Wild Yam Benefits. There are many claimed benefits of wild yam. The supplement is often said to be useful for breast enlargement, increasing energy and libido, and relieving menopause symptoms. It is also believed to be beneficial for treating conditions such as diverticulitis, osteoporosis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Body mass index (or BMI for short) is a ratio between your weight and height that is used to asses your risk of certain health problems such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and strokes. Numerous studies have shown a correlation between an increased ratio of weight and height with an increased risk of health problems.
BMI is an estimate of body fat and a good measure of your patients' risk for diseases that can occur with overweight and obesity. For adults, a healthy weight is defined as the appropriate body weight in relation to height. This ratio of weight to height is known as the body mass index (BMI). People who are overweight (BMI of 25â29.9) have too much body weight for their height. People who are obese (BMI of 30 or above) almost always have a large amount of body fat in relation to their height.