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9. Our children are not exercising, we must motivate them to do it

Contrary to what we see these days in the attitude of many adults, who enthusiastically embrace exercise as part of their daily life in order to enhance health, Our Children are now, more than ever before in history, choosing to live a sedentary life.

Statistics show that today’s children – between the ages of 2 to 12 – watch about 5 hours of television every day, and devote almost the rest of their non-sleeping time to video games and computer chat. Only one-third (1/3) of all elementary school children participate in schools’ physical education (PE) programs which have been largely reduced (and even eliminated from many schools) since the beginning of the 90’ s. These reductions in the amount of physical activity in schools have resulted in an increase of children’s bodies remaining inactive, fact which ultimately lowers their Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) – which, simply said, means their bodies’ capability to convert food into energy when resting. In other words, this inactivity results in their decreasing the amount of calories they are able to burn. Researchers have found that children not engaged in a PE program at school, gained one inch more around the waist and two pounds more in weight, mostly of fat mass, than those who were involved in a PE curriculum. Unfortunately, sedentary children are easy prey of becoming overfat or obese.
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5. The number and size of fat Cells.
The body stores new Fat either by increasing the number of fat cells (hyperplasia), or by increasing the size of existing fat cells (hypertrophy). This is one of the most important reasons to control Childhood Obesity, since new fat cells are primarily formed during childhood. Each year of adding extra fat cells makes Adult Obesity more difficult to fight.

6. For effective, healthy and permanent weight management, understand that your Obese or Overweight Child or teen should reduce inches of body fat rather than merely lose weight.
It is important to understand the difference between weight loss and fat loss. When you lose weight, you mostly lose water and muscle but just a small amount of fat. This explains why people can lose weight but still be overweight. When they resume normal eating habits, the lost muscle tissue is replaced with even more fat. If they only lose weight, they run the risk of getting even fatter than they were before they dieted. This is known popularly as the “Yo-Yo Syndrome.” Losing inches of fat, not weight loss is the answer to successful weight management.

Fat has no calorie- burning capability. Muscle is the only tissue in the body capable of burning calories, it burns calories even when we are resting. Therefore, if our diets cause us to lose muscle, our bodies will diminish their ability to burn calories.
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Meridia Diet Pills are an FDA-approved oral prescription medication that is used for the medical management of obesity, including weight loss and the maintenance of weight loss. Meridia Diet Pills help the seriously overweight shed pounds and keep them off.

HOW TO TAKE MERIDIA:
Take Meridia Diet Pills by mouth exactly as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. The full effect on weight may require four to six weeks. Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently or use Meridia for a longer period of time than prescribed because this drug can be habit-forming. Also, if used for a longer period of time, do not suddenly stop using this drug without your doctor’s approval. Over time, your Meridia Prescription may not work as well as it did at the beginning. Consult your doctor if weight increases.

SIDE EFFECTS:
Dry mouth, drowsiness, constipation and difficulty sleeping may occur with Meridia Diet Pills. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
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1. When is a child considered obese and Level Chart of Body Fat Percentages for children ages (7 to 12) and teens ages (13-19)?

For Children ( ages 6 to 12 ) and Teenagers( ages 13 to 19 ), we must define what Obesity is and when do they reach that condition. Firstly, we must understand that Obesity is defined as “ an excessive accumulation of body fat “. The total body weight is composed of Lean Body Mass (that is, water, bones, collagen and muscle) and Fat Mass. Secondly, in order to understand the present body fat status of your child or teenager, please refer to the following “ Body Fat Percentage Chart ” that I’ve prepared with information provided by Tanita Ltd., and which classifies him/her by age and gender, from ages 7 to 19, under four levels : Underfat, Healthy, Overfat or Obese.

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Bontril Diet Pills (Phendimetrazine) are used as an appetite suppressant, meaning you’ll feel less hungry. Bontril Diet Pills are a sympathomimetic amine, which is similar to an amphetamine. It is also known as an “anorectic” or “anorexigenic” drug.

Bontril stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain), which increases your heart rate and blood pressure and decreases your appetite. You should use Bontril Diet Pills along with with a reduced calorie diet and proper exercise.

HOW TO TAKE BONTRIL DIET PILLS:
Bontril Diet Pills are best taken on an empty stomach one hour before meals. Sustained-release or long acting products must be swallowed whole. Crushing or chewing them will destroy the long action and may cause increased side effects. Because Bontril may cause sleeplessness, avoid taking a dose late in the day. Take Bontril Diet Pills as directed by the physician. Do not take it more often or longer than directed. It is usually taken for 8 to 12 weeks. Use in combination with other appetite suppressant medicine is generally not recommended. Consult your doctor before such use.
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Elidel (pimecrolimus) is an effectual FDA endorsed prescription medication to treat mild to moderate eczema. This eczema medication is manufacturer by Novartis. Elidel medication is a steroid-free cream which is usually prescribed when other approaches to treat eczema are not suitable for you.

How Elidel works?
Elidel targets at the very site of the eczema development. The exact action of Elidel mechanism is not known, but it works by inhibiting the key cells involved in the growth of eczema. This activity in turn helps in the treatment of the symptoms of eczema.

Elidel dosage
A thin layer of Elidel twice daily on the eczema affected skin area with the initial appearance of eczema flare-up. Elidel should solely be used to treat eczema, which has been diagnosed by the doctor. Use Elidel medication for short periods, as and when symptoms of eczema surface. Repeat the dosage with in between breaks, after consultation with your dermatologist. Adhere to your doctors’ prescription for effectual treatment.
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Metrogel is a brand name for metronidazole which is used to treat rosacea. Rosacea is a skin infection visible on the forehead, nose, cheeks with redness and inflammation. In 1989, metronidazole was endorsed as the first topical medication to specifically treat rosacea.

How Metrogel works?
Metrogel constitutes anti inflammatory and anti bacterial properties. These properties of Metrogel can lessen the inflammation, redness and acne like rash, which are the characteristics for rosacea. Thereby, Metrogel is effectual in treating rosacea.

Metrogel dosage
Before applying Metrogel, wash the affected area with mild soap and water. Pat it dry, and apply a small amount of Metrogel on the affected area, rubbing it gently. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Incase, it is time for your next dose continue with your scheduled dosage. Do not over dose use of Metrogel.
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Benzaclin is a topical prescription medication which can treat acne effectively. It is developed by Dermik Laboratories, a business of the Sanofi-Aventis US. Benzaclin topical gel constitutes two active acne fighters namely benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin. Benzoyl peroxide is effectual in reducing the inflammation of acne. Clindamycin fights bacteria and reduces the inflammation of pimples. Benzaclin topical gel is only available with a prescription.

Usage
Benzaclin should be applied when one needs to get out of acne vulgaris. Generally it is applied in the infected area twice a daily but a doctor’s advice must prevail in case of any contradictory statement.

How to use
Benzaclin should be applied as advised by the doctor. It should be applied after washing the affected area with mild soap and warm water and letting it dry.
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Rosacea is the name of skin disease which is affecting approximately 14 million people in the United States only; for the entire world these figures could be very bulky. Redness of face and pimples are the common symptoms associated with this disease. Gradually, the skin affected by Rosacea becomes thick. There can be burning sensation on the skin on Rosacea affected part. Application of cosmetic products like creams etc. becomes almost impossible as it can be very painful.

Swelling of the skin is also a common symptom of Rosacea; this happens because of enlargement of the blood vessels under the affected skin. While swelling comes on the Rosacea affected area, it brings unattractive red lines over it as well. People with sensitive skin and between the age group 30 to 60 are vulnerable to this disease. Particularly, women after menopause are affected by Rosacea. People with fair skin are affected by Rosacea more in comparison to dark skin people. Therefore, Rosacea is a common problem of people of American and European continents.

The exact cause for occurrence of Rosacea is not known, it is believed that it doesn’t occur because of single reason. Many factors like genetics, microbes, heat, sunlight, wind, variation in temperature, alcohol, stress, use of steroid can cause Rosacea.
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Soriatane (acitretin) is an oral medication which is used to treat Psoriasis. It is the first treatment which is beneficial for all 5 types of Psoriasis namely plaque, guttate, erythrodermic, pustular, and palmar-plantar.

How Soriatane works?

Soriatane classified as being related to retinoid (Vitamin A). It basically works inhibiting certain receptors, thereby aiding in enhancing the growth of skin cells. This activity in turn facilitates the fading away of skin associated diseases such as Psoriasis.

Soriatane dosage
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