Trying to Lose weight …?
Homeopathic Remedies can work Wonders.
Many people tend to gain weight quickly. obesity and being overweight are the leading issues among all age groups. Several factors contribute to weight gain.
The common causes are
· Diet and lack of physical activity – Regular intake of unhealthy fatty food and insufficient physical activities are the primary causes of obesity in children, teens, adults, and the elderly. Also, overeating is a common cause of obesity. All over the world, people have been suffering from obesity due to sedentary lifestyles and consumption of junk food. Many people consume very little amounts of fresh food, fruits, vegetables, and other nutritious foods and tend to eat more fatty and sugary products which has led to this epidemic.
· Genetics – Genes play a significant role in causing obesity. If one or both parents are obese, the person will likely suffer from obesity as well.
· Environmental/psychological factors – Many people tend to eat more when they are emotionally disturbed. Excess stress, anger, sadness, loneliness, boredom, and other strong emotions force people to eat fatty junk food to feel good about themselves.
· Certain medications and diseases – Medications like oral contraceptives are one of the triggering factors for rapid weight gain. Medical conditions like hypothyroidism, diabetes, PCOD(polycystic ovarian disease), etc., are also major contributors to obesity.
· Hormonal imbalances – Hormones are important contributors to obesity. Women tend to gain more weight during pregnancy and menopause due to hormones causing drastic changes in the body.
Homeopathy alone is not the answer for treating obesity and not the
substitute for diet and exercise. But, it will augment the weight loss by addressing the underlying health issues that is hampering the progress. Many people go for homeopathy for this purpose because it is the safest option with no side effects from the remedies.
Some of the common homeopathic remedies that help reduce weight are –
1. Calcarea Carbonicum
This remedy is mainly indicated for people who tend to slow metabolism, look chubby, and have excess fat in the abdominal area. These people usually suffer from constipation due to sluggish metabolic activity. Also, they tend to sweat a lot, especially over the head, and are very sensitive to cold weather. This remedy especially suits a girl who gains weight around the abdominal region during the onset of her puberty phase. This medicine also helps with many menstrual health problems of adolescent girls such as menstrual irregularities, ovarian cysts, and PCOD which are directly linked to obesity.
2. Lycopodium
This is one of the best remedies for losing weight. Lycopodium is
mainly indicated in people who tend to gain weight on the lower body parts like thighs and buttocks. Also, these people always complain of gastric troubles like flatulence, bloating in the abdomen, and constipation. They also have excessive hunger and a great tendency to eat far beyond their capacity, causing bloating immediately after eating. Emotionally, they are very irritated people
who tend to get angry over small issues. Generally, they are timid people who lack courage.
3. Natrum Muriaticum
This remedy is also indicated in people who tend to accumulate fat in the lower body parts like the buttocks and thighs. This remedy is mainly indicated in people with a ravenous hunger a craving for salt, and a tendency towards headaches and migraines. These people tend to gain weight after heartbreak or during the phase of depression.
4. Natrum Phosphoricum
Mainly acts in people suffering from an excess of acidity, causing sour eructations (belching) and a sour taste in the mouth. This remedy is a pH balancer in the body and acts as a natural antacid. Natrum Phos 6X two tablets twice a day before meals help to reduce not only the weight but also indigestion and a burning sensation in the stomach.
5. Phytolacca
Phytolacca mainly acts by regulating the hunger pattern and aiding the proper digestion of food. It also balances the hormones and metabolic processes of the body.
6. Fucus Vesiculosus
This is another excellent remedy for weight loss. This remedy is
indicated when the weight gain or obesity is mainly due to thyroidism. It aids in weight loss by controlling the thyroid hormone. Like any other remedy, Fucus also helps to maintain digestion and provides relief from constipation and flatulence. This remedy is usually given in the form of mother tincture which is in liquid form. 10 to 15 drops of remedy can be taken twice a day.
7. Antimonium Crudum
This is mainly prescribed for obese children to help them lose weight. A suitable candidate for this medicine is a child who possesses extreme irritability, a very cross nature, and an aversion
to being touched or being looked at. These children also have a marked aversion to cold bathing. The significant indicator of using this medicine to lose weight is the craving for acidic things like pickles in the child. The child’s tongue in this case is usually thickly white-coated and the stomach is deranged with alternate diarrhea and constipation due to a habit of overeating.
There are several more homeopathic remedies for weight loss. However, most of them are prescribed based on the individual state of disposition and temperament. Since homeopathy is the safest option, it is worth a try especially if you have tried all other ways like diet and exercise, with no satisfaction.
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Dr. Greeva Mankad