Health in our Hands :: Health Concerns

Weight Management

This is often the primary reason that brings people to our practice - men, women, and children. It can be tricky negotiating which diet to follow, what supplements to take, how or when to exercise... if it all seems too hard, and you feel like giving up before you've even started, then call our Naturopaths. We will help you step by step, providing sensible solutions that are practical and achievable.

Factors associated with weight gain / obesity:

1.	Insulin resistance (or metabolic syndrome) click here for self-assessment
2.	Underfunctioning thyroid - click here for self-assessment
3.	Hormone imbalance - e.g. menopause, PCOS, elevated cortisol click here for self-assessment
4.	Food sensitivities
5.	Abnormal digestion
6.	Poor liver function
7.	Unhealthy dietary habits
8.	Low / absent physical activity
9.	Emotional factors eg depression, stress (elevated cortisol)
10.	Genetics (this accounts for only 5-10% of people with weight issues)

We
...	ask patients to keep a 4 day food diary before their 1st visit (and suggest you may like to keep it going during your weight loss phase)
...	do not rely on supplements to do the job of a healthy, nutritious diet. Some may be prescribed to help manage insulin resistance or hormone issues etc.
...	do explain that rapid weight loss is dangerous
...	expect that you will engage in regular physical activity
...	will use a bio-impedence scale to monitor your weight and body fat %, and recommend body measurements every 2-4 weeks
...	are happy to provide menus, recipes etc to make your everyday diet varied and delicious!

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