Being overweight is usually accompanied by a number of health risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol which increase the chances of developing heart disease.
It has been well documented that being overweight increases blood pressure, so for those that are already overweight and suffering from hypertension, losing as little as 5kg can have a marked effect on lowering the blood pressure.
What to look for
Hypertension is called ‘the silent killer’ and can go undetected for a long time. There are however, a number of possible symptoms that may occur, and these could vary from person to person. Some of these symptoms include chronic headaches, nosebleeds, fatigue, palpitations, blurred vision, dizziness, nausea and drowsiness. Have your blood pressure tested if you suffer from any combination of these symptoms.
The Diabetes Factor
Diabetes is another health risk associated with overweight and some of the symptoms include frequent urination, unquenchable thirst, loss of vision, tingling or numbness in hands, legs and feet as well as dry itchy skin. Schedule an appointment with your doctor to have your glucose levels tested if you are experiencing any of the above symptoms.
Check Your Cholesterol
High cholesterol is one of the primary contributors to heart disease but unfortunately there are no definite symptoms. In spite of feeling healthy therefore, one could have dangerously high cholesterol levels without being aware of it. It is especially important to have your cholesterol levels checked if you are overweight as this significantly increases your risk factor.
Towards Better Health
By embarking on a healthy weight loss program such as the Tonica© Direct Weight Loss System and by maintaining a healthy weight, the impact of overweight and the accompanying health risks are either greatly reduced or completely eliminated.
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