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Everyday, Americans across the country hear repeated warnings about the grave dangers of obesity. As waistlines expand, chronic diseases have increased as well, and recent research shows that obese adults have a higher risk of premature death. Just recently beyond the age of 75, however the more you weight the longer you live. And weight loss, either voluntary or involuntary is a predictor of illness and early death. I saw an overweight 76-year-old patient who came to see me beaming that for the first time in her life she had lost weight, and she wasn't even trying. For her this was an ominous sign.

After the age of 75, an individual who loses 6 percent or more of his body weight in 6-12 months is at increased risk of illness and even death. For those over the age of 80, weight loss is the single most sensitive predictor of death within the next year. Studies suggest that for adults over the age of 80 even voluntary weight loss carries an increased risk of disease. The message is simple: if you are beyond the age of 75, be wary of weight loss and diet only if there is a good medical reason to justify it.

When an older person has lost weight involuntarily it is important to identify and treat any underlying conditions. Side effects of medications are very common (and imminently treatable) causes of weight loss. This occurs with drugs to treat heart disease, high blood pressure and depression.

Oftentimes, the drugs suppress appetite. Alternately, appetite suppression results from a high drug concentration in the blood because the prescribed dosage is excessive or if illness, reduced kidney or liver function declines impair clearance of the drug from the body. In the case of multiple medications, one drug can interact with another and lead to weight loss. Whenever we see a patient with weight loss, a pharmacist carefully analyzes all the prescriptions the patient is taking to determine if medications could explain weight loss.

Depression is another classic cause of weight loss that is readily diagnosed and treated. Although appetite suppression is a frequent side effect of many antidepressants, improved mood often leads to weight gain.

After depression and drugs are excluded, a careful history, physical examination, blood tests and X-rays are done to identify other possible causes of weight loss. Many diseases can cause loss of weight, including cancer, tuberculosis, fungal disease and illnesses that affect immune function and promote inflammation. In addition, an unusual, yet imminently treatable, condition called polymyalgia rheumatica can occur with weakness, severe fatigue and weight loss.

Recently, an article published in the Archives of Neurology indicated that weight loss could be an early but sensitive symptom of Alzheimer's disease. Here the weight loss was more subtle but still clinically significant.

It follows that unexplained weight loss in an older person almost always is a marker of an underlying illness. Identifying and correcting the illness will often cure the patient and weight gain will occur. In many patients, the illness is chronic and not curable. Here, reversing weight loss is more difficult. We do know that the only way in which weight gain will occur is through a combination of treating the underlying disease, increased calorie and protein intake and as vigorous an exercise program as possible.

The best way to increase protein and calorie intake is to consume high-fat, high-protein foods. As weight loss is such a dangerous harbinger of severe disease we worry more about gaining weight than we do about heart risks. So I tell my patients who have lost a significant amount of weight that they should eat food that is bad for them. This would include red meat, fried fish and full cream ice cream. Empty calories such as fruit juices or sodas and candy should be avoided, but milkshakes and rich chocolate are fine. Combine this with exercising with weights to build muscle and improve metabolism and weight gain could occur.

Always remember that if you are older, unexplained weight loss is not something to celebrate and should be attended to quickly to identify and treat serious underlying illnesses.

Dr. David Lipschitz is the medical director for the Mruk Family Education Center onAging and the Fairlamb Senior Health Clinic. Contact him ataskdrdavid@ gmail.com.
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[www.keralites.net] 10 Juices To Help Lose Weight

 











    
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An effective method of losing weight is to reduce the consumption of sugary drinks, energy drinks and sports drinks. You can substitute all such drinks with fruit juice. Not only would the consumption of such juices help you infighting diseases but would also aid in the weight loss procedure. There is always a reason why experts recommend you to drink juices for maintaining a healthy diet. Fruit juice is healthy if consumed in moderation. Here is a list of the top 10 fruit juices which help loose weight.
 
 
 
1. Carrot Juice
 
Carrot Juice is highly beneficial for the human body. This particular juice contains high level of calcium, potassium and magnesium. Carotenes contained in this juice helps you remain healthy. It is converted into vitamin A by the human body and utilized accordingly. Carrot Juice also contains high level of antioxidant which is used to protect the body and helps in fighting diseases such as cancer etc.
 
 
 
2. Beet root Juice
 
Beetroot Juice helps in the development and creation of red blood cells. This particular juice is rich in potassium, iron, Vitamin C and magnesium. This particular juice also helps those patients having memory losses or face problem concentrating. Beet root Juice is particularly helpful in decreasing the damage done due to menstrual and menopausal problems.
 
 
 
3. Cranberry Juice
 
Cranberry Juice contains high volume of Vitamin C. This particular juice is known to be helpful in avoiding the various urinary tract infections which many women face all over the world. Cranberries can easily mix with bananas and form a natural, healthy drink full of vitamins and proteins which are necessary for your body. This particular juice is also known to prevent many other diseases such as E.coli which infects the bladder.
 
 
 
4. Pear Juice
 
Pear Juice is a must have in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This particular drink works miracles on its own but can be mixed with other fruit juices as well to form an even more powerful drink. Pear Juice is not only rich in calcium and Vitamin C but also contains high level of potassium, magnesium and phosphorus which is essential for the body to have.
 
 
 
5. Grape Juice
 
The purple colored grape juice is particularly useful for protecting brain cells. By consuming grape juice you are able to improve your memory. This particular drink is also rich in antioxidant which enables the body to effectively fight against any and all sorts of diseases.
 
 
 
6. Orange Juice
 
Orange juice is the healthiest, one hundred percent natural toner available to us. This particular juice is also rich in antioxidant. Intake of orange juice stimulates blood movement all over the body and the heart. Orange juice is also particularly useful for your digestive system. This particular drink contains Vitamin C and flavonoids which help strengthen the immune system and fight against infectious diseases. Orange juice can easily be mixed with other types of juices for example banana.
 
 
 
7. Mango Juice
 
Mango Juice contains high level of antioxidant which helps prevent various types of cancer. This particular juice helps in the cleansing of your blood leading to a healthy and a happy life. Mango juice is also beneficial for your kidneys. It can be mixed with several other types of fruit juices for example kiwi and banana.
 
 
 
8. Blueberry Juice
 
The color of this particular juice alone would suggest the amount of antioxidant present. High levels of Vitamin C is present in this particular drink along with a lot of fibers which are very beneficial for the overall body structure. Blueberries are known to have very less calories which make it a very healthy juice to have every now and then.
 
 
 
9. Pomegranate Juice
 
If you want a healthy heart and then is the drink to have. Pomegranate Juice is recommended by almost all the doctors, physicians and health experts. This particular drink contains almost every type of antioxidants present. This factor alone makes the pomegranate juice very beneficial since many types of cancer can be simply avoided, for example prostate cancer, to name a few.
 
 
 
10. Concord Grape Juice
 
If you are facing high blood pressure and other related problems than this particular drink can be a solution to a healthy lifestyle. This particular drink is extremely potent and contains large amounts of antioxidants which in turn helps reduce blood pressure. This particular drink helps in maintaining a healthy heart and avoiding a number of other diseases and risks.
 
 
 
Conclusion:
 
Apart from all their nutritious qualities, juices are very delicious and some of them have a very unique taste. Not only are they one hundred percent natural but are easy to make and prepare. You can combine several fruit juices and have yourself a cocktail even.




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