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Obesity
Jan 29
In medical terms obesity is a condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse affect on health.
The ill effect of obesity includes:-
* It reduces life expectancy.
* Increase health problem.
* Increase the likely hood of various diseases.
1. Heart disease
2. Type 2 diabetes
3. breathing difficulties during sleep
4. certain type of cancer
5. Osteoarthritis.
Basic reason and cause of obesity:-
* Excessive dietary calories
* Lack of physical activity
* Genetic susceptibility
Also there are some rare cases which cause obesity are:-
* Genes
* Endocrine DISORDERS
* Medications
* Psychiatric illness
Slow metabolism and in addition all these causes and reasons are supported by over eating habit.
The primary and basic treatment which is possible at home is physical exercise, dieting, weight loss programs, medication and clinical protocol.
If needed some supplements can be taken as anti-obesity drugs to reduce appetite or inhibit fat absorption. In very severe cases, surgery is performed or an intragastric balloon is placed. This is to reduce stomach volume and bowel length, leading to earlier satiation and reduced ability to absorb nutrients from food.
For a common man is having too much body fat or overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health.
Now, it’s not just a problem among high income countries, overweight and obesity are now dramatically on the rise in low and middle- income countries, particularly in urban settings.
Obesity is a major risk factor and estimated 2.5 million deaths per year. The weight may come from muscles, bones, fat and body water.
The balance between calories in and calorie out is different. Read more...
Anti obesity drugs, also known as diet pills, are pharmacological agents that is used to reduce or control one’s weight. These medications conduct weight loss simply by suppressing the appetite of the user and speeding up the person’s metabolism. This is done by using catecholamines and their derivatives, like amphetamine made pills. Other pills affect the body’s absorption of specific nutrients. Orlistat or Xenical is able to block the digestion of fat, preventing it from being absorbed in your body. Fiber supplements like glucomannan and guar gum can lower the absorption of calories.
Diet medication is commonly prescribed as treatment for those who are obese. These meds should only be taken based on the doctor’s prescription since they cause side effects. Other diet pills are used as stimulants, but these are not suggested for overweight patients who are after long term weight loss.
The first popular weight loss product was amphetamines in the 30s. Aside from being able to suppress appetite, they were able to increase the user’s alertness. More people began to use these pills in the next few decades, along with other meds believed to induce more weight reduction. A ‘Rainbow pill’ following began, with people using diuretics, laxatives, and barbiturate in an attempt to wade the effects of the stimulants. This led to a a huge number of deaths, and was later investigated. Because of the increased number of pill intake, additional restrictions were set forth on the medical marketplace. The Food and Drug Administration then forbid the use of amphetamines.
The latest development in anti obesity drugs is the Rimonabant or Acomplia, which blocks cannabinoid (CB1) receptors to lessen the user’s appetite. This is achieved by stimulating particular neuro-transmitters which is in charge of your food intake. Your overall food intake and appetite decrease, not only leading to a reduced weight but at the same time preventing extra weight gains. Rimonabant also prevents hyperlipidemia and insulin resistance, two effects of obesity. Using Rimonabant is not enough, because this should come with proper and an exercise program. Similar to almost all, if not all, anti obesity meds, it is only recommended for adults with serious weight problems.
Being overweight is a serious matter and should not be interpreted as a slight increase of your weight. In truth, diet medications are commonly used if the advantages are greater than any other form of treatment. It is always best to take these products along with a proper diet and exercise. Read more...
Causes of Obesity :
The most common cause of weight gain is consuming too much fat and not doing enough exercise to burn off the excess calories. What typically lead us to gain weight and become obese are imbalances in the mind and body:
* Nutritional Imbalance: eating foods that don’t provide the body with the essential nutrients that it needs to function optimally. Read more...
