Obesity is becoming a widespread epidemic in India leading to major health issues like heart diseases, diabetes, and joint disorders. Obesity is also implicated as a factor in neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease.Obnoxious eating habits, unhealthy lifestyle, and improper sleep patterns are leading causes for obesity. To tackle this issue, one can rely on homoeopathy.
World Health Organisation claims, one in eight people globally are living with obesity. According to a study by Lancet, “An estimated 44 percent of adults worldwide (more than 2 billion) are overweight or obese.” Lancet also stated that obesity has emerged as a potential threat to public health.
To understand how we can tackle this issue with the help of Homoeopathy, OnlyMyHealth interacted with Dr Shreepad Khedekar, MD and Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery, Mumbai.
Homoeopathy And Obesity
Explaining how Homoeopathy can work on reducing obesity, Dr Khedekar said, “Homoeopathy takes into account factors like metabolism, hormonal imbalance, and emotional well-being through individualised remedies. Homoeopathy deals with weight loss management by treating the root causes of obesity by using constitutional remedies based on the patient’s symptoms and structure.”
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How Does Homoeopathy Heal Obesity?
As per Dr Khedekar, the homoeopathic treatment depends on what has caused obesity and thus various medications are used to aid in weight reduction. “Calcarea Carbonica can be used for those with excess fat in the abdomen and for treating poor metabolism which leads to obesity and weight increase.”
Talking about the treatment for children, Dr Khedekar said, “For obese children who need assistance with their weight problem, Antimonium Crudum can help.”
Ignatia and Natrum Mur are given to overweight people who have gained a lot of weight due to depression. People with hypothyroidism who have gained weight may be put under Calcarea Carb or Lycopodium for effective shedding of extra pounds. Alumina and Nux Vomica are given when bowel movement difficulties are the cause of obesity.
Lifestyle Changes
Apart from the Homoeopathic medication, Dr Khedekar emphasised on changing lifestyle to overcome obesity. “Weight loss can be achieved through exercise and healthy eating plans, and no medication is a replacement for exercise. Diets should be strictly controlled for weight loss and a low carb diet is highly recommended for it. Homoeopathic medicines are not ‘fat dissolving’ by nature but work by stimulating the body's metabolism to burn more fat,” he said.
Adding further about the homoeopathic plan to reduce obesity, Dr Khedekar said, “The homoeopathic doctor frequently collaborates with the patient so as to formulate a holistic plan that may include dietary changes, exercise plans, and stress reduction strategies.”
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Conclusion
Weight loss is the key to preventing or even reversing major underlying conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and even Alzheimer’s disease. Homoeopathy proves to be a great treatment option for overcoming obesity. Dr Khedekar while concluding said, “Balanced diet that is rich in whole foods, regular physical activity is as essential along with the medicinal course to lose weight. Stress management techniques like meditation or deep breathing exercises, can also be helpful in managing emotional eating and promoting overall well-being.”