Obesity can seriously affect the health of a person, increasing their risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. In the United States alone, more 35 percent of Americans have obesity with annual medical costs to treat obesity rising from $147 billion to almost $210 billion per year. There are several medications approved for obesity. Unfortunately, not a single medication or diet has been shown to help long-term. An individualized solution that repairs your metabolism leads to long-lasting and natural weight loss, adding years to your life and life to your years.
Health Issues Related to Obesity
Having severe weight issues can make you susceptible to problems that add more stress to your health burdens:
- High blood pressure
- Stroke
- Diabetes
- Back pain
- Osteoarthritis
The causes of obesity are multiple, including physical inactivity, dietary patterns that are causing inflammation, and other factors such as sleep apnea or chronic stress. Genetic predisposition plays a role, and influences responses to nutritional interventions. In order to make a difference with weight problems, all of these factors need assessment.
Proper Weight Loss
The first step to losing weight is to set up a plan. maintaining a daily caloric intake gives you the energy you need to complete the day, the concept of calorie reduction as a gatekeeper of weight loss is rapidly falling out of favor. While it is true that too few or too many calories are bad, most individuals with obesity are not eating even close to these extremes. The quality and composition of food are key. Natural weight loss on Long Island relies on the following interventions:
- Personalized nutrition plan, detoxification, and normalization of nutrient digestion through use of protein shakes and supplements.
- Genetic analysis to determine which foods are good for you, and which ones you may need to avoid.
- Blood work to evaluate your nutritional status, inflammation, and insulin resistance.
- Saliva hormone testing to evaluate your stress levels and reproductive hormones.
- Sleep apnea testing to make sure it is not holding you from losing weight.
Natural weight loss on Long Island is possible without the struggle of surgery. A personalized dietary plan and comprehensive approach can help reduce weight and avoid the other problems obesity issues can give you. Contact Integrative Cardiology Center of Long Island so that you can see the benefits of natural weight loss.