Homoeopathy & Nutrition: The Best Weight Loss Solution
What is Obesity?
Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it
may have an adverse effect on health. It
is not the same as being overweight, which means weighing too much. A person
may be overweight from extra muscle, bone, or water, as well as from having too
much fat. Both terms mean that a person's weight is higher than what is thought to
be healthy for his or her height.
People are considered obese when their body mass index (BMI), a measurement obtained by
dividing a person's weight in kilograms by the square of the person's height
in metres, exceeds 30 kg/m2.
Know your BMI:
Your BMI (Body Mass Index) estimates how much you
should weigh based on your height. Here are the steps to calculate it:
- Check your weight in kg ( W)
- Check your height in metres (H) and square it (H2)
- Divide W by H2 to get your BMI
For example, a woman who weighs 65 kg and is 5 feet
tall has a BMI of 28.
Use the chart below to see what category your BMI
falls into, and whether you need to be concerned about your weight.
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BMI
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Classification
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< 18.5
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underweight
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8.5–24.9
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normal weight
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25.0–29.9
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overweight
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30.0–34.9
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class I obesity
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35.0–39.9
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class II obesity
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≥ 40.0
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class III obesity
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Waist Circumference:
Your waist measurement is another way to estimate how much
body fat you have. Extra weight around your middle or stomach area increases
your risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure, high cholesterol and stroke.
People with "apple-shaped" bodies (meaning their waist is bigger than
their hips) also have an increased risk for these diseases.
By
measuring your waist circumference, doctors can track your body composition
before, during, and after your weight
loss efforts.
A
high-risk waist circumference is:
- A man with waist measurement over 40 inches (102 cm).
- A woman with waist measurement over 35 inches (88 cm).
Waist-hip
ratio is the ratio of the
circumference of the waist to that of the hips.
It measures the proportion by which fat is distributed around the torso.
A
waist-hip ratio of 0.7 for women and 0.9 for men has been shown to correlate
strongly with general health and fertility.
Effects of Obesity:
Obesity increases the likelihood of various diseases, particularly heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnoea, certain
types of cancer, and
osteoarthritis. Obesity is most commonly caused by a combination of excessive food energy intake, lack of physical activity, and genetic susceptibility, although a few
cases are caused primarily by genes, endocrine disorders, medications or psychiatric
illness. Evidence to support the view that some obese people eat little yet
gain weight due to a slow metabolism is limited; on average obese people have a
greater energy expenditure than their thin counterparts due to the energy
required to maintain an increased body mass.
Treatments for obesity (source: The Mayo Clinic)
Obesity treatments
have two objectives: To achieve a Healthy Weight & to maintain that healthy weight.
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There
is no miracle cure for obesity, and most reputable weight loss solutions emphasize that diet, exercise and behavioral
changes are more important than weight loss medications.
Whichever method you choose to lose weight, you will be
required to adhere to a strict, healthy diet and exercise in conjunction with
the remedy or herb that may have been prescribed.
Emotional Triggers & Issues Are Involved in the
Obesity Epidemic
Whether it is insecurity, a need for love and
caring, a feeling of poverty, an inability to accomplish goals, and the other
stresses of life we all deal with, some people exhibit these emotional problems
in the way they carry their weight around.
Some people become anorexic and can't keep the
weight on, while others keep putting on the kilos. Homeopathy offers treatments
for various aspects of obesity.
Homeopathic medicines may help a person lose weight
by balancing out the emotional issues surrounding the problem. When the person
feels they have better coping mechanisms, more control in their choices, and
self control the weight will come off on its own. Of course, they must take the
steps to improve lifestyle and select healthy choices.
With the homeopathic stimulus a person can lose
weight by improving digestion, elimination, and metabolism. A homeopath takes
an in-depth life history and clinical consultation to learn everything about a
person in search of the matching energy remedy. Constitutional treatment means
finding a holistic approach that covers likes, dislikes, physical weakness and
strengths, taking into consideration play, work, goals, and relationship
issues.
Homeopathic
remedies are gentle, safe and effective with no side effects. You do not have
to worry about over-dosing on drugs, getting addicted to these medications as
in the many medical traumas associated with diet aids and supplements.
Along
with Chakra Healing & Guided Colour Meditation, the motivation for you to
stay on track consistently with a nutritional diet plan is achieved. Additionally, it also makes you a better person
in all aspects of your life, as the psychological effects of being obese have
been taken care of.
The
barriers to healthy weight loss include low thyroid
function, diabetes or insulin resistance,
malnutrition caused by a poor diet, high cortisol levels and stress, sleep
disorders, and hormonal imbalances.
Any
Weight Loss program would remain incomplete
without adequate inclusion of Exercise in your daily routine. Exercise daily. Plan
your regimen by doing aerobic activity and stretching exercises. This way your
body will be strong, your heart will enjoy the cardiovascular workout, and your
joints will be more mobile.
Basically
homeopathy attempts to correct digestive
disorders, improve metabolism and help in easy elimination - the three main
prerequisites for reducing weight. The medicines are prescribed after studying
the pattern of symptoms as they appear in the patient. A homeopath questions
the patient extensively before prescribing the remedy for the individual.
At
URJAA HOMOEOPATHIC CENTRE, we have been successfully
giving weight loss solutions to our clients.
The programs are designed in accordance with expert Dieticians, customized according to individual
needs. The treatment protocols are charted out to ensure that you lose weight
gradually without landing up with any side-effects such as nutritional
deficiencies, hair loss, etc. Regular scientific monitoring is done every month
to keep a check on the patient's health.
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for our Customized Weight Loss Packages suited to your body needs –
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