Published in August 22, 2022 | Author DR. SHEIKH MANSOOR SHAFI
Lifestyle is a way of life that is shaped by certain geographical, economic, cultural and religious texts. The characteristics of the residents of a territory in a specific period and place are called lifestyle. It encompasses the daily behavior and function of an individual in work, activities, leisure and diet. Millions of people live unhealthy lives as a result, people suffer from different health ailments. An unhealthy lifestyle can lead to challenges such as metabolic disorders, joint and bone problems, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, obesity, violence, etc. Today, significant changes have occurred in the lives of all people. Unhealthy diet, smoking, alcohol use, drug abuse, stress, and other manifestations of poor lifestyle are used as salient forms of lifestyle. Also, people’s lives are being challenged in new ways. For example, new and growing IT technologies such as the Internet and virtual communication networks pose a significant risk to the physical and mental health of our world.
The problem is that technology is being overused and abused. Before the physical work was much more intense than now. Everything you need is now available online. With more and more tasks and software-oriented tasks being completed with a single click on our smartphones and laptops, we hardly feel the need to leave our free time. Technology and the modern way of life have certainly been of great help to us as we have achieved a lot, but we have also encountered a lot of problems as a result of our modernization. Our health problems are one of the worst things that have ever happened to us.
We believe that our body is the most valuable thing we have in this life and that this valuable element is wearing out as people’s lifestyles change, they become more and more sedentary and diseases such as obesity hit the race hard. human.
With an alarming growth in poor eating and sleeping habits, as well as a lack of exercise and fitness plans, we are facing problems like obesity and an unhealthy body, leading to heart attacks, PCOs in young women and a variety of metabolic problems. disorders With an increase in work pressure and hypertension come concerns such as loss of fertility in the reproductive fluids formed within the bodies of men and women, making pregnancy and sexual activity more difficult. Excessive tension and stress are also detrimental to menstruation. Girls at this age are experiencing problems like delayed menstruation and even lack of menstruation.
Can a healthy lifestyle ease the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by irregular or absent menstruation. PCOS is characterized by numerous cysts in the ovaries, which are caused by an excess of androgen hormones. Acne, hirsutism (excessive hairiness), and male pattern baldness are common symptoms.
How does diet affect PCOS?
Insulin levels in PCOS patients are frequently reported to be higher than usual. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas. Helps cells in the body convert sugar (glucose) into energy. Blood sugar levels can rise if you don’t make enough insulin. This can also happen if you have insulin resistance, which means you can’t efficiently use the insulin you make. If you have insulin resistance, your body may try to produce excessive amounts of insulin to maintain normal blood sugar levels. High insulin levels can cause your ovaries to produce more androgens, such as testosterone. A higher body mass index can also contribute to insulin resistance. Insulin resistance can make it difficult to lose weight, which is why PCOS patients often have this problem. A diet high in refined carbohydrates, such as starchy and sugary foods, could exacerbate insulin resistance, making weight loss more difficult. Foods to add and limit are as follows
Foods to add
foods to limit
Fiber-rich vegetables, such as broccoli
Foods high in refined carbohydrates, such as white bread and bagels
Lean protein, such as fish.
snacks and sugary drinks
Anti-inflammatory foods and spices, such as turmeric and tomatoes.
Inflammatory foods, such as red and processed meats
Eating a PCOS-friendly diet and making some lifestyle changes can help improve your mood and reduce some of the symptoms associated with PCOS.
Healthy eating: changing your eating habits
Keep more fruits, low-fat dairy products (low-fat milk and yogurt), vegetables, and whole foods at home and at work. Focus on adding healthy foods to your diet. Try to eat dinner as a family in the kitchen or at the dining room table every day. This will help you focus on eating nutritious meals. Pack a healthy lunch and snacks for work. This allows you to have more control over what you eat.
Do not skip or skip meals and plan your snacks. Ignoring hunger cues can lead to overeating or selecting an unhealthy snack. If you are often hungry, you may become obsessed with eating. Eat your meals with others when you can. Relax and enjoy your meals, and don’t eat too fast. Try to make healthy eating a pleasure, not a chore. Drink water instead of high-sugar beverages.
A campaign should be launched so that the health administration can determine the real and exact health status of the population at the regional and state levels, which will help policymakers and planners in the development of health plans. Lifestyle-related illnesses are on the rise in UT and it is critical that they be controlled as soon as possible.
(The author is Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Advanced Center for Human Genetics, Sher I Kashmir Soura Srinagar Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences. Email: [email protected])
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