|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As you would have read in the information pages relating to Obesity, it is a condition that affects millions. It is important that you understand that there are no magic cures to losing weight and keeping it off. |
|
 |
|
|
Oral Medication
There are currently 3 available prescription treatments within the UK; these are Acomplia, Reductil and Xenical. These oral treatments can be broken into two groups, appetite suppressants and fat inhibitors. Acomplia and Reductil are both appetite suppressants and work in the mind and central nervous systems releasing chemicals in the brain which work to prevent the body from feeling hungry allowing you to decrease your calorie intake. Xenical, which is a fat inhibitor, works in the intestinal tract to stop up to a third of the fat that you consume in your diet from being absorbed into the body. For more information on any of these treatments please follow the links below:
|
|
Acomplia – The newest of the three treatments, works by blocking receptors in the brain to suppress appetite whilst maintaining a high metabolism and having beneficial effects on the endocannabinoid system which regulates body weight.
Reductil – Works by increasing the amount of noradrenaline and serotonin free to act in the brain. This enhances the feeling of fulfillment from eating, making you feel satisfied after eating less food.
Xenical – This treatment is a fat inhibitor and works in the intestinal tract to stop up to a third of the fat which you consume from being absorbed into the body.
You can purchase these medications from HealthExpress by completing one of our online consultations. This will ask you for a series of medical questions relating to your condition which will then be reviewed by one of our GMC registered doctors. If you are found to be suitable for treatment you will then be able to login to the members area of our website and place an order. To start your online consultation with HeathExpress click here. |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
Physical Activity
Similar to diets, most people start of with the best intentions by joining the local gym and even go as far as signing up for a deluxe 'gold' annual membership and going a few times before it gets into the 'chore' stage. Don't worry, many people do exactly that - oops and I nearly forgot... did you leave your direct debit going because you felt guilty in cancelling?
The reality is that there are no hard and fast rules to exercising apart from consistency. Keep things in perspective - make it a gradual process and build on your success. Celebrate milestones and achievements - and get the feel good factor before continuing. Once you get into a routine, you will probably find it hard to stop - and that's when you are half way home!
Keep an eye on your progress by weighing yourself - but don't get too disheartened or even give up because the weight isn't coming off after a few weeks - keep going and above all keep enjoying it. |
| |
|
|
 |
|
Yoga is a great form of exercise to help lose weight.
Flexibility, joint and muscle pain reduction, better range of motion, improved posture, increased metabolism and increased lung capacity are just some of the many benefits of yoga.
Due to increased blood flow, yoga equipment is a great way to detoxify the body and to release stress and tension. A yoga workout can burn up to 360 calories in an hour session.
A full range of yoga equipment and special packs are available including yoga mats, yoga mat bags, yoga balls and much more. |
|
|
Meal Replacements
Meal replacements are designed to make you loose weight by lower your daily calorie intake by replacing meals with supplements which are most commonly in liquid form. When you eat fewer calories than the body requires each day, which is around 2000 for women and 2500 for men, your body has to draw this energy from your fat stores. With upwards of 600 calories being taken from these stores daily along with a good exercise plan this method of weight loss can be very successful as a long term solution for reaching your goals. |
|
Low Carbohydrate diets (e.g. The Atkins’ Diet)
Low carbohydrate diets work with the idea that reducing your intake of these types of foods results in less insulin being produced by the body. This in turn causes the body to take use fat and protein stores as its main source of energy. These diets, including the famous Atkins Diet, are very popular and relatively successful as they allow you to eat almost unlimited quantities of meat and dairy products. On the downside of this type of diet, when you cut out carbohydrates completely from your diet the body produces ketone bodies which are used to fuel parts of the body that cannot work off of the energy provided by these fat stores. When these bodies are produced in the body they can cause side effects such as nausea, fatigue and bad breath.
Very Low Calorie Diets (VLCDs)
Very low-calorie diets, or VLCDs, are a type of diet that needs constant monitoring from a doctor or health professional as they are designed to cause rapid weight loss which can potentially be unsafe. These diets consist of a series of specially formulated meal replacements, designed to promote weight loss whilst drastically cutting calorie intake, are usually in the form of bars or liquid shakes. Used for several weeks or months these formulas which are primarily protein based, consisting of either meat or fish, provide less than 800 calories per day. This treatment is often used in combination with physical activity, behavioural therapy or prescription weight loss medication. |
|
|
|
Herbal / Natural Products
Hoodia Gordonii Diet Extra is a natural slimming pill that can reduce your calorie intake by up to 2000 per day. By suppressing your appetite, you can easily help control your diet and weight easily and effectively with Hoodia Gordonii Diet Extra. The active ingredient in Hoodia is the P57 appetite suppressant molecule. 2 capsules taken an hour before each meal will give you a feeling of being full, resulting in less food being consumed. This means less food being consumed and less fat and calorie intake. By combining Hoodia Gordonii with a sensible diet and regular exercise you will start losing weight and help keep it off for good.
- Suppress the appetite
- Reduce calorie intake by up to 2000 per day
- Natural and effective weight loss and control
- Help maintain a healthy weight
- No known side effects
|
|
 |
|
|
|
Fat Blocker is a simple yet effective way to lose weight. Each capsule has the ability to block up to 6 grams of fat. Imagine being able to eat the foods you enjoy, without absorbing all the fat. Fat Blocker contains Chitosan, which is a natural fiber found in shellfish. The Chitosan acts as a magnet to fat, allowing it to pass naturally through the body without being absorbed into your system. This helps to stop excess fat from being stored and building up in your body.
- Reduce the absorption of fat
- Enjoy your favourite foods
- Easy and effective weight loss and control
- All natural ingredients
- No known side effects
Anti-Obesity Surgery
In extreme cases of obesity, where this condition becomes immediately life threatening, there are several surgical options. The most common of these surgeries is the installation of a gastric band to reduce the size of a persons stomach. Before this treatment can be given patients must firstly meet certain medical criteria, along with an assessment of their emotional and physical well being. This method to reduce weight is a final option and will not be given before all other treatments have been exhausted and unsuccessful. Once the procedure has been successfully completely patience are provided with specialist dietary advice and help with adjusting their lifestyle with the decreased size of their stomach. |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
