The Safe Way to Lose Weight
Associated Health Problems
Conditions that are often linked to salt
sensitivity and fluid
retention, and can be prevented or made less severe, or their progress
slowed down, by lowering salt intake, include:
- Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- High Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolaemia
- Hypernatremia
- Narrowing of the Arteries
- Hardening of the Arteries
- Atherosclerosis
- Atheromas
- Vascular Disease
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Fatty Deposits
- Increase in Circulating Blood Fats (Triglycerides)
- Dyslipidaemia
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Coronary Thrombosis
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Heart Problems
- Angina
- Angina Pectoris
- Cardiomyopathy
- Steroid Myopathy
- Chest Pain
- Back Pain
- Back Ache
- Arrhythmia
- Dysrhythmia
- Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Enlarged Heart
- Breathlessness
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Emphysema
- Panting
- Difficulty Breathing
- Laboured Breathing
- Short of Breath
- Dyspnea
- Barrel-Chested
- Exhaustion
- ME (Myalgic Encephalitis)
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome (PVFS)
- Fibromyalgia
- Tiredness
- Drowsiness
- Lethargy
- Tired all the time
- Slow Metabolism
- Impaired Hearing
- Reduced Mental Efficiency
- Poor Concentration
- Cerebral Haemorrhage
- Stroke
- Shakiness
- Tremors
- Growth Retardation in Children
- Sodium Retention
- Calcium Depletion
- Potassium Depletion
- Calcium Deficiency
- Magnesium Deficiency
- Magnesium Depletion
- Potassium Loss
- Low Blood Potassium
- Insufficient Vitamin D
- Malnutrition
- Fat Retention
- Oedema (Water Retention)
- Dropsy (old term for oedema/edema)
- Periorbital Edema
- Myxoedema/Myxedema
- Lymphoedema/Lymphedema (This is a complex and poorly
understood
condition about which I know only a little, but it is my belief that it
can be helped by reducing salt/sodium intake and eating plenty of fresh
fruit and vegetables and foods which contain plenty of magnesium and
vitamin B6/pyridoxine. You can read about lymphoedema on several internet websites
and I suggest that you do this if you believe that you have this
condition. Suitable exercise and massage are said to be helpful. And
some nutritionists recommend flavonoids; these are found in various
foods, including citrus fruits including the white pith, red grapes,
bilberries, blueberries. - You could look up food sources of flavonoids
on the internet.)
- Cellulite
- Bloating
- Protruding Stomach
- Protruding Abdomen
- Bulging Waistline
- Bulging Stomach
- Distended Stomach
- Bulging Abdomen
- Apple-Shaped
- Beer Belly
-
Pot Belly
- Paunch
- Humpback
- Dowager's Hump
- Buffalo Hump
- Excessive Weight Gain during and following Pregnancy
- Rapid Weight Gain
- Unexplained Weight Gain
- Massive Weight Gain
- Sudden Weight Gain
- Swift Fluctuations in Weight
- Yo-Yo Weight
- Redistribution of Body Fat
- Heavy Legs
- Swollen Legs
- Red Legs
- Some Eating Disorders
- Binge Eating
- Overeating
- Bulimia
- Metabolic Syndrome
- PMT
- Pre-Menstrual Tension
- PMS
- Pre-Menstrual Syndrome
- Sneezing
- Non-allergic Rhinitis
- Post-Nasal Drip
- Nasal Congestion
- Phlegm
- Catarrh
- Frog in the Throat
- Asthma
- Asthma in Children Salt
intake is the biggest risk factor in the development of asthma in
children.
- Exercise-induced Asthma (See http://www.asthma.org.uk/news_media/news/lowsalt_diet.html)
- Steroid-induced Asthma
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Immune System Suppression
- Prone to Infection
- Susceptibility to Infection
- Skin Infections
- Impaired Wound Healing
- Slow Healing
- Lesions, Blisters, Sores
- Impaired Kidney Function
- Kidney Failure
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Disease
- Renal Failure
- Cirrhosis of the Liver
- Liver Disease
- Liver Failure
- Hepatic Disease
- Hepatitis
- Jaundice
- Ascites
- Stomach Cancer
- Gastric Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Bowel Cancer
- Cancer of the Oesophagus
- Prostate Cancer in Men
- Cancer of the Cervix
- Ovarian Cancer
- Cancer of the Liver
- Cancer of the Pancreas
- Multiple Myeloma
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Headaches
- Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure
- Pre-Eclampsia
- Phlebitis
- Haemorrhoids
- Piles
- Bleeding from Back Passage
- Bleeding Problems
- Tendency to Bleed because of Weakened Blood Vessel Walls
- Anaemia/Anemia
- Polycythaemia/Polycythemia
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Photosensitivity
- Sensitivity to Sunlight
- Sensitivity to Heat
- Pain in Sun-Exposed Areas
- Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Joint Pain
- Arthritis of the Back, Hips, Knees and Ankles
- Reduced Mobility
- Hernias
- Hiatus Hernia
- Gallstones
- Gall Bladder Disease
- Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease
- Increased Appetite
- Addicted to Food
- Insatiable Hunger
- Always Thinking About Food
- Gnawing Hunger
- Polyphagia
- Increased Thirst
- Great Thirst
- Sweating - especially Forehead
- Hot Feet
- Burning Feet
- Hot Hands
- Burning Hands
- Cold Arms
- Foot Cramp - especially at night
- Leg Cramp - especially at night
- Tendency to Fall
- Pressure Pain
- Pain with Pressure
- Thrush
- (more conditions to the right >>)
Associated Health Problems
Moonface
Downturned Mouth
Cataracts
Open-Angled Glaucoma
Blindness
Hooded Eyelids
Swollen Eyelids
Heavy Eyelids
Saggy Eyelids
Eyebags
Bags under the Eyes
Red Eyelids
Purple Eyelids
Visible Veins in Eyelids
Burning Eyes
Itching Eyes
Painful Eyes
Sore Eyes
Puffy Eyes
Piggy Eyes
Bloodshot Eyes
Cataracts
Subconjunctival Haemorrhage
Thinning Hair
Loss/Lack of Hair on
Feet/Toes
Loss/Lack of Hair Growth on Lower Legs
Hair Loss
Excessive Facial Hair Growth
Swollen Hands
Red Swollen Fingers
Fat Fingers
Fat Arms
Flabby Arms
Floppy Arms
Batwings
Bat Wings
Bingo Wings
Flab
Saddlebags
Swollen Ankles and Feet
Red Feet
Purple Feet
Heavily-Veined Feet
Painful, Throbbing Feet
Gout
Muscle Wasting
Muscle Weakness
Myopathy
Proximal Myopathy
Difficulty in Rising From a Low Chair
Thin/Thinning Fragile Skin
Shiny Skin
Itchy Skin
Itchy Scalp
Taut Skin
Over-stretched Skin
Painful Skin
Sore Skin
Sensitive Skin
Skin Problems
Skin Rash
Hives
Red Skin
Cracked Heels
Age Spots
Skin Atrophy
Stretch Marks
Striae
Skin tearing
Cellulitis
Bones Poking Through Elbows
Very Sore, Painful Elbows
Fat Bottom
Fat Buttocks
Inner Thighs Rubbing and
Chafing
Fat Thighs
Fat Calves
Inner Knees Rubbing and
Chafing
Fat Knees
Easy Bruising
Unexplained Bruising
Painful Face
Fat Face
Red Face
Plethora
Florid Face
Puffy Face
Swollen Face
Puffy Cheeks
Swollen Cheeks
Hamster Cheeks
Bulging Cheeks
Fat Cheeks
Blushing
Flushing
Rosacea
Steroid Induced Rosacea
Phymatous Rosacea
Erythema
Erythematotelangiectatic
Rosacea
Visible Veins on Face
Large Pores
Red Nose
Bulbous Nose
Enlargement of Nose
Nosebleeds
Rhinophyma
Swollen Neck
Fat Neck
Bull Neck
Red Neck
Thick Neck
Insomnia
Sleep Disorders
Snoring
Sleep Apnoea
Night Sweats
Embarrassing Itching
Pruritis
Swelling
Inflammation
Heavy Jowls
Double Chin
Mastitis (Painful
Breasts)
Swollen Breasts
Heavy Breasts
Drooping Breasts
Pendulous Breasts
Sagging Breasts
Gynaecomastia
(Gynecomastia)
Man Boobs
Manboobs
Menstrual Disorders/Irregularities
Premature Menopause
Uterine Polyps
Heavy Periods
Heavy Menstruation
Menorrhagia
Painful Menstruation
Dysmenorrhea
Bleeding between Periods
Irregular Periods
Painful Periods
Period Pains
Excessive Vaginal
Bleeding
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
Bacterial Vaginitis
Infertility in Women
Subfertility in Women
Polycystic Ovary Disorder
PCOS
Mood Swings
Depression
Irritability
Stress
Failing Memory
Poor Memory
Type 2 Diabetes
Hyperinsulinaemia
Cushing Features
Steroid-induced Cushing's Syndrome
Drug-induced Cushing's Syndrome
Osteoporosis
Osteopenia
Osteonecrosis
Weakened Bones
Fragile Bones
Brittle Bones
Fractures
Bone Rarefaction
Bone Thinning
Osteomalacia
Osteonecrosis
Avascular Necrosis
Bone Death
Disability
Varicose Veins
Broken Veins
Fragile Veins
Swollen Veins
Distended Veins
Weakened Veins
Painful Veins
Bulging Veins
Spider Veins
Thread Veins
Telangiectasias
Acne
Psoriasis
Constipation
Urinary Incontinence
Stress Incontinence
