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STRESS IN OUR
DAILY LIVES
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Lifestyle Modification & Associated Health Problems

Behavioral Material Psychological

 Diet  Environment
 Stress
 Smoking Pollution
 Consumption of Alcohol
 Drug Addiction
 Lack of Physical Activity

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 DIET
 A healthy lifestyle involves many choices. Among them having a
eating healthy and balanced diet are required.

 Balanced diet: A diet which

contains all the required amounts
of foods and drinks to supply
nutrition and energy for
maintaining Body Cells, Tissues,
Organs for supporting normal
growth and development.

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BALANC DIE
ED T

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PAST AND PRESENT FOOD HABITS

 Older generations consumed healthy foods when compared to

what people consume today.

 Diet of people has changed a lot from natural ingredients to

artificial ingredients.

 Ancient people food are mostly from their farmland so they

are safe.

 The quality of their Seeds, Eggs, Vegetables and meat are

wholly purified, since they are processed by themselves.

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 On the contrast, the foods now are directly bought from

Supermarket, hence we will never know it has been
contaminated or not.

 To increase profits, the Food producers and manufacturers

produce highly processed and highly profitable foods.

 To improvise the taste of foods, additives or flavors are added

which are harmful to the health.

 People in the past do not tend to put too much of salt or sugar.
Admittedly sugar and salt are harmful to health.
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MODERN DIET

Modern diet is the main reason why people all over

the world are fatter and sicker than ever before.
Few things that are wrong with the modern diet:
Sugar intake has increased.
Consumption of soda and fruit juices.
Calorie intake has increased.
s.
People are eating more processed food
Egg consumption has gone down.
Usage of processed fats and oils.

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ORGANIC /CONVENTIONAL FOODS

ORGANIC CONVENTIONAL

Natural fertilizers such as manure or compost are used Synthetic or chemical fertilizers often containing
nitrates are used.

Crop rotation is followed Genetically modified crops

Use of traditional methods like tilling ,crop Use of herbicides to kill weeds.
rotation to kill weeds

Give organic feed to animals and there is also a Use of antibiotics ,growth hormones & medications in
usage of herbal treatment live stock healthy animals to prevent diseases and promote growth

Organic/conve tional foods

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JUNK FOOD:
Junk food is an informalterm applied to some

foods that are perceived to have little or no

nutritional value (containing "empty calories"), or

to products with . nutritional value but which also

have ingredients considered unhealthy when

regularly eaten.

Junk foods are typically ready-to-eat convenience

foods containing high levels of saturated fats, salt,

or sugar, and little or no fruit, vegetables, or dietary

fiber; junk foods thus have little or no health

benefits.
 Junk food leads
 Lack of energy to short and long term affects like:
 Heart disease Poor concentration
High cholesterol

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A healthy diet is one that helps maintain or improve
Health. It is important for the prevention of many
chronic
health risks such as: obesity, heart disease ,
diabetes, and cancer. A healthy diet involves consuming
appropriate amounts of all nutrients,and an adequate
amount of water.
 Keys to have a healthy diet
 Eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods.
 Enjoy plenty of whole grains, fruits and
 Maintain a healthy weight.
vegetables.
 Eat moderate portions.
 Eat regular meals.
 Reduce, don't eliminate certain foods.
 Balance your food choices over time.

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OBESITY
Obesity is nationally declared as epidemic. It is a term that
means you weigh at least more than 20% more than what is
considered normal for your height.
 Energy in > Energy out.
Energy

Balance

Calories in Calories used

(consumed) (expended)
 Excess calories and lack of physical activity.
Energy imbalance over a long period of time.
 Excess energy is stored in fat cells, which enlarge Physical activit
or multiply. y
 Enlargement of fat cells is known as hypertrophy,
whereas multiplication of fat cells is known as
hyperplasia.
 With time, excess in energy storage lead to obesity.

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 CONDITIONS FOUND TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH OBESITY
 Diabetes mellitus  Obstructive sleep apnea
 Hypertension  Psychosocial function
 Gall bladder disease  Osteoarthritis
 Liver disease
 Cancer

 Coronary artery disease

 Cerebrovascular disease
 Endocrine changes

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SMOKING
“Smoking is injurious t ohealth ” a
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found almost everywhere and know n
not
everyon e. B t
u the thing is people a re
stoppin g
it . As it is such a g addiction
stron
an d it is a habit that is very difficult to break.
 The impact of smoking in youth has increased a lot. They think
its fun and cool among friends few smoke by saying it’s a great
stress reliever and relaxant.
The other smoking implements include pipes, cigars, bidi
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,Hookahs, vaporizers and bongs.

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EFFECTS OF SMOKING
Short term effects Long term effects

 Every puff of cigarette contains a  Loss of appetite

mixture of nicotine and carbon  Yellowing of teeth
 Yellowing of facial hair
monoxide and each time you smoke it
 Halitosis(bad breath)
increases your temporarily effects like
 Lung cancer
 Heart rate

 Blood pressure
 Other cancers of throat and mouth
 Injures heart and blood vessels
 Low sperm count

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 ALCOHOL
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Effects of alcohol on body

 Short term effects

a. Heavy sweating
b. Blurry vision
c. Nausea and vomiting
d. Slower Heart rate/breathing rate
e. Increased Blood pressure
f. Anxiety/restlessness

g. Mental confusion

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DRUGS
1. Drug addiction is a disorder and is now commonly seen
in youth and can cause serious long term consequences
including problems with physical and mental health.
2. As our lifestyle is getting change the present youth are
often more experimental and willing to try anything their
friends are doing.

3. Drugs are essentially poisons . The amount taken

determines the effect.
4. A small amount acts as a stimulant(speeds you up).a
greater amount acts as a sedative(slows you down).An
even larger amount can kill.
Types of drugs:
Marijuana ,cocaine, heroin ,opium , ecstasy , LSD.

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 Effects of drug addiction
W
HO DRUG ADDICTION HAPPENS??
 Weakens the immune
system
Experimental Use: “I heard about it.” “I want to find out
 Nausea , vomiting
how it feels.” “I want to try it out”.  Abdominal pain
 Decrease in liver function
 Heart
Social Use: Strictly for social use with friends. Will • infection of heart lining
drink or use other drugs with friends. valves
 Central nervous
system
Regular Use: Continual access to supply. Ritualized. • Addiction
Routine. Every night at dinner or almost every time • Dependence
hanging out with friends.

Problem Use: Begin having problems with school,

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work, and/or family resulting from use. Problems with

competence or with meeting challenges.

Chemical Dependency : Chemical controls the person

rather than the person controlling the chemical . And the person
will be in love with drug getting addicted to it.
 LACK OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY(SEDENTARY
)
Today’s society is undergoing rapid change, and the speed of this process seems to be
of change
increasing. One of the major social changes is the gradual change from daily lives that
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contained high levels of physical effort to lives that are increasingly sedentary.
A sedentary lifestyle is a type of lifestyle with no regular or irregular physical over

activity . Sedentary activities include sitting , reading , watching television, playing

video games and computer use for much of the day with little or no physical
exercise.

 Sedentary due to:

 Increased use of technologies.


Increased use of automobiles.

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Benefits of physical activity.
 Helping to low blood pressure.
 Reducing the chance of developing diabetes.
 If you already have diabetes , physical activity
control it.
can help you to

 It helps you to lose weight (if you are over weight).

 Makes you feel energetic.
 Helps you to relieve stress.
 Lowers the risk of osteoporosis.

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POLLUTION
 Pollution is one of the greatest problem the world is facing today. And it is

increasing with every passing year causing damage to the earth and the human
health affecting their lives.

 The industrial revolution ,technological

advancement and modern transportation

have seriously depleted oxygen levels on the

earth . Shortage of oxygen levels In body could

be the starting point for loss of immune system.

Hazardous wastes have properties( toxicity
persistence, flammability) which increase the health
affects .

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STRESS
 Modern life is full of hassles , deadlines , frustrations and
demand.
 Work can be a stress place weather it is in office , a factory or school .
For many people ,stress is so common it has become a way of life.
 Too much stress is bad it leads to serious health problems.
 Stress-disrupts nearly every system in our body.it can raise blood
pressure , suppress the immune system , increase risk of

heart attack and stroke contributing infertility and speed up

the aging process.

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EFFECTS OF STRESS
 Health problems
caused by stress:
 Heart diseases
 Digestive problems
 Sleep problems

 Depression

 Auto immune diseases

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PREVENTIV MEASURES
 Diet-A balanced healthy diet should be taken avoiding junk

foods.

 Smoking- Do not smoke. If you do smoke, stop. If you

cannot stop don’t smoke in the presence of others.
already started gradually decrease .
 Alcohol- Do not start .if

Limit alcohol to 2 units women. a day for men and 1 unit a day for

 Drugs- Never think about drugs. If you do so communicate

with the family members. For addiction resistance you may
visit at addiction treatment recovery center.

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YOGA
The way of
life
Benefits
Many studies have
determined the
effectiveness of Yoga
as a complementary
intervention for
cancer , asthma and
heart disease.
Benefits
In a national survey,
long-term Yoga
practitioners in the
United States reported
musculo-skeletal and
mental health
improvements.
What is YOGA?

Yoga is the physical, mental

and spiritual practices which
originated in ancient India with
a view to attain a state of
permanent peace of mind in
order to experience one’s
true self.
Origin
♦Yoga is the stilling of the
changing states of mind.

♦The origins of Yoga are a

matter of debate.

It may have pre-Vedic

origins.
Yoga techniques
There are different
yoga techniques. The
most common among
them are:

Surya namaskar
Meditation
Pranayama
Yoga techniques
Surya namaskar :

It is a salutation to the
sun.

It is known to ease stress

and give you peace of
mind besides
increasing your levels
of concentration.
Yoga techniques
Dhyana(meditation) :

It is the state of
mind wherein there no sensory
are thoughts.

It leads to a deeper level of

relaxation, reduces anxiety,
decreases muscle tension
and headache.
Yoga techniques
Pranayama :

It means
“a pause in movement of
the breath”.

It increases the spiritual

power and confers and
cheerfulness
inner peace.
Terminology
In Vedic Sanskrit, the
meaning of word Yoga
is “to add”, “to join”,
“to unite” or “to attach”.
Purpose
The ultimate goal of Yoga
is Moksha (liberation)
through the exact
definition of what form
this takes depends on the
philosophical or
theological system with
which it is conjugated.
History
Several seals discovered
at Indus Valley
Civilization sites depict
figures in positions
resembling a common
Yoga or meditation pose.
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