The intake of more calories than are used in a daily diet is the simplistic reason for obesity however a very small number of cases are due to a disturbance in the functioning of the thyroid or pituitary glands.

If obesity is not caused by the thyroid or pituitary glands obesity can be easily overcome, to a great extent, by proper living and healthy eating.  Obesity can be made much worse by wrong habits of the consumption of excessive starches, fatty foods, and sugar; the lack of exercise is also a variable to becoming obese.

An obese persons’ symptoms can range from a variety of ailments and can be the root cause of the ailments being suffered but in general obesity includes excessive fat surrounding the body, especially the core area but the extremities are affected as well; shortness of breath when doing the least bit of activity such as climbing stairs; palpitations of the heart upon the slight exertion is also a symptom of obesity.

To begin treatment of obesity one must gradually reduce the caloric intake to the body, eat only nourishing foods that are non fattening.  Moderately start to exercise, slowly increasing the activity and always in as much open air space as possible, this is for more oxygen intake because oxygen burns fat and waste matter in the system fast.

In order for you to lose weight you must use up more calories than you take in.  Deep breathing and exercise is absolutely essential along with organic herbs and teas that will help cleanse and detoxify the body of waste matter buildup.

One must be very careful about using commercially prepared weight reduction formulas that are being widely promoted. Several deaths have been caused by using these products and should be investigated thoroughly.

I hope I gave some helpful information regarding the symptoms, causes and treatments to obesity. Please remember before embarking on any kind of weight reduction program to consult your physician or practicing holistic intern.

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