Contributory Factors to Malnutrition

 

Contributory Factors to Malnutrition

One has malnutrition when the nutrients needed by the body is not enough. When you do not take in enough nutrients via eating well-nourished meals, the result is malnutrition. Also, when the body system has a problem absorbing nutrients, it would lead to malnutrition.

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It is important to note that malnutrition is not only caused by an intentional decision to starve oneself in the bid to lose weight in the case of anorexia. There are many other factors that contribute to and lead to malnutrition.

 

Factors and Conditions That Lead to Malnutrition

#1 Poverty

#2 Drug and substance abuse.

#3 Drugs with side effects like loss of appetite.

#4 Mental health challenges such as schizophrenia and depression.

#5 Health problems such as cancer, liver disease, lungs conditions, diarrhea, vomiting.

#6 Health issues that can lead to inability to digest food and absorb nutrients like ulcerative colitis

Aside from all these, having a busy schedule, which makes you forget to eat, also leads to malnutrition. It is important to not just eat anything or eat in large quantity for a short period of time like one suffering from bulimia. You need to pay attention to your health. Remember that health is wealth.

How to Prevent Malnutrition

Skipping or missing a meal is not the best. You should eat healthy, so you do not become malnourished. Ensure you eat a healthy, balanced diet, and if you have a poor appetite, you should consider eating thrice daily. Also, water is vital; drink water after your meal. Do not drink too much water before your meal, so you do not get filled up from too much water intake before you are done eating.

 

To eat healthy, introduce these into your daily diet:

#1 Fruits

#2 Vegetable

#3 Diary products

#4 Food rich in carbohydrates

#5 Proteins like meat, fish, egg

 

Remember that to stay healthy, you have to eat healthy. An Ayurvedic proverb that buttresses on this says: “When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need.”

 

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Happy New Year: It’s a New Dawn!

 

Happy New Year: It’s a New Dawn!

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Definitely, you are familiar with the words “New Year, New You,” right? But let’s take some time out and have some deep talk and reflection.

Have you actually lived out these words in your life?

Do you experience newness in each year, or is it a repeat of the old circles of the previous years?

You need to sincerely answer these questions because they will help shape your perspective in this new year, the year 2022.

In recent times, people are tired of making new year resolutions because they find out they end up not living out their resolutions all through the year, but this should not stop us from desiring a better life each new year.

In this new chapter of your life, you need to put some things into consideration—explore life and produce change.

As a career or business person, you probably wore yourself out all through the year 2021 with little to no time for rest, family, friends, hobbies, and vacations. You need to make this a big part of your new year because your mental health is more important than your fat bank accounts.

 

 

How to Explore Life in the New Year

1. Set your priorities right.

2. Be sincere with yourself.

3. Give back to your society.

4. Create time for your loved ones.

5. Be more sociable and make new friends.

6. Be more self-conscious of your personality; Know yourself better.

7. Set aside a percentage of your monthly income for fun and go have fun.

8. Create a thanksgiving journal and document all your achievements each month.

9. Create time for fun activities. You can visit those places you have always wanted to visit.

 

In addition to all these above, you also need to remain relevant in all areas of your life by producing positive change.

 

How to Produce Change in Every Aspects of Life

 

·         Get rid of every form of negativity in your mind.

·         Strengthen your self-love and live life to the fullest.

·         Strengthen your strong points and improve on your weak points

·         Get rid of every form of negativity in your surrounding as much as you can.

·         Identify what you can change in you and around you, study it and make sure you understand it, then work at changing it for the better.

·         Be more open to learn, to corrections, to relearn, to positive changes, to help others, and to impact your life and the lives of people around you positively.

 

Nitin Namdeo says,

“The world is full of possibilities, build the courage to explore.”

And George Bernard Shaw says,

“Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.”

 

Let these two sayings inspire you to make the most of your year.

 

 

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Happy New Year and cheers to a better and greater you!

Year 2022: Stop Living in the Past!

 

Year 2022: Stop Living in the Past!

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Alright! Let’s pause the new year for a minute, and let’s do some exercise!

Scream out loud, SHOUT: “I choose to stop living in the past! It is a New Year, a new season for me, and I’m sure going to make the most of it. Yeah, right!”

Now, that’s how to be the boss this new year!

 

Let’s move on…

Take out a piece of paper and write out all your regrets—all those things you wished you could change but have no control over again—and burn them! You read right! Burn them! If you have more than one piece of paper, burn them all, yeah!

No, no, don’t trash them in the bin; burn them. You could pick them right up again from the trash so, don’t trash them; BURN THEM!

Okay, some of you didn’t do that with the rest of us, so go back, please. Get up from that seat, that bed, and get your pen and paper. Write out all the pains, sad memories, mistakes, regrets.

You are permitted to cry.

Come on! Cry it all out but make sure you write them all out!

Then burn them!

You did that? Great!

 

It is no more past time but present time:

#1 The time to live life!

#2 The time to explore life!

#3 The time to produce change!

#4 The time to commit to self-love!

 

Make the most of the new year. Do not let the weight of the past hold you down from achieving your goals, dreams, and aspirations.

NEW SPLASH! Everyone makes mistakes. Everyone wishes they did better in the past.

But do you know what stands us out? The courage to not allow the mistakes and regrets of the past to define who we are.

Now, the ball is in your court, friend. Do not allow the mistakes and regrets of the past to keep you from being the very best version of you this new year.

This is a new page of life opened to you. Don’t fill it with sad memories of the past. That’s bad!

Rather, fill it up with lovely memories of you making a positive change and impact in your life and the lives of those around you.

You are a planet shaker. Do not catch yourself reliving the past.

Oh no, you didn’t read that right! You need to read it again: DO NOT CATCH YOURSELF RELIVING THE HURTS, PAINS, AND REGRETS OF THE PAST!

 

Thomas S. Monson has this to say to you:

“The past is behind; learn from it. The future is ahead; prepare for it. The present is here; LIVE IT.”

Don’t forget this as you carry out all your activities this year.

 

 

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Happy New Year!

Cheers to a New Beginning!

Signs That You Are Stressed

 

Signs That You Are Stressed

 

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Being self-aware is key to dealing with stress. The moment you understand the signs that accompany your stressors, it becomes easy to quickly manage the situation. Different experiences cause stress in different individuals. The causes of stress in a teenager and an adult are not always the same, but when you feel the following, then you are likely stressed:

1. Fear

2. Anxiety

3. Irritation

4. Aggression

5. Physical Tiredness

6. Lack of Motivation

7. Emotionally Drained

8. Loss of Sexual Interest

9. Sadness and Depression

10. Constant Headache

11. Hyperventilation or Shortage of Breath

These signs are pointers to you that you need a break and when you experience either of them or similar signs, you need to take some time out to consider the causes. You should consider if it is one of your stressors or a new situation. If it is caused by one of your stressors, you should handle it the way you normally manage the situation. If it is a new situation, you might want to seek professional help to have a total grasp of the situation.

Never ignore any of these signs. They should be dealt with immediately, so they do not result in critical issues that could be out of your control and the control of those around you. Remember, prevention is better than cure. If you are confused about what causes either good or bad stress in you, kindly speak out. Speak with a family member, a friend, or even a professional. Sometimes, talking about a situation with another person helps put it in perspective.

 

Maureen Killoran said,

 

“Stress is not what happens to us; it is our response to what happens.

And the response is something we can choose.”

 

So, choose to speak up if you think you need help or a break.

 

 

 

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Stress: Causes and Prevention

 

Stress: Causes and Prevention

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Stress is a feeling that comes with being overwhelmed and pressured. It comes when a lot of demand is laid on us physically, emotionally, and mentally. It is very important to note that no one is immune to stress; we all go through this experience. Therefore, we need to understand our stressors and how to control them. 

 

Causes of Stress

We all must understand that the causes of stress in humans differ, although there are some common stressors like:

1. Change

2. Work Stress

3. Family Issue

4. Indecisiveness

5. Financial Burden

5. Relationship Issue

7. Work/School Bullying

8. Engaging in Too Many Activities

9. Lack of Control Over a Situation

10. Guilt and Condemnation for Not Starting or Completing a Task When Due

 

Prevention of Stress

Stress can lead to health issues if not properly managed, so it is important to become self-aware and identify situations that may result in stress. Understanding your stressors is key to living a healthy lifestyle both physically and mentally. Some ways to prevent stress are:

1. Eat healthy meals.

2. Exercise at regular intervals.

3. Engage in activities that relax you.

4. Get enough rest during the day and enough sleep at night.

5. Learn money management and plan your finance effectively.

6. Maintain a positive mindset no matter what the situation might be.

7. Understand and accept that not all things can be under your control.

8. Stay close to people who can provide you with emotional support when you need it.

9. Learn to say no when people are trying to add extra work to your already busy schedule.

 

Whenever you are stressed, always have in your mind what Wayne Dyer said:

 

“You can’t always control what goes on outside,

 but you can always control what goes on inside.”

 

So, the number one place to keep safe to avoid going through the rigor that comes with bad stress is your mind. Keep a healthy mindset no matter what you’re facing.

 

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The Effects of Alzheimer’s on the Patient’s Loved Ones

 

The Effects of Alzheimer’s on the Patient’s Loved Ones

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Alzheimer’s disease does not only affect the patients alone, but it affects their loved ones. Stats reveal that the disease is not limited to the older generation; those below 65 years too could fall “prey” to the disease. Because this disease is a progressive one that worsens as the year goes by, treatment and care should be taken seriously. And to reduce the stress of catering for these patients alone, family members need the help of medical experts.

A person diagnosed with Alzheimer’s suffers from so many symptoms, among which are memory loss, confusion, uncontrollable bladder, etc., and the effects that come with dealing with all these symptoms in a loved one is quite stressful and tiring on the friends and family. One can be drained physically and emotionally caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, which is why it is important to augment your care for them by seeking professional help.

You do not want to care for your loved ones at the expense of your own mental, emotional, and physical well-being. You need to balance up caring for them and making sure you are also fit both physically and mentally.

 

 

Effects of Alzheimer’s on Friends and Family

 

1. Emotional instability

2. Psychological distress

3. Poor health conditions

4. Lack of quality time to rest

5. Consistent increase in health care bills

6. Loss of earnings as a result of reduced working hours

7. Financial challenge as a result of the indirect cost of caring for the patient

 

Ken Petti says, “sometimes it takes more courage to ask for help than to act alone.”

This here is why you should seek help for your loved one who is showing symptoms of Alzheimer’s and also get help for yourself if caring for an Alzheimer’s family member or friend is taking a toll on you.

 

 

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Alzheimer’s: The Most Common Cause of Dementia

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According to the National Institute of Aging, U.S. Department of Health &Human Services, Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. Stats show that in the United States, folks age 65 and above have this disease though there are also many under 65 who might have this same disease.

 

Causes of Alzheimer’s

Scientists are unsure of what triggers this disease, but one thing they are sure of is that the symptoms do not appear immediately. The disease is always in the body system long before the symptoms begin to manifest.

Even though medical researchers are yet to discover the root cause of the protein build-up in the brain cells that leads to this disease scientifically, we need to understand the factors that increase the risk of having this disease, and they include:

#1 Age

#2 Genes

#3 Obesity

#4 Smoking

#5 Diabetes

#6 High Cholesterol

#7 Down Syndrome

#8 High Blood Pressure

 

Symptoms of Alzheimer’s

Earlier in this article, it is mentioned that the symptoms do not appear early in one’s life; they gradually progress all through the years till they become full-fledged and noticeable. It is important to note that the progression of the symptoms is not the same for everyone; the progression is faster in some than in others. The symptoms associated with this disease include:

#1 Confusion

#2 Forgetfulness

#3 Disorientation

#4 Loss of Memory

#5 Vision Problems

#6 Misplacement of Items

#7 Concentration Difficulty

#8 Poor Decision-Making Skill

#9 Mood Swings and Behavioral Issues

#10 Familiar Tasks Become Difficulty to Do

#11 Difficulty Remembering New Information

#12 Difficulty in Following or Joining a Conversation

#13 Inability to Plan and Proffer Solutions to Problems

#14 Difficulty in Speaking, Swallowing Food, and Walking

 

The effects of these symptoms are detrimental not just to the person with Alzheimer’s but to friends and family. This is why treatment should be prescribed by a specialized doctor. Therefore, when you identify any of these symptoms in a friend or family member, you should encourage such an individual to book an appointment with a medical practitioner and give them as much love as you can give because they really need it. Let your disposition resonate with Sally P. Karioth’s quote - “even if I can’t cure, I can still care.”

 

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