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Home Remedies Index
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Natural Weight Loss Treatment
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Home Remedies for Weight Loss.
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.
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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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