Obesity and homeopathic remedies for weight loss

Genetic factors play an important role in determining body size. Some genes can influence how effectively food is broken down for energy or stored as fat. Obesity runs in families as they have similar lifestyle habits and thinking patterns.  Some people learn poor eating patterns in childhood. Certain illnesses like thyroid gland problems or genetic diseases run in families.

Obesity is a chronic issue developed over a long period of time. Emotions can fuel obesity, as people can overeat when they are upset, anxious, sad, stressed or even bored. A cycle can occur, where there is guilt for over eating, leading to stress which in turn leads to further eating. Life style is a strong influencing factor to weight gain. There is less time to prepare heathy food, less time to walk or exercise, our work and recreation time is spent in sedentary actives.

Since the mid-seventies, the prevalence of being overweight and of obesity increased sharply for both adults and children. New Zealand, stands out as being one of the most obese nations. This is a major concern because being overweight or obese increases the risk of many diseases and health conditions, including: poor self-esteem, depression, Hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, Coronary heart disease, Sleep apnoea and respiratory problems. Obesity makes a person feel tired and uncomfortable, it can wear down joints and put extra stress on other parts of the body.

 Stereotypes about “fat” people often translate into discriminatory practices as a consequence Obese people also experience social and psychological problems.

The apple body shaped type of obesity is common in females who are under hormone treatment or after childbirth. It can occur in females around menopause too due to disturbance of thyroid gland. 

The best way to avoid health problems is to maintain a healthy weight. And the keys to healthy weight are regular exercise and good eating habits.

Stay active, try to exercise 30 to 60 minutes every day. Your exercise doesn’t have to be hard. Walking, swimming, and stretching are all good ways to burn calories and can help you stay fit.

Try to make healthy food choices every day. Avoid sugary drinks. Pay attention to portion sizes. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables

HOMEOPATHIC REMEDY FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Homeopathic treatment focuses on the patient as a person. The remedy is selected after a full individualizing examination, which includes the physical and mental constitution. These homeopathic remedies should be taken with professional advice.

CALCREA CARBONICA is considered one of the most common homeopathic medicine for weight loss. The patient is FAT, FAIR AND FLABBY.

CALCAREA ARSENICUM. The females tend to become fleshy and obese around menopause with sadness

PULSATILLA is mainly a female remedy with tendency to obesity in mild, gentle, females who, cry easily.