People who are obese can have one or more health problems as a
result of the excessive fat and weight they carry around. Some of these
issues can be serious or life threatening. These include high blood
pressure, diabetes, risk of stroke, high cholesterol and fatty liver
disease resulting from nonalcoholic issues, depression, sleep apnea and
gall bladder disease.
In women obesity can cause irregular periods and infertility as well as cancer of the uterus, cervix, ovaries and breasts. In men, infertility can also result as well as cancer of the prostate.
Aside from health issues or problems, the quality of life may also suffer because of the excessive weight. Obese persons may not be able to do some physical activities, may suffer discrimination and may avoid public places because of their weight. This could lead to social isolation and depression, physical discomfort or even sexual problems and shame.
Obesity Treatment
Treatment goals would be to reach a healthy weight and support weight at that level. Most likely, nutritionists, dietitians and obesity specialists will help in attainment of the weight goals. Therapists or trainers may also be required. These experts provide information and instruction on how to change eating as well as activity habits to healthier ones.
Treatment methods may consist of changes in diet, changes in activity level or exercise and behavioral changes. For some, there might be a need for prescription medications for weight-loss or surgeries to aid weight loss depending on the severity and health issues involved.
Prevention of Weight Gain after Treatment
There is only one way to prevent weight gain after treatment and that is to make lifestyle changes. When one goes back to overeating and living a sedentary lifestyle, the lost weight will be regained and weight may increase even more. Keeping active and eating healthy is the key to prevention of weight gain even for people taking prescription drugs or those who have undergone surgery.
Alternate Methods
Some advocates of natural medicine would recommend taking herbal remedies and food supplements for weight loss. There will be some that work while others may not work so well. However, note that many of these supplements may not be regulated by the Food and Drug Administration so that care should be taken when planning to use them. It is best to consult doctors and research into the different supplements before suing them.
Knowledge is the key to avoid complications or other health issues. There are also some who claim that hypnosis and acupuncture may work with obesity treatments. Again, consulting medical practitioners is best before attempting to add these to treatment.
Changes in Lifestyle and Behavior
The bottom line in treating and preventing obesity is sensible eating and leading a healthy lifestyle. Eating healthy balanced meals coupled with exercise is the only sure method to treat obesity when the cause is overeating. There are rare medical conditions which can cause obesity and treating these underlying conditions will usually reverse obesity.
In women obesity can cause irregular periods and infertility as well as cancer of the uterus, cervix, ovaries and breasts. In men, infertility can also result as well as cancer of the prostate.
Aside from health issues or problems, the quality of life may also suffer because of the excessive weight. Obese persons may not be able to do some physical activities, may suffer discrimination and may avoid public places because of their weight. This could lead to social isolation and depression, physical discomfort or even sexual problems and shame.
Obesity Treatment
Treatment goals would be to reach a healthy weight and support weight at that level. Most likely, nutritionists, dietitians and obesity specialists will help in attainment of the weight goals. Therapists or trainers may also be required. These experts provide information and instruction on how to change eating as well as activity habits to healthier ones.
Treatment methods may consist of changes in diet, changes in activity level or exercise and behavioral changes. For some, there might be a need for prescription medications for weight-loss or surgeries to aid weight loss depending on the severity and health issues involved.
Prevention of Weight Gain after Treatment
There is only one way to prevent weight gain after treatment and that is to make lifestyle changes. When one goes back to overeating and living a sedentary lifestyle, the lost weight will be regained and weight may increase even more. Keeping active and eating healthy is the key to prevention of weight gain even for people taking prescription drugs or those who have undergone surgery.
Alternate Methods
Some advocates of natural medicine would recommend taking herbal remedies and food supplements for weight loss. There will be some that work while others may not work so well. However, note that many of these supplements may not be regulated by the Food and Drug Administration so that care should be taken when planning to use them. It is best to consult doctors and research into the different supplements before suing them.
Knowledge is the key to avoid complications or other health issues. There are also some who claim that hypnosis and acupuncture may work with obesity treatments. Again, consulting medical practitioners is best before attempting to add these to treatment.
Changes in Lifestyle and Behavior
The bottom line in treating and preventing obesity is sensible eating and leading a healthy lifestyle. Eating healthy balanced meals coupled with exercise is the only sure method to treat obesity when the cause is overeating. There are rare medical conditions which can cause obesity and treating these underlying conditions will usually reverse obesity.
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