Obesity is a complex, chronic disease with several causes that lead to excessive body fat and sometimes, poor health. Body fat itself is not a disease, of course. But when your body has too much extra fat, it can change the way it functions. These changes are progressive, can worsen over time, and they can lead to adverse health effects. The good news is that you can improve your health risks by losing some of your excess body fat. Even small changes in weight can have a big impact on your health. Not every weight loss method works for everyone. Most people have tried to lose weight more than once. And keeping the weight off is just as important as losing it in the first place. The Signs of Obesity From the ages of 15 and 49, the proportion of obese males climbed from 19 to 23%. Likewise, the percentage increased from 21% to 24% among women. According to the survey’s results, age and obesity were directly correlated, which was true for both men and women. As people aged, fewer men and women were slim. However, for those who were obese, it was the exact opposite. Snoring Trouble sleeping Shortness of breath Sweating more than usual Pain, especially in the back and joints Excess body fat, particularly around the waist Fatigue is a condition that can range from mild to severe Skin conditions brought on by moisture buildup in the folds Inability to do simple physical activities that you could do without difficulty before weight gain Mental health conditions include low self-esteem, depression, humiliation Conditions related to Obesity Obese individuals are more likely to experience many potentially serious health issues, such as: Gout Diabetes Osteoarthritis Some cancers High blood pressure Heart disease and stroke Gallbladder disease and gallstones Breathing problems – sleep apnea High body fat to muscle ratio puts strain on your bones and internal organs. Additionally, it enhances the body’s inflammatory response, which is known to be a cancer risk factor. A significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes is obesity. Top 5 Homeopathic Medicines to Lose Weight 1. Calcarea Carbonica – It tops the list of homeopathic weight loss medicines. This medicine is mainly given when there is excess fat in the abdomen and the metabolism is working at a very low pace, resulting in obesity and weight gain. A patient requiring this medicine is fatty and flabby. In order to be eligible to use this medicine to lose weight, the constitutional symptoms shown by the patient are given utmost importance. For instance, the patients who require this medicine usually have a tendency to perspire profusely, especially on the head. These patients cannot tolerate cold air. Certain peculiar eating habits are also found in these patients. The eating habits include craving for boiled eggs, and strange things like chalk, clay, pencils, lime, etc. Due to a sluggish metabolic activity, the patients are almost always constipated. This medicine can also be considered if the excess weight gain is due to thyroid problems. 2. Natrum Mur: Natrum Mur is also a significant remedy that is employed to lose weight. This medicine is recommended when there is an excess of fat mainly in the thighs and buttocks as compared to other parts of the body. This medicine gives wonderful results if the person has gained excess weight due to long-continued stress or depression. The constitutional symptoms are always considered in the case of this medicine as well. The important constitutional symptoms include excessive heat in the patient’s body and intolerance towards the heat of the sun. The patients who require this medicine usually suffer from anemia. Another important symptom seen in patients suited to this medicine is the craving for extra salts in the diet. In essence, a person eligible for this medicine comes across as a person with weeping tendencies, especially when alone, worsens when someone consoles him/her and reserved nature. 3. Lycopodium: It is one of the most useful homeopathic remedies for fat loss . This is also used mainly when the thighs and buttock areas have excess fat, just like the above-mentioned medicine Natrum Mur. But again the constitutional symptoms that are unique to using Lycopodium differentiate between these two. The patients who require Lycopodium are chronic sufferers of gastric troubles like flatulence and constipation. They have a tendency to crave for sweet foods. They also indulge in hot drinks and hot food. They show a tendency to eat far beyond their capacity with resulting bloated abdomen and weight gain. Mentally, the person requiring this medicine is very irritable and easily roused to anger, especially on being contradicted.