NUTRITION FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

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Weight management is an essential aspect of a healthy lifestyle. Carrying extra weight is a risk factor for several diseases and can have negative physical and emotional consequences. There are many poor forms of weight loss, but the only type that truly is successful and healthy is lifestyle modification. Proper nutrition must be considered at all times in any weight management program.

Effects of carrying extra weight:

Extra fat crowds space in which internal organs rest.
Extra fat puts stress on the back, legs, and internal organs.
Extra fat increases the body's resistance to the hormone insulin, which is a precursor to diabetes.
Extra fat increases the susceptibility to infection.
Being overweight is a risk factor for:
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Gallbladder Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Disease
- Stroke
Being overweight can lead to psychological problems, such as low self-esteem brought on by society's pressure to be thin (too thin!).

Common causes of becoming overweight

diabetes
tension
boredom
genetics
love of food
slow metabolism or thyroid disorder
poor diet
no exercise

There are many forms of weight control: dieting, fad diets, drugs, behavior modifications, surgery, total starvation, and jaw wiring to name just a few. There really is, however, only one truly healthy approach. This approach includes:

Well-balanced but calorie-reduced diet
Lifestyle modification that includes exercise or some form of physical activity
Nutritional supplementation that makes up for a lack of nutrients in the diet

Fiber is an important part of a well-balanced diet for weight loss and control. If taken before meals, fiber tends to fill you up so you feel satisfied and eat less.

Homeopathy offers methods of controlling the appetite for those who eat for reasons other than hunger and nutrition. For example, some people binge when they become anxious or sad. There are homeopathic remedies for anxiety and sadness that may curb the desire to eat to soothe these feelings.

There are also some supplements that serve as anti-craving formulas:

DL-phenylalanine control the appetite.
L-glutamine controls cravings for sugar and carbohydrate
Chromium helps fat loss while maintaining muscle and promotes stable blood sugar.

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