What is Obesity?

Obesity is a medical condition which means excess body fat accumulation that may have negative effect on health. People are considered obese when their BMI (Body Mass Index) is more than 30kgs/meter square.

BMI is calculated by dividing a person's weight by the square of the person's height.

BMI 25 to 30 is considered overweight while BMI over 40 suggests morbid obesity.

There is a normal range of body weight for every age, sex and body height. In obesity, weight exceeds upper limit by 30%.

Obesity is more common in women than in men

Obesity is not just a disability or cosmetic consideration. It can affect every single system in human body.  It may lead to severe medical conditions like,

1)      Heart Diseases

2)      Diabetes Mellitus

3)      High Blood Pressure

4)      Sleep Apnea

5)      Osteoarthritis

6)      Increased risk of Cancer

7)      Depression etc

 

Causes of Obesity

1)      Excess food intake

2)      Lack of Physical activity

3)      Hereditary ( obesity in family )

4)      Medical Conditions like PCOS (poly cystic ovarian syndrome), hypothyroidism, cushing’s syndrome etc

5)      Medicines induced – Corticosteroids, Insulin, Estrogens, Antidepressant etc

6)       Tumors

 

When should you get alert and consult your doctor

1)      Your menstrual cycle become irregular. Too often or too late cycles with change in flow.

2)      Your diabetes gets uncontrolled in spite of medication increased body weight.

3)      You experience problems in conceiving. Impotence and infertility are conditions worsened by obesity.

4)      Your blood pressure keeps on higher side along with increasing body weight.

5)      You start experiencing difficulty in breathing while following your daily routine.

6)      Recurrent skin infection in the skin folds.

7)      You experience swelling or/and pain in knee joints, back, neck etc

Homeopathy when treats the underlying causes of obesity effectively, there is improvement seen in all above stated health issues subsequently.

 

Treatment of obesity

Change in diet, change in lifestyle, exercise and homeopathic medicines makes a perfect combination for natural and healthy weight loss. Surgery is advised in extreme cases where BMI is more than 45.

 

Change in Diet and Lifestyle

ü  Avoid excess calories (sweets, fried food, junk food etc).

ü  Do not starve yourself to reduce weight.

ü  Don't avoid carbohydrates. You may reduce the quantity though.

ü  Avoid diet programs which promise dramatic and rapid weight loss. It may eventually deplete your muscle mass and lead to exhaustion.

ü  Add high fibre foods like vegetables, fruits, beans and whole grains. It prevents excess absorption of carbohydrates from intestine.

ü  Have plenty of red, yellow and orange fruits which are high in antioxidants.

ü  Avoid animal fats. These are very rich in cholesterols which can cause heart diseases along with obesity.

ü  Drink plenty of water. This can increase your metabolic rates thus help in burning more calories in the form of fat.

ü  Start being more active physically. Walk more. Use bikes or car less often.

ü  Pursue active recreational sports when home rather than watching TV or surfing net.

ü  Exercise 30 minutes a day, five days a week. It may include brisk walk, cycling, swimming, yoga etc.

ü  Follow regular meal timings.

ü  Reduce stress level with the help of meditation, yoga, new hobbies etc.

 

 

Obesity treatment with ‘Be Fit’ weight loss therapy at Imperial Homeopathy

 

We at Imperial Homeopathy have scientifically designed a program called as ‘Be Fit’ weight loss therapy. This program helps to understand root cause of your obesity and treat it accordingly. This program has benefitted more than 4800 patients in last two years with the success rate of 72%. As per our study and patient’s feedback, Be fit program has given long lasting relief without any side effects. 

As per our experience and clinical studies, homeopathy medicines that we give in Be fit program, modulates metabolism, increases rate of digestion of fats that you eat and detoxifies your body. Liver is the important organ that breaks down fat. These medicines positively stimulate liver cells so that it burns excess fat in diet. Medicines also reduces rate of absorption of digested fat so that body absorbs only the fat required for daily body functions. 

 

‘Be Fit’ weight loss therapy includes

1)      Natural homeopathic medicines to detoxify your body and burn excess fat

2)      Tailor-made diet program based on your body need.

3)      Tailor made lifestyle modification tips.

4)      Counselling with experts.   

Duration of Treatment	No. of Consultations	Weight loss expected	Treatment Charges
3 Months	4	3  to 5 kgs	4900/-
6 Months	8	6  to 10 kgs	9000/-
9 Months	12	11  to 16 kgs	12500/-
12 Months	15	15  to 22 kgs	16000/-