Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity isn't just a cosmetic concern. It's a medical problem that increases the risk of other diseases and health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain cancers
3. For Example 175 cm height and 70 kg weight:
BMI = 70 / (1.75 x 1.75) = 22.86
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6. The balance between calorie intake and
energy expenditure determines a person's
weight.
If a person eats more calories than he or she
burns (metabolizes), the person gains weight
(the body will store the excess energy as fat).
If a person eats fewer calories than he or she
metabolizes, he or she will lose weight.
Therefore, the most common causes of
obesity are overeating and physical inactivity.
Ultimately, body weight is the result of
genetics, metabolism, environment, behavior,
and culture.
7. Overeating leads to weight gain,
especially if Foods are high in fat or
sugar (for example, fast food, fried
food, and sweets) and have high
energy density (foods that have a lot of
calories in a small amount of food).
Diets high in fat contribute to weight
gain.
Diet of high glycemic index
Low fibre diet
Hybrid foods
Chemical insults (pesticides ,
insecticide, fertilizer, pollution)
11. Medications associated with weight gain include
certain
Antidepressants
Anticonvulsants
Diabetes medications
Oral contraceptives
Corticosteroids
High Blood Pressure medications
and Antihistamines cause weight gain
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19. High blood pressure
Dm type 2
Heart disease
Stroke
Renal stone , Gallbladder Stone
Depression
Sleep Apnea
Cancer (Meningioma, Multiple Myeloma, Adenocarcinoma of
the Esophagus, and Cancers of the Thyroid, Postmenopausal
breast, Gallbladder, Stomach, Liver, Pancreas, Kidney,
Ovaries, Uterus, Colon and Rectum ).
21. Constitutional and Miasmatic medicine
Phytolacca- Regulating the hunger pattern, and aiding proper
digestion of food. It also balances the hormones and metabolic
process of the body.
Fucus – It regulates hormones and maintains the digestion and
provides relief from constipation .
Calcarea Carbonicum- This remedy is mainly indicated for
people who have a tendency of slow metabolism. Calc carb is also
indicated in people who gain weight due to thyroid problems and
pregnancy.
Lycopodium - This is one of the best remedies for losing
weight. Lycopodium is mainly indicated in people who have a
tendency to gain weight on the lower body parts like thighs and
buttocks.
Natrum Phosphoricum- Mainly acts in people suffering
from an excess of acidity.
22. Case taking – virtual or Physical
Dietary changes- Personalized diet Plan
Exercise and Activity