But of course you have strong sculpted stomach muscles. However, do those abdominal muscles indicate that you are fit and healthy? Of course you could assess the physical health of anyone based on his or her external looks. A 6-pack, however, is not the only way to measure how healthy you are.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Weight is not the most consistent barometer of good health. Doctors use the body mass index or BMI to quantify an individuals weight against their size. One would calculate BMI by dividing kilograms by meter squared. When the BMI is between 18 to 25, it is mainly considered fit and healthy. Underweight BMI is less than 19, overweight BMI is between 25-30 and obese is 30 or more.
Nonetheless, an individual who is very fit with very little body fat could have a BMI over 25. This will put him or her in the over weight category.
For growing teens and youngsters, BMI is also an inefficient method for measuring health. Therefore, in place of using this antiquated type of measurement, what should be regarded instead, is the teens age and possibility for growth. If a child is putting on poundage too quickly for his or her age or not putting on enough weight, or not growing taller, this is a much better determinant of his or her health.
Round, Pear or Flat?
Another meter for good health is someones body shape. Health care providers also look at waist measurements because they know that apple-shaped men and women carry excess fat around their waistline. Obesity-related illnesses, as well as coronary heart problems are a higher risk for these men and women. If the midriff is larger than thirty five inches, the individual has a greater exposure to health problems such as diabetes or stroke.
Condition of Your Skin
Tanning or sun exposure can prematurely age your skin and enhance skin cancer risk. Freckles or moles that are unusually shaped or growing probably means abnormal skin cells. You should use sunscreen and get the diagnosis of a skin specialist about any odd-looking spots.
Oral Health
If there is bleeding when you spit after brushing your teeth, your gums may need attending to. Gums that bleed often are a sign of bad oral health and vitamin deficiency. Blood on the toothbrush is one of the most common indicators of gingivitis or gum disease, which in turn is a harbinger for cardiovascular diseases.
At least 2 times a year, one must see an oral hygienist to remove plaque. With improved daily oral hygiene habits and a healthy and balanced diet, gum diseases is preventable and reversible.
It is not just awful breath one should be concerned with, since gum disorders have been associated with cardiac disease and diabetes. The probability of an individual dying from a heart attack is 2 times greater for individuals who have gum disorder and tooth decay and also have three times the strong possibility of having a stroke.
Look Out for Your Lips
Another unhealthy state for the human body to be in is dehydration. Dry and coarse lips could be an indicator of dehydration. Dehydration can cause headaches and fatigue, as well as remove the moisture from the skin making it look decrepit and dry. Are your lips moist and kissable? If not, drink some water.
Toenails and Fingernails
Healthy fingernails and toenails are strong, colorless and smooth. If they are yellow, brittle and have ridges, these are evident warnings that your nails are in atrocious health. These unhealthy signs may signal odd levels of oxygen in the blood as well as kidney disease, vitamin deficiency and yeast infection.
As a result, even if you have six-pack abdominals and have the women faint all over you. If you exhibit the other manifestations of poor health and hygiene, you will certainly turn them all away. Do not disregard the manifestations of poor health.
