Weight Issues
I have been learning a lot about issues related to health and weight from my class and from Jon Robinson and Karen Carrier's book, "The Spirit and Science of Holistic Health" (which I would highly recomend if you are interested in a health profession). One thing I have found very interesting is the fact that being "overweight" may not be the cause of various health issues. What do you think? If you or someone you know is, lets say...75 pounds overweight, and was having high blood pressure and cholesterol problems what do you think is first step they should take? If you think losing weight would be the first thing to do, then listen up!... "Numerous studies have actually shown that thsee so-called weight related health problems can be treated effectively with lifestyle interventions that do not result in weight loss! For example, blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose levels all improved in these studies even though individuals remain markedly "obese" by traditional medical standards. For many people, increased weight may be a relatively benign symptom that is related to but not necessarily be the cause of insulin insensitivity, diabetes, hypertension, and artherosclerosis."
