OBESITY
Obesity is a condition of excess body weight. Present definition is over 25% body fat in females and over 20% body fat in males. The theory that obesity is a will-power or self-discipline problem is dated. There is no clear understanding of the biochemical defects that cause it.
Causes of Obesity
Obesity has many contributing factors. These include: genetic factors, environmental factors, diet and eating habits, levels of activity, stress (emotional and physical), other emotional problems, drugs, cultural orientation, metabolic and endocrine disorders, development issues and physiologic regulation, and rarely brain damage.
Signs and Symptoms of Obesity
Obesity leads to excessive body fat composition and excessive weight. Frequently, there are associated emotional problems, many of which develop due to the social stigmata of obesity. Poor exercise tolerance is present, often from the lack of routine exercise.
Homoeopathy certainly helps in reduction of weight but diet control and exercise have to given prior importance. |
