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At Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat Center - for Fasting, Detoxification & Meditation we combine the best of detoxification methods with psychotherapy, meditation and spiritual ideas. In order to achieve maximal weight loss and healing in minimal time. Learning about rest and sleep, and about raw foods, plays an important role. Read about our purpose and mission, and our philosophy and medical approach. ![]() What is obesity? What is obesity? How do we know if we are overweight or obese? This is how you can find out. THE BMI REFERENCE Obesity refers to excess fat, in reference to standard norms, based on height and weight. There are several norms for ideal weight, compared to height. The most commonly used reference norm is the Body Mass Index, or BMI. Calculating BMI is one of the best methods for assessment of overweight and obesity. Because calculation requires only height and weight, it is inexpensive and easy to use. DEFINITION The BMI is found by dividing a person's weight (in kilograms) by height twice (in square meters). Here is a table for adults.
To calculate your BMI easily, see below. Health Risks Associaled with Obesity Obesity is associated with an increased risk of following diseases:
Easy Caculation of BMI For the metric system, just divide your weight with your height twice (height squared). Or find a BMI calculator here.
For the imperial system, you can calculate your BMI with the table below. Or find a BMI calculator here. Imperial Body Mass Index Table
To use the table, find the appropriate height in the left-hand column labeled Height. Move across to a given weight. The number at the top of the column is the BMI at that height and weight. After calculating the BMI, check your number with the BMI/weight-status table above, and find out if you are overweight or obese. What next? Let's say you are obese, according to your BMI. What should be your next step? First, realize that your over-eating problem is You should deal with all 3 areas, for the quickest solution, as well as a successful and lasting solution. Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat Center has several programs for weight loss, based on raw foods therapy, raw juices or water fasting. Exercise, especially resistance exercise, is included in the programs. And note, since Dr. Baylac is psychotherapist since 30 years, there is a strong emphasis on restoring a emotional/mental healthy attitude. Find one of Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat Center's weight loss program here. And other programs here. Also read Passion not Addiction - how to break addictive habits. BACK to articles Mind Your Body - Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat Center - for Fasting, Detoxification & Meditation For more articles - click here. For contact information - click here. For more about the retreat - click here. |
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