Introduction:
Homeopathy involves natural remedies to treat various conditions. Though there is little evidence for homeopathy, some people believe in homeopathy. Diet and exercise are primary in weight loss, but additional homeopathy remedies can also fasten the process. However, before starting a homeopathy treatment, it is best to consult a physician to confirm if the homeopathy remedies will not affect any current medical issues.
What Are the Common Factors Causing Weight Gain?
Many people tend to gain weight quickly. Obesity and being overweight are the leading issues among all age groups. Several factors contribute to weight gain. They are
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Diet and Lack of Physical Activity: Regular intake of unhealthy fatty food and insufficient physical activities are the primary cause of obesity in children, teens, adults, and the elderly. Also, over-eating is a common cause of obesity. All over the world, people have been suffering from obesity due to a sedentary lifestyle and the consumption of junk food. As a result, many people consume significantly fewer amounts of fresh food, fruits, vegetables, and other nutritious foods and tend to eat more fatty and sugary products, which has led to this epidemic.
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Genetics: Genes play a significant role in causing obesity. If one or both parents are obese, the person will likely suffer from obesity.
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Environmental and Psychological Factors: Many people tend to eat more when they are emotionally disturbed. Excess stress, anger, sadness, loneliness, boredom, and other strong emotions force people to eat fatty junk food to feel good about themselves.
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Medications and Diseases: Medications like oral contraceptives are one of the triggering factors for rapid weight gain. Medical conditions like hypothyroidism, diabetes and PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease) are also significant contributors to obesity.
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Hormonal Imbalances: Hormones are essential contributors to obesity. Women tend to gain more weight during pregnancy and menopause due to hormones causing drastic changes in the body.
What Are the Six Best Homeopathic Remedies to Lose Weight?
Some of the common homeopathic remedies that help reduce weight are
1. Calcarea Carbonica
This remedy is mainly for people who tend to have slow metabolism, look chubby, and have excess fat in the abdominal area. These people usually suffer from constipation due to sluggish metabolic activity. Also, they tend to sweat a lot, especially over the head, and are very sensitive to cold weather.
Calc carb is also indicated in people who gain weight due to thyroid problems and pregnancy. But, again, this remedy can be indicated after a proper evaluation of a person.
2. Lycopodium
This is one of the best remedies for losing weight. Lycopodium is mainly indicated in people who tend to gain weight on the lower body parts like thighs and buttocks. Also, these people complain of gastric troubles like flatulence, bloating in the abdomen, and constipation. They also have excessive hunger and a great tendency to eat far beyond their capacity, causing bloating immediately after eating food. Emotionally, they are very irritated and angry over minor issues.
3. Natrum Muriaticum
This remedy is also indicated in people who tend to accumulate fat in the lower body parts like the buttocks and thighs. This remedy is mainly indicated in people with a ravenous hunger, a craving for salt, and a tendency towards headaches and migraines. These people tend to gain weight after heartbreak or during the depression.
4. Natrum Phosphoricum
Mainly acts in people suffering from an excess of acidity, causing sour eructations (belching) and a sour taste in the mouth. This remedy is a pH balancer in the body and acts as a natural antacid. Natrum Phos 6X two tablets twice a day before meals helps to reduce not only the weight but also indigestion and a burning sensation in the stomach.
5. Phytolacca
Phytolacca mainly acts by regulating the hunger pattern, and its phytoconstituents aid in the proper digestion and absorption of food, thereby reducing food intake. It also balances the hormones and metabolic processes of the body and lowers the feeling of weakness. Furthermore, combining diet, exercise, and Phytolacca can reduce weight quickly.
6. Fucus Vesiculosus
This is another excellent remedy for weight loss. This remedy is indicated when the weight gain or obesity is mainly due to thyroidism. It aids in weight loss by controlling the thyroid hormone. Like any other remedy, Fucus helps maintain digestion and relieves constipation and flatulence. This remedy is usually given in the form of mother tincture, which is in liquid form. 10 to 15 drops of a remedy can be taken twice a day.
What Are the Other Homeopathic Remedies for Weight Loss?
There are several more homeopathic remedies for weight loss. However, most of them are prescribed based on individual disposition and temperament. Nevertheless, since homeopathy is the safest option, it is worth a try, especially if an individual has tried all other ways, like diet and exercise, with no satisfaction. The other remedies include
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Graphites: It is best for women with menstrual problems and menopausal women.
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Capsicum Annum: It helps in fat loss, especially in the waist and hip regions.
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Ferrum Metallicum: It is associated with iron, transports oxygen to various body parts, and burns excess fat.
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Bromium: It helps people with thyroid issues to lose weight.
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Thyroidinum: It is a medicine manufactured from the animal thyroid glands, which can reduce weight in people with thyroid issues.
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Ammonium Mur: This can be given to individuals with fatty buttocks but thin legs.
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Ammonium Carb: This can be taken by individuals with nasal congestion, depression, and cardiac problems.
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Antimonium Crudum: It is given to obese children and young adults with stomach problems.
Conclusion:
Homeopathy alone is not the answer for treating obesity and not the substitute for diet and exercise. But, it will augment the weight loss by addressing the underlying health issues hampering the progress. Many people go for homeopathy for this purpose because it is the safest option with no side effects from the remedies.
