Home Remedies for Obesity.

Obesity may be described as a condition characterized by excessive
deposition or storage of fat in the body. It usually results from
consumption of food in excess of physiological needs.

Obesity is a serious health hazard as the extra fat puts a strain on the
heart, kidneys, and liver as well as the large weight-bearing joints such
as the hips, knees, and ankles, all of which shortens the life span. It has
been truly said: "The longer the belt, the shorter the life. Overweight
persons are susceptible to several diseases like coronary thrombosis,
heart failure, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, gout, liver, and
gall-bladder disorders.

Most often, the chief cause of obesity is overeating, that is, the intake
of calories beyond the body's energy requirement Some people have a
habit of consuming high-calorie foods. Obesity is rarely the result of
disturbances of the thyroid or pituitary glands. Glandular disorders
account for only about two per cent of the total incidence.
Lime Juice-Honey:
Fasting on lime juice-honey water is highly beneficial in the treatment
of obesity. In this mode of treatment, one teaspoon of fresh honey
should be mixed with the juice of half a lime in a glass of lukewarm
water and taken at regular intervals.

Jujube:
The leaves of jujube or Indian plum are another valuable remedy for
obesity. A handful of leaves should be soaked overnight in water and
this water should be taken in the morning, preferably on an empty
stomach. This treatment should be continued for at least one month to
achieve beneficial results.

Cabbage:
Cabbage is considered to be an excellent home remedy for obesity.
Recent research has revealed that a valuable chemical called tartaric
acid is present in this vegetable which inhibits the conversion of sugar
and other carbohydrates into fat Hence, it is of great value in weight
reduction. Substituting a meal with cabbage salad would be the
simplest way to stay slim.

Tomato:
Tomatoes are valuable in obesity. One or two ripe tomatoes taken early
morning as a substitute for breakfast, for a couple of months, are
considered a safe method of weight reduction. They also supply the
food elements essential to preserve health.
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