Obesity, in medical terms, is a condition in which excess fats have been accumulated on the body. This may lead to reduced life expectancy and also has an adverse effect on the person’s health. Being overweight is a state which comes prior to obese.

Obesity can increase the chances of many diseases like breathing difficulties at time of sleeping, different cancers, type2 diabetes and also heart diseases. The most common factors which cause obesity are consumption of high calorie food and lack of physical activity. But, genetics and drugs/medications can also cause obesity.

There are several ways of curing obesity; a few of them are discussed below:

1. If an individual is suffering from severe obesity, then his/her doctor should be consulted regarding gastric bypass surgery. The advancements in technology have led to development of safe surgeries which leave no or very few side-effects.
2. If an individual is suffering from obesity and is depressed due to it, then a psychiatrist should be consulted. There are many anti depressants (available only at a psychiatrist’s recommendation) which can induce weight loss as a side effect.
3. Many people who are suffering from depression feel satisfied after eating. This can also result in obesity. Consuming good anti depressants can help in clearing depression as well as weight.
4. Another way to cure obesity is by shifting the diet from high in carbohydrates to high in proteins. Proteins calm the hunger and also induce loss of weight. The carbohydrates should only be eaten from fruits and vegetable sources.
5. Exercising is considered the best way to treat obesity. Exercising increases the movement of the muscles and boosts the body’s metabolism. Exercising burns more calories in a single day than dieting. Doing aerobic exercises (such as jogging, vigorous walking or cycling) can help the metabolism and causes weight loss during and after the exercise period.
6. Natural remedies can be also tried for obesity. For e.g. drinking hot water mixed with honey in the morning (empty stomach) or drinking organic vegetable juices and green tea mixed with apple vinegar anytime throughout the day.