Women and Obesity
Some girls, who used to be slim prior to their marriage, gain weight gradually after marriage. This is due to the changed eating habits or eating rich food to which they might not be used to previously. Perhaps a more care free & comfortable life is also to be blamed for this. This is acceptable to them as well as to their spouses now to consider their weight gain as a sign of good health until they become pregnant. Obesity right from the first month of pregnancy has its own disadvantages.
Some young mothers despite normal delivery gain weight steadily because they are fed on fatty & starchy food in place of proper nutritious food under the erroneous notion that the weakness caused by labour can only be compensated by a rich diet. Sometimes young mothers, after delivery rest more than necessary.
Just as exercises is a must till almost the last stages of delivery for easy delivery, mild exercise after delivery is necessary for the contraction of the uterus to its original size.
But exercise becomes more difficult if there is a weight increase. There fore, obesity worsens the condition. Women, who use contraceptive devices, oral contraceptives on a regular basis also tend to become obese. This is due to the effect on the hormones contained in those drugs.
Menopause: -
Some women tend to gain weight during their menopause. Due to hormonal imbalance, obesity sets in, even though they had maintained normal weight previously. Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life. Some women seek medical solutions in the form of hormone supplement for their irregular monthly cycles, disturbing symptoms & mild discomforts. Obesity caused by hormone pills is a bit difficult to get rid unlike other forms of obesity.Yet unani medicines successfully treated these hormone pills related obesity.
Mind over body: -
Some women suffer from obesity for identifiable psychological reasons that manifest themselves as expressions of their underlying unhappiness and for no other reason. Such persons feel unwanted at home & outside. They develop severe complexes, become discontented with every one around & become indifferent towards anything & everything. They lose interest in every activity, which provide a pleasant diversion. In such cases, unless the under lying cause is attended to, they remain obese.
Whenever they feel tense, overcome with unknown fears they seek a diversion in frequent eating. This type of eating gives them only a false sense of their tension being eased. At such times due to the absence of actual hunger, they resort to eating snacks, which please their palate. This naturally ads bulk the body.
Hormonal influence: -
Endocrine glands are organs, which pour internal secretion into our blood. But for these glands, the growth of our body & mind becomes defective & results in various disorders & diseases, obesity being one of them. The glands produce some chemical substances, which are called hormones. Hormone is a circulating chemical substance that is capable of acting on distant organs from its original site.
The glands that function in a unique way need a mention in this chapter because a few glands & other functions are responsible for causing obesity. These are the pituitary, thyroid, adrenals, pacers & gonads. Hormones are the agents that stirrup activity and bring about psychological changes in our behavior & bodily functions. Abnormal conditions of our health, is the direct result of an excess or deficient secretion of these hormones.
Overeating or Binge Eating: -
Among the glands, the pituitary is the master gland that governs all other glands.
It somewhat hangs from the hypothalamus which is at the base of the brain. It monitors the activities of the other glands to produce exactly the correct amount of their respective hormones. Hypothalamus is a group of neurons that act as the center for appetite, the stimulation of which results in the sensation of hunger. If there is an abnormal function of this appetite center in the hypothalamus, obesity is caused due to overeating. Obesity also results if the hormones that the pituitary gland secretes are deficient.
One notable feature of this deficiency is along with causing obesity the height of the person gets retarded particularly in the case of growing children. Girls stay short and stout and the onset of menses is delayed or absent for a very long period. In cases where this gland is overactive and secrete hormones in excess of what it should, the person grows to an abnormal size. This is known as gigantism.
The second gland that contributes obesity is the thyroid.
This is situated in the neck. A deficiency in the hormones secreted by these gland results in the speedy division of cells. Such an increase in the number of cells cause obesity. The third gland is the adrenals. These are two in number & are situated above the kidneys. The hormones that these glands, secrete, control our emotions anger, fear, etc. Excess secretion of these hormones, or when these hormones are administered in massive doses cause a severe disorder known, as Cushing’s syndrome.
This is also known by the name moon face. Any tumor or inflammation in this gland also causes Cushing’s syndrome. The person so afflicted bloats to abnormal proportions & becomes the victim of various other disorders too, like hypertension & diabetes. The pancreas is a very important digestive organ that secretes the digestive pancreatic juice and an essential endocrine hormone the insulin. Insulin is very essential in sugar metabolism. The stored fat from the refined carbohydrates & sugar due to the abnormal sugar metabolism result in obesity. In some cases, if the sex hormones secreted by the ovaries in females are deficient during menopause, obesity results. Administering hormones further adds to the bulk. So is the case after hysterectomy in some women.
Food Addiction: -
Addictions are of many types. All of us are addicted to something without even knowing why & how we are addicted. Generally tobacco, alcohol, drugs like opium & heroin are thought to be the things which a person gets addicted to. But most of us are unaware of an equally serious addiction that is addiction to food. Different people are addicted to some food items.
Some are addicted to carbohydrates in the form of rice or even wheat, some to spicy food, some to sweets, some to fast food & other commercial food. There are persons who get addicted even to bread & milk. Individually those foods as an addiction, to any one of these, may be harmless without visible discomfort.
If abstained from, or lesser quantity of particular type of food is taken, one may feel some sort of all gone sensation in the stomach or suffer other withdrawal symptoms. But once they are introduced again, the withdrawals may disappear. As in any other addiction, the more one eats, the more the food is relished. The craving for eating keeps increasing day by day.
Withdrawal fears: -
Addiction to overeating is a serious problem, because it causes obesity. Overeating unwittingly begins at a very young age when it can be easily controlled or got rid of. But on being ignored or even encouraged, it reaches a stage when w
ithdrawing or controlling it becomes extremely difficult. We often see persons overeating the type of food they are fond of addiction to isolated food items can be considered quite harmless compared to addiction to overeating. Bur if that isolated food happens to contain more calories than the isolated food happens to contain more calories than the food requires, addiction to that particular type of food will definitely be difficult to control.
In case that particular food is not available, something else will be sought which gives the satisfaction of eating the missing one. On some cases there are no such cravings for high calorie food like sweets and other processed food. A person simply eats anything that is available till his stomach is uncomfortably full. Less quantity of food makes the individual restless until her eats again after a few minutes interval. The underlying cause for such overeating lies basically with the abnormal functions of the endocrine glands and the amount of hormones they produce. Availability of food in abundance is another reasons why addiction overeating is difficult to handle.
Unhealthy competitiveness-
Sometimes, competition creates greater enthusiasm to eat more, at times it happens that just for the sake of it, people over eat when they are in company. But all this leads to progressive addiction to food.
When a person is engaged in some work the need to eat is not felt much as it is when he sits idle watching games, sports or even while chatting or traveling. Having nothing else to do, they indulge in eating every now and then.
Addiction substitutes: -
Addiction to drugs, cigarettes & alcohol also cause obesity but not in every one. Sometimes, to quit the habit of smoking or drinking, some people seek substitutes happen to be food, which are high in calories. They seem to be mostly chocolates, other sweets or tasty fast food. Some psychological reasons can be attributed for such behavior. Most of the persons who decide to give up smoking or drinking have a feeling that by abstaining from these, they are depriving themselves of the pleasure they derive by indulging in them. They also feel that they should eat more of such food lest they should suffer from physical weakness.
If they are advised or forced by others to quit smoking or alcohol, they almost invariably feel that they are obliging others by giving it a try. Therefore, they wish to compensate by eating what they like most, but not what could be a productive substitute. Drugs that contain mercury & arsenic are prescribes for a variety of diseases. These if taken on a regular basis, result in obesity
Being overweight or obese increases the risk of many diseases and health conditions, including the following:
- Hypertension
- Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides)
- Type 2 diabetes
- Coronary heart disease
- Stroke
- Gallbladder disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
- Some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)
Although WHO has declared prevalence of obesity as one of its main international health objectives, current data indicates that the situation is worsening rather than improving.
Obesity and overweight are chronic conditions. Overall there are a variety of factors that play a role in obesity. This makes it a complex health issue to address. Overweight and obesity result from an energy imbalance. This involves eating too many calories and not getting enough physical activity. Body weight is the result of genes, metabolism, behavior, environment, culture, and socioeconomic status.
Behavior and environment play a large role causing people to be overweight and obese. Overweight and obesity are a result of energy imbalance over a long period of time. The cause of energy imbalance for each individual may be due to a combination of several factors. Individual behaviors, environmental factors, and genetics all contribute to the complexity of the obesity epidemic.
Weight Loss Treatment
Benefits of Slim-XL:
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SLIM-XL- Alternative Weight Loss Capsules is an herbal product to be used as part of a complete weight reduction program. One of the main concerns of an individual trying to loose weight is dealing with the day-to-day feelings of anxiety. This product contains several herbal ingredients well known for their calmative properties which can provide support for those periods of restlessness. Another typical concern, particularly when an individual changes their eating habits, is making sure their body rece.0ives enough nutrition to maintain proper health. The herbs in this blend contain many naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, and nutrients (for example, Kelp is an excellent natural source of iodine).
PURPOSE OF FORMULATION:
This formulation provides numerous herbal ingredients that support your efforts to lose body weight.
Ideal weight chart for adult men and women.
| Men | Women | ||
| Height
(in ft) |
Weight (in kg) |
Height (in ft) |
Weight
(in kg) |
| 5′ 2” | 53.8 – 58.5 | 4′ 10” | 43.5 – 48.5 |
| 5′ 3” | 54.9 – 60.3 | 4′ 11” | 44.5 – 49.9 |
| 5′ 4” | 56.2 – 61.7 | 5′ 0” | 45.8 – 51.3 |
| 5′ 5” | 57.6 – 63.0 | 5′ 1” | 47.2 – 52.6 |
| 5′ 6” | 59.0 – 64.9 | 5′ 2” | 48.5 – 54.9 |
| 5′ 7” | 60.8 – 66.7 | 5′ 3” | 49.9 – 55.3 |
| 5′ 8” | 62.6 – 68.9 | 5′ 4” | 51.3 – 57.2 |
| 5′ 9” | 64.4 – 70.8 | 5′ 5” | 52.6 – 59.0 |
| 5′ 10” | 66.2 – 72.6 | 5′ 6” | 54.4 – 61.2 |
| 5′ 11” | 68.0 – 74.8 | 5′ 7” | 56.2 – 63.0 |
| 6′ 0” | 69.9 – 77.1 | 5′ 8” | 58.1 – 64.9 |
| 6′ 1” | 71.7 – 79.4 | 5′ 9” | 59.9 – 66.7 |
| 6′ 2” | 73.5 – 81.6 | 5′ 10” | 61.7 – 68.5 |
| 6′ 3” | 75.7 – 83.5 | 5′ 11” | 63.5 – 70.3 |
| 6′ 4” | 78.1 – 86.2 | 6′ 0” | 65.3 – 72.1 |
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE:
Take one (1) capsule at mid-morning (10:00am), and one (1) capsule at mid-afternoon (3:00pm), for the duration of the weight reduction period. Each dosage should be taken with a large glass of cold water, preferably an hour before mealt
imes. Do not take more than two (2) capsules each day. Do not exceed recommended dosage.
OTHER CONTRAINDICATIONS:
If this product is used in conjunction with a strong diuretic, care should be exercised to avoid serum potassium depletion. This product is not recommended if you are pregnant or nursing. Consult your physician before using this product if you have high blood pressure, or are being treated for a serious medical condition.
KEY BENEFITS:
1.all-natural herbal ingredients.
2.provides support for a weight reduction program.
3.provides support for periods of restlessness & anxiety.
4.provides a natural source of necessary vitamins, minerals and nutrients.
5.guaranteed results.
Energy imbalance -
When the number of calories consumed is not equal to the number of calories used. Energy Balance is like a scale. When calories consumed are greater than calories used weight gain results.
Weight Gain:
Calories Consumed > Calories Used
Weight Loss:
Calories Consumed < Calories Used
No Weight Change:
Calories Consumed = Calories Used
Genetics and the environment may increase the risk of personal weight gain. However, the choices a person makes in eating and physical activity also contributes to overweight and obesity. Behavior can increase a person’s risk for gaining weight. Looking back at the energy balance scale, weight gain is a result of extra calorie consumption,
decreased calories used (reduced physical activity) or both. Personal choices concerning calorie consumption and physical activity can lead to energy imbalance.
Calorie Consumption
A changing environment has broadened food options and eating habits. Grocery stores stock their shelves with a greater selection of products. Pre-packaged foods, fast food restaurants, and soft drinks are also more accessible. While such foods are fast and convenient they also tend to be high in fat, sugar, and calories. Choosing many foods from these areas may contribute to an excessive calorie intake.
Some foods are marketed as healthy, low fat, or fat-free, but may contain more calories than the fat containing food they are designed to replace. It is important to read food labels for nutritional information and to eat in moderation.
Portion size has also increased. People may be eating more during a meal or snack because of larger portion sizes. This results in increased calorie consumption. If the body does not burn off the extra calories consumed from larger portions, fast food, or soft drinks, weight gain can occur.
Choosing a variety of healthy foods in the correct portion sizes is helpful for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans is a good resource to help people guide their dietary habits.
Calories Used
Our bodies need calories for daily functions such as breathing, digestion, and daily activities. Weight gain occurs when calories consumed exceed this need. Physical activity plays a key role in energy balance because it uses up calories consumed. Physical activity is any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in an expenditure of energy with a range of activities such as :
Occupational work -
Carpentry, construction work, waiting tables, farming.
Household chores -
Washing floors or windows, gardening or yard work.
Leisure time activities -
Walking, skating, biking, swimming, playing Frisbee, dancing Structured sports or exercise Softball, tennis, football, aerobics .Regular physical activity is good for overall health. Physical activity decreases the risk for colon cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure. It also helps to control weight, contributes to healthy bones, muscles, and joints; reduces falls among the elderly; and helps to relieve the pain of arthritis.
Physical activity does not have to be strenuous to be beneficial. Moderate physical activity, such as 30 minutes of brisk walking five or more times a week, also has health benefits. Despite all the benefits of being physically active, most people prefer to stay sedentary. Technology has created many time and labor saving products. Some examples include cars, elevators, computers, dishwashers, and televisions. Cars are used to run short distance errands instead of people walking or riding a bicycle.
As a result, these recent lifestyle changes have reduced the overall amount of energy expended in our daily lives. The belief that physical activity is limited to exercise or sports, may keep people from being active. Another myth is that physical activity must be vigorous to achieve health benefits. Physical activity is any bodily movement that results in an expenditure of energy. Moderate-intensity activities such as household chores, gardening, and walking can also provide health benefits. Confidence in one’s ability to be active will help people make choices to adopt a physically active lifestyle.
Environment -
People may make decisions based on their environment or community. For example, a person may choose not to walk to the store or to work because of a lack of sidewalks. Communities, homes, and workplaces can all influence people’s health decisions.
Because of this influence, it is important to create environments in these locations that make it easier to engage in physical activity and to eat a healthy diet.
Try following a few of these :-
- Always try using stairs instead of lift/elevators/escalators.
- Reduce time spent on watching television and in other sedentary behaviors. Build physical activity into regular routines.
- Schools must ensure that the school breakfast and lunch programs meet nutrition standards.
- Choose food options that are low in fat, calories, and added sugars.
- Provide all children, from prekindergarten through grade 12, with quality daily physical education.
- Self create more opportunities for physical activity at work sites.
- Promote healthier choices including at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
- Encourage the food industry to provide reasonable food and beverage portion sizes.
- Encourage food outlets to increase the availability of low-calorie, nutritious food items.
- Create opportunities for physical activity in communities.
Genetics -
Science shows that genetics plays a role in obesity. Genes can directly cause obesity in disorders such as Bardet-Biedl syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome.
However genes do not always predict future health. Genes and behavior may both be needed for a person to be overweight. In some cases multiple genes may increase one’s susceptibility for obesity and require outside factors; such as abundant food supply or little physical activity.
Other Factors – Diseases and Drugs
Some illnesses may lead to obesity or weight gain. These may include Cushing’s disease, and polycystic ovary syndrome. Drugs such as steroids and some antidepressants may also cause weight gain. Illnesses, medications, or psychological factors also contribute to weight gain or making weight loss hard.
Main Herbal Combinations Used In SLIM-XL Herbal Capsule Are:
| Ingredients | quantity |
| Terminalia Chebula | 50 mg |
| Embilica officinalis | 50 mg |
| Embilica Offcinalis | 25 mg |
| Commiphora Mukul | 50 mg |
| Punica granatum linn | 25 mg |
| Cuminum cyminum | 25 mg |
| Artemisia absinthium linn | 25 mg |
Frequently Asked Questions
What Slim-XL is and what it is used for?
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Ayurveda defines obesity as the imbalance of one of the three doshas i.e. Kapha. When Kapha increases, fat metabolism gets hampered and the person becomes obese. Ayurvedic herbs present in Slim-XL Slimming Capsules help to reduce Kapha, which is the basis of fat accumulation and improves fat metabolism. This prevents further fat deposition and at the same time burn deposited fat.
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How long does Slim-XL take to start to see results?
Every user has different needs and weight loss goals. Unlike many of our competitors we cater for customers as individuals and give them realistic targets that they can achieve. Therefore results will vary from individual to individual. We do recommend that all of our customers should take Slim-XL for at least 120 days so that they can see beneficial results.
Is there any possible side effect of taking Slim-XL?
Slim-XL is 100% natural and completely safe for long-term use and has no clinically known side effects. It is made from natural and organic plant extract and therefore suitable for vegetarians and vegans. It is also free from allergens, artificial coloring, flavors, salt and preservatives. However, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not take this capsule.
Why can I not use Slim-XL when pregnant?
Pregnancy and lactation are periods of extreme sensitivity and as such any label claim allowing for such use must be backed by clinical studies. No study has yet been carried out with Slim-XL to establish a profile in pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.
Can I take Slim-XL when I am taking drugs prescribed to me by a doctor?
It is generally safe to take this slimming capsule even when taking prescription medication. However, if on medication, you are advised to consult your doctor before taking this capsule.
Can I order Slim-XL with privacy and discretion?
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What is the suggested dosage of Slim-XL?
Each bottle of Slim-XL contains 120 capsules which is sufficient for one month.
All you need to do is to take 2 capsules 20 minutes before lunch and 2 capsules 20 minutes before dinner with a glass of water. If you are taking heavy breakfast, please take 2 capsules 20 minutes before breakfast as well. Basically, you are required to take 2 capsules 20 minutes before every major meal.
What are the side effects of Slim-XL?
Slim-XL may have some minor side-effects on some users like:
• If adequate amount of water is not taken some users may experience Gas formation or / and Constipation
• Pregnant women should not take Slim-XL as it may affect the growth of the child.
Do I need to follow any particular diet? Can I eat the foods I normally eat?
The amazing characteristic of Slim-XL as a dietary supplement is that you are not required to change either your eating habits. When you take Slim-XL with your meals the fat will be separated out of your food and expelled undigested. This means it will never reach your waistline! It will never enter your blood to be deposited in
your arteries. The fat will never get into your system. It’s isolated, it’s soaked up, it’s bound and it’s expelled.
Do I have to exercise for Slim-XL to work?
You can lose weight with absolutely no changes in your lifestyle at all. As long as you continue to take Fat Absorb with your meals, Slim-XL will work for you as it has for millions of others.However, if you make a commitment to walk, jog or go to the gym, Slim-XL will magnify your efforts.
If I want faster results, can I take more Slim-XL safely?
You can take 2-4 capsules per meal safely. However, normally 2 capsules before major meals are adequate.
Who can take Slim-XL?
Slim-XL is all natural and hence safe to use by all whether it’s the elderly, the middle aged, even children. Anyone who wants to lose weight or suffers from high cholesterol and high triglyceride can benefit from Slim-XL.
What about people who suffer from shellfish allergies?
Slim-XL is non-allergenic. People with shellfish allergies are allergic to the meat, not the fibre in the shell.
What is the Recommend Dose of Slim-XL Capsules?
One Capsule two to three times a day ,half an hour before meals with water or as directed by Medical Advisor.This herbal composition should be taken for 8 to 12 weeks or longer period for effective results.
How long does a bottle Last?
A bottle will last for Two to Three weeks, with 60 capsules. A minimum of 2-3 months supply is recommended for effective results and long term improvement.
How long till I see results ?
In mild cases of obesity, results can be seen within 12-14 days of consumption. For more severe cases of related problems, several weeks may be required to see effective results.





