Obesity Symptoms

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Obesity by itself is not a disease. Obesity is a symptom and normal response by the body to an unhealthy internal and external environment. However if things don’t change, chronic obesity can be taxing and has very negative effects on many systems of the body. People who are overweight or obese are at an increased risk for several serious health conditions:

  • All-Causes of Death and Mortality

  • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

  • Type 2 Diabetes (High Blood Sugar)

  • Dyslipidemia (High Cholesterol and High Triglycerides)

  • Heart Disease

  • Blindness

  • Stroke

  • Kidney Disease

  • Fatty Liver Disease

  • Gallbladder Disease

  • Cancers (endometrial, cervical, ovarian, breast, colon, kidney, gallbladder, liver, prostate cancer and more)

  • Infertility

  • High Estrogen

  • Low Testosterone

  • Erectile Dysfunction

  • Alzhiemer’s Disease

  • Mental Illness

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Gout

  • Back Pain

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Disc Herniation

  • Fibromylagia

  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea

  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

If you are experiencing any of these conditions or want to prevent and decrease your health risks for such diseases, then now is the time to make real lifestyle changes and work with a Naturopathic Doctor.