We live in a world of convenience. But with that, we are so much more exposed to chemicals on a daily basis. It’s in our food and drink; it’s our lives. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that we have gone quite far away from a natural lifestyle, and things are starting to catch up. Of course, our general health concerns are not all caused by chemicals and exposing ourselves to processed foods and such. But there is much to do with our general health that can be avoided in the first instance. Sometimes we don’t think about these things because life gets in the way. So I thought I would share with you some of the health concerns that are real to anyone of us and some ways that you can tackle these issues. Or avoid them altogether.

Obesity

Did you know that 14% of the women population in this world are obese? It’s a shocking statistic but one that is true of today’s society. Obesity is becoming a huge health problem. Not only to the person who is experiencing it, but on the health system as well. It can stem from childhood. Snacking and overeating have become a part of our general lives. It can also begin from the overexposure of processed foods. However, it isn’t just down to what you eat. Obesity can also be to do with health problems that you are experiencing, meaning that hormone levels in your body are imbalanced. It can also be brought on by diabetes. Sometimes it’s too late before we realise there is a problem with our lifestyle. If that happens to be the case you can consider weight loss surgery as a way to tackle the issues. If you feel that your weight gain is becoming a problem, and conventional methods are not helping, then seek advice before things get out of hand.

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Mental Health

Depression and anxiety are affecting more of us each day. It’s some things that can bring this on for someone. You may have recently had a baby and feel down and upset all the time. This is something known as Postnatal Depression and is extremely common amongst new mothers. Anxiety can be brought on through social circumstances, knocks of confidence, issues at home. All of which can build up over a period. Feelings of depression and anxiety are real. It is the silent and hidden health problem that can cause a heck of a lot of emotional pain for the person suffering and any family and friends involved. Thankfully, there are many ways to tackle the issues. Things like cognitive behavioural therapy have been proven to help many people

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Alcoholism

Having a form of Alcoholism doesn’t mean you are an alcoholic. People can be dependent on alcohol and drink small amounts. The perception is that someone with alcoholism will drink as soon as they get up. They won’t be able to function without a drink, and that becomes their priority in life. That is severe alcoholism. But someone who drinks every evening because it relaxes them from a tough day at work? That is a form of alcohol dependence that isn’t explored enough. This is where it can cause health problems because the chemical in your drink is having a negative effect on your brain and cause imbalance. This is where drinking alcohol no longer relaxes you but makes you depressed or aggressive. It affects your lifestyle by causing problems with your sleep and well-being. It is so essential to have alcohol-free days. If you feel like it is becoming a problem, seek help as soon as possible.

This wasn’t meant to be scare mongering, but I hope you feel more informed about some of the general health concerns we face today.

Rehab Recovery offers a free helpline and intervention service for people suffering from eating disorders. Tel: 0800 088 66 86 Website: http://www.rehab-recovery.co.uk/

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