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Background - Obesity occurs when an individual has too much body fat.
- Obesity is different than being overweight, which means weighing too much.
- Both obesity and being overweight mean that an individual's weight is greater than what is considered healthy given his or her height.
- Obesity occurs over time when an individual eats more calories than he or she expends.
- Complications of obesity may include diabetes, stroke, heart disease, arthritis and some cancers.
Causes
The most common causes for obesity include: - Genetics
- Overeating
- A high-fat diet
- physical inactivity
Symptoms
Symptoms of obesity may include: - Difficulty in doing normal daily activities
- A large frame
- Lethargy or fatigue
- Shortness of breath
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Obesity Expert Articles |
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Guggulu and Obesity
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by: Mita Majumdar |
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April 21, 2008 |
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According to a clinical study published in the Journal of Postgraduate Medicine, the ayurvedic herb, Guggulu (Commiphora mukul), was found to be significantly effective in reducing weight in obese people. The researchers from the Swami Prakashananda Ayurveda Research Centre, India, conducted an open, comparative trial over a period of 30 days in 56 adults weighing more than 90 kg.
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Can Acupuncture Help with Weight Loss?
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by: Mita Majumdar |
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April 21, 2008 |
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According to the scientists from Hebei Medical University, China, acupuncture can significantly help in slimming. The study involved 80 adults with simple obesity. The participants were equally and randomly divided into an acupuncture group and a medication group.
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Obesity News and Blogs |
Alternative Methods for Weight Loss |
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ourvalley.org - July 31, 2008
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Curious about other alternative methods of weight loss? This piece covers treatments from acupuncture and hypnotherapy to bariatrics and supplementation.
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Lose Weight With Green Tea |
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www.dietfatloss.net - July 29, 2008
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Green Tea has been heralded as a remedy for a number of ailments. Obesity is an ailment indeed, more so to those suffering from it. If drinking tea can help lose weight, why not try it? This article tells you how to...
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Atkins Diet Better than Traditional Low-Fat Diet |
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www.msnbc.msn.com - July 24, 2008
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A study indicates that a low-carb diet and a Mediterranean style diet helps lose more weight as compared to a traditional low-fat diet. The study also claimed that low-carb Atkins diet improved cholesterol and is easy to stick to.
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Chain Restaurants, Calorie Count and NYC |
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health.usnews.com - July 22, 2008
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Chain restaurants such as Burger King, McDonalds, and others have started posting new menu boards which included calorie count. This was previously available only online and on tray liners.
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High Fat Diet Can Change the Body Clock |
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www.naturalnews.com - May 20, 2008
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The internal clock of the human body can undergo changes if the human body consumes high fat food even for a short period, reveals a study by the Northwestern University and Evanston Northwestern Healthcare in Illinois. The present high fat fads in fast food can play with your health in a negative way concludes researchers.
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