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Dr Carolyn Dean
Dr Carolyn Dean

Obesity affects over 40% of the US population. The effects of this are as damaging as they are difficult to live with – but many cases are manageable, if not outright preventable.

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Obesity and Health Dr Carolyn Dean is a medical doctor and naturopath. She has authored and co-authored over 35 books
2 Obesity and Health Obesity affects over 40% of the US population. The effects of this are as damaging as they are difficult to live with – but many cases are manageable, if not outright preventable. The Body Obesity’s major risk is its higher likelihood of stroke. A stroke is where thebraindoesnotreceiveenoughblood flow, which limits the amount of oxygen being supplied. This in turn causes cell death. It is a hugely dangerous health event, and obesity increases the risk of stroke significantly. The best way to proactively combat the risk of obesity is by making smart lifestyle and diet choices. Routine and preparing meals in advanced can also prove invaluable.
3 The Mind Obesity can often cause sleep apnea. This is where, when lying down, excess weight around the neck places enough pressure on the windpipe to stop the airflow. As carbon dioxide begins to build in the blood, the body is woken up. This cycle can repeat over ten times a night, drastically reducing REM sleep. Sleep deprivation has incredibly harmful effects on the total body, contributing significantly to issues such as anxiety and depression. The body and the mind are inextricably linked; therefore, having a healthier body will reduce the risk of obesity and help to ensure a good night’s sleep is possible.
Visit the blog of to learn more. Dr. Carolyne Dean

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Obesity and Health

  • 1. Obesity and Health Dr Carolyn Dean is a medical doctor and naturopath. She has authored and co-authored over 35 books
  • 2. 2 Obesity and Health Obesity affects over 40% of the US population. The effects of this are as damaging as they are difficult to live with – but many cases are manageable, if not outright preventable. The Body Obesity’s major risk is its higher likelihood of stroke. A stroke is where thebraindoesnotreceiveenoughblood flow, which limits the amount of oxygen being supplied. This in turn causes cell death. It is a hugely dangerous health event, and obesity increases the risk of stroke significantly. The best way to proactively combat the risk of obesity is by making smart lifestyle and diet choices. Routine and preparing meals in advanced can also prove invaluable.
  • 3. 3 The Mind Obesity can often cause sleep apnea. This is where, when lying down, excess weight around the neck places enough pressure on the windpipe to stop the airflow. As carbon dioxide begins to build in the blood, the body is woken up. This cycle can repeat over ten times a night, drastically reducing REM sleep. Sleep deprivation has incredibly harmful effects on the total body, contributing significantly to issues such as anxiety and depression. The body and the mind are inextricably linked; therefore, having a healthier body will reduce the risk of obesity and help to ensure a good night’s sleep is possible.
  • 4. Visit the blog of to learn more. Dr. Carolyne Dean