A large number of people struggle with obesity, and the majority are working to overcome it. Sadly, there is not a “magical pill” that can help you lose weight. On the contrary, homeopathy is known for its efficacy to aid in weight loss. Being overweight poses a lot of issues for our general health, including heart diseases, bone diseases, hormonal imbalances, etc.
Obesity can be classified into various categories based on their Body Mass Index (BMI).
| BMI | Class |
| 18.5 or under | Under weight |
| 18.5 to <25 | “Normal” weight |
| 25 to <30 | Overweight |
| 30 to <35 | Class 1 obesity |
| 35 to <40 | Class 2 obesity |
| 40 or over | Class 3 obesity (also known as morbid, extreme, or severe obesity) |
What causes Weight Gain?
Gaining weight without much apparent effort may cause a lot of stress and you may think about what you are doing wrong.
Metabolic cause: It slows down with age and the calories you needed when you were younger are not required anymore. Eating more than required and not getting enough exercise is one of the common causes.
Medications: Certain medicines have weight gain as a side effect. For example; anti-depressants, corticosteroids, epilepsy medicine, etc.
Hormonal cause: Some diseases that disturb the harmony of hormones may cause weight gain such as PCOS, thyroid insufficiency, Diabetes, etc.
What are the Complications of Being Overweight?
Many of the consequences of obesity can diminish the quality of life and limit life expectancy. Obesity’s repercussions include the following:
• Heart diseases.
• Diabetes (Type 2).
• Risk of cancers.
• Snoring with disturbed sleep.
• Osteoarthritis.
• Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD)
• Liver diseases.
• Disorders related to the reproductive system.
• Urologic issues.
• Skin disorders.
• Social, economic, and psychological issues.
How Homeopathy Can Help in Weight Loss?
Losing weight seems like an impossible task but Homoeopathy can help you achieve that. Homeopathy works on your overall health and not just any particular targeted organ. This holistic nature of Homeopathic treatment makes it a perfect solution for metabolic disorders. Being overweight is not always related to eating unhealthy or eating an absurd amount of calories. Sometimes it can be related to certain metabolic disorders.
Homeopathy helps boost your sluggish metabolism and treats any underlying disorder after careful diagnosis by your Homoeopathic physician. The holistic approach towards your body makes it a perfect weight loss solution.
It may be wise to use homoeopathy to aid with your weight-loss journey. This journey of weight loss is a difficult one. You need support from peers and family to help you get through this hard phase. Homeopathy can be your most helpful hand throughout the process.
Five homeopathic treatments to aid in weight loss:
Your metabolic and digestive processes can be enhanced by the homeopathic medications. Homeopathy has been shown to improve both physical and mental health while producing very impressive weight-loss effects. Among the homeopathic treatments for losing weight are:
- BJain Calcarea carbonica: For fat around the central part of the body.
It is one of the most important remedies in Homoeopathy that can aid in the reduction of fat. This remedy is suitable for people who are generally cold and flabby. It can help patients with predominant central obesity. It may help the children with extra weight, too. It is indicated in people who tend to sweat a lot, even during sleep.
- BJain Phytolacca berries: For Post-natal weight gain.
It has beneficial action on the digestive system. It helps in reducing obesity and enhancing metabolism. It is widely used for weight gain in women after the delivery of a child.
- BJain Omeo Slim Drops: For overall weight loss.
It helps in the reduction of fat in a general and natural way. It is suitable for all age groups suffering from various diseases caused by obesity. It is helpful for people who have a tendency to gain weight easily.
- BJain Lycopodium: For fat around buttocks and thighs.
It is helpful in reduction of weight due to problems with the liver and stomach. It has been found helpful in people with a tendency to accumulate fat around thighs and buttocks.
- BJain Natrum muriaticum: For lower body fat
It is one of the greatest homeopathic medicines used in the reduction of fat in lower body parts. It can be very helpful for people who tend to get obese due to anxiety and depression. People who experience an increase in appetite and an increased desire for salty food may benefit from this homoeopathic remedy.
Conclusion:
Obesity itself can be very debilitating, and the addition of any other related disease may increase the trouble. Homoeopathy offers a variety of medicines for reduction of weight. Weight loss is not entirely reliable through medication alone. It can support the process, but other general management such as healthy dieting and frequent aerobic exercise must be done. In collaboration with a strictly followed diet, Homoeopathic treatment can help you achieve your desired weight goal. BJain Pharmaceuticals offers you good-quality medications that ensure results. Their BJain Omeo Slim Drops are composed of well-proven homeopathic medicines. This combination can make your difficult weight-loss journey quite easy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- What health risks are associated with obesity?
It can lead to higher risk of many health issues, namely diabetes, health related troubles, stroke, high blood pressure, hypercholesterolemia, sleep apnoea, joint pains, and low self-esteem.
- How can we be sure that we have obesity?
Body Mass Index is used to measure whether a person has weight within healthy limits according to her height. Normal BMI range is from 18.5 to 24.9. People with BMI ranging from 25 to 29.9 are considered to overweight and more than 30 are called obese.
Another method is waist circumference measurement. It is a better estimation for “Visceral fat”. In females, <80cm and in males <94cm is considered healthy. BMI is more universally accepted method for diagnosis as it considers different age and height group people.
- How can I reduce weight without dieting?
Dieting is viewed in very negative light. Dieting doesn’t mean that you have to give up on eating. It simply observing what you eat in a day. Reducing the amount of food and eating healthy food is very essential. You can do that without tagging yourself as someone who is on diet. You should exercise as per the limits of your body. Jogging, walking, simple aerobic exercises can help you reduce some extra pounds.
Dr Kiran Swami
Dr. Kiran Swami, BHMS, MD (Hom.), a Research Officer at BJain Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., holds degrees from Nehru Homeopathic Medical College, Delhi, and Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur. With expertise in homeopathy and a passion for research, she drives innovation in holistic healthcare solutions.