Obesity

Obesity is a medical condition that occurs when too much fat is located in the body. This goes beyond a cosmetic concern; it is an illness that increases the risk of suffering from many other health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure.

When obesity results from inherited, psychological, or environmental factors, losing weight effectively can become a challenging and emotional quest. Fortunately, there are multiple strategies that can help improve or prevent the health problems associated with obesity. 

These may include adopting a healthier diet, increasing physical activity, trying alternative treatments like intermittent fasting, or undergoing a prescription medication plan. 

Obesity is a complex health concern, influenced by multiple factors, such as:

• Genetics: While genes may provide susceptibility to excess weight, they often are not the exclusive determinant of one’s body composition. 
• Inflammation: Inflammatory processes can affect hormones and how the body stores and uses energy, leading to obesity problems. 
• Gut Microbiota: An imbalance in gut bacteria may contribute to weight gain and obesity.
• Medications: Some medications, such as certain antidepressants or antipsychotic drugs, can have weight gain as a known side effect.

Obesity is a medical condition that increases the risk of developing co-occurring illnesses and health problems. If not timely managed, obesity can end up being the root cause of issues such as:

• Heart disease and strokes: As obesity increases the chances of having high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels, the risk of suffering from heart disease is even greater. 
• Type 2 diabetes: Obesity affects the way your body uses insulin to control your blood sugar levels. If insulin resistance is developed, you may be at greater risk of developing diabetes.  
• Cancer: Obesity raises the risk of suffering from cancer in the uterus, cervix, colon, rectum, breasts, esophagus, liver, pancreas, and prostate. 
• Sleep apnea: Sleep issues are more easily developed in people with obesity, which can lead to dangerous issues such as sleep apnea. 
• Osteoarthritis: With increased stress placed on the joint, obesity can also lead to inflammation, swelling, and pain. 

Obesity is a complex disease that needs a multi-approach treatment to manage its symptoms while also losing weight. Some of the best strategies used to achieve this include multiple healthy lifestyle choices, such as:

• Balanced diet: A calorie-reduced and balanced diet tailored to one’s dietary preferences for the long term is essential to manage obesity. 
• Physical activity: Incorporating daily physical activity at least 5 times per week is a minimum for a healthy lifestyle. 
• Regular monitoring: Keeping track of food intake and physical activity to make necessary adjustments is a key tactic to losing weight. 
• Sleep: Good-quality sleep is proven to disrupt hunger and satiation to prevent overeating. 
• Stress management: Meditating and trying deep breathing exercises can help prevent stress-related binge eating. 
• Intermittent fasting: This is a type of eating pattern that includes certain eating windows per day and long periods of fasting. 
• Prescription medication: FDA-approved medications are a safe weight loss strategy used to achieve faster, better results. 

Our medically assisted programs and health-first approach ensure personalized action plans with ongoing support every step of the way.

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