1. Family history of bunions.
2. In some cases, bunions can occur due to trauma or injury to the feet.
3. Rheumatoid or osteoarthritis.
4. Genetic and neuromuscular diseases which can result in a muscular imbalance such as Down's syndrome.
5. If one leg is longer then the other, the longer leg is more inclined to develop a bunion.
6. The most important causative factor is poor fitting footwear. This accounts for an higher incidence among women then men.
Symptoms of Bunions
1. A bulging bump on the outside of the base of your big toe.
2. Pain or soreness.
3. Thickening of the skin at the base of your big toe.
4. Restricted movement of your big toe.
5. Persistent or intermittent pain.
6. A burning sensation
Treatment of Bunions
1. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, may help to relieve pain.
2. Injection therapy. Although rarely used in bunion treatment, injections of corticosteroids may be useful in treating the inflamed bursa (fluid-filled sac located in a joint) sometimes seen with bunions.
3. Applying an ice pack several times a day helps reduce inflammation and pain.
4. Avoid activity that causes bunion pain, including standing for long periods of time.
5. Avoid high heeled shoes.
6. Apply a commercial bunion pad, making sure it is not too rigid or medicated.
7. A Bunion Shield can reduce the pain over the bunion.
8. Apply a moisturizer such as flexitol heel balm twice daily to hard skin or corns and use a pumice stone to reduce the thickness of the hard skin.
Juliet Cohen writes article sfor http://www.healthatoz.info/ and http://www.health-disease.org/