Obesity - Harmony Hormone Care

What is obesity?

Obesity is defined as having an excessive amount of body fat. More specifically, it refers to having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. BMI is a measure of body fat calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in meters squared.

Some key things to know about obesity:

• Obesity is a complex disease involving genetic, hormonal, environmental, behavioral, and cultural factors. It is not simply caused by overeating or lack of exercise.
• Obesity increases the risk for other serious health conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, certain cancers, liver and kidney disease, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, and more.
• Losing just 5-10% of body weight can have significant health benefits like improved blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. "Even modest weight loss can be beneficial," says Dr. Smith, obesity specialist at Harmony Hormone Care.
• Obesity is usually treated through lifestyle changes like eating healthier, increasing physical activity, behavior therapy, medications, and sometimes surgery. Harmony Hormone Care provides individualized "weight loss programs utilizing the latest medical advancements."
• The rate of obesity has nearly tripled worldwide since 1975. In the U.S., over 40% of adults are considered obese.

Some key questions about obesity include:

How do you calculate BMI?

BMI is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in meters squared. There are easy online BMI calculators that can determine your BMI when you enter your height and weight. A BMI of 30 or greater indicates obesity.

What causes obesity?

Obesity is caused by a complex interaction of genetic, hormonal, environmental, behavioral and cultural influences. There is rarely one single cause. Harmony Hormone Care examines "the unique hormonal imbalances underlying each individual's struggle with weight."

What are the health risks of obesity?

Obesity significantly raises the risk of developing over 50 serious health conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer and more. Even modest weight loss can vastly improve health.

In summary, obesity is a disease characterized by having excessive body fat, which greatly raises the risk of other health problems. While complex in cause, even small amounts of weight loss can be beneficial. Consult medical professionals like Harmony Hormone Care for individualized, compassionate obesity treatment plans.