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Obesity is a chronic, complex disease characterized by excessive, abnormal body fat accumulation that poses significant health risks.
Obesity is a chronic, complex medical condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of body fat that poses risks to health. It is defined by a body mass index (BMI) usually of 30 or higher.
Homeopathy addresses obesity through a holistic, individualized approach that targets the underlying causes of weight gain, such as hormonal imbalances, emotional eating, and slow metabolism.
Important highlights and key medical insights about this condition.
Definition: BMI > 30 is considered obese; BMI >25 is considered overweight.
Health Risks: Significantly increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, severe joint pain (osteoarthritis), and at least 13 types of cancer.
Impact on Children: Childhood obesity rates are rising rapidly, affecting nearly 20% of children in some studies.
Stigma: Obesity is associated with social isolation and weight bias, affecting mental health.
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Obesity affects over one billion people globally, including adults and children across all income levels, but it is more prevalent in adults (16% globally) and rising rapidly among children.
See a doctor for obesity if your BMI is 30 or higher, or if you have a BMI of 25–29.9 with weight-related health issues.
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Qualifications: BHMS , BHS(Public Health ,Canada)
Management: Even small weight losses (5–10% of total body weight) can significantly reduce health risks. Treatment includes diet changes, increased activity, and sometimes medication or surgery.
Causes: Primarily driven by consuming more calories than burned, along with genetic factors, poor diet quality, lack of sleep, high stress, and certain medications.
Qualifications: BHMS.(FMHMC), MSc Psychology and Counselling, PG Diploma in Guidance and Counselling, Diploma Interactive Drawing Therapy (IDT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), De‑addiction Training (NIMHANS).
Qualifications: BHMS
Qualifications: BHMS (Homeo), MSc Psychology, PG Diploma in Guidance & Counselling, Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education, Bachelor of Health Science Public Health (Canada), Certified Public Health Inspector of Canada.