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A Functional Medicine Approach to Obesity: 10 Ways to Lose Weight & Keep It Off

We're currently facing an obesity epidemic. More than 30% of the World's population is facing the problem of being overweight. Obesity is not an issue of aesthetics or appearance but is the first step towards a host of diseases like diabetes, cardiac issues, etc. This, fighting this epidemic is on the priority list for the global healthcare sector. Conventional approach vs. functional approach to fighting obesity The traditional practices to control weight gain have proved to fail in terms of benefitting the population a whole. These practices mainly count on tips and techniques to control weight gain or shedding the gained kilos. Adopted methodologies include some diet plans, gym, appetite control pills, or pills to avoid the absorption of fat. However, despite these practices, the obesity rate has skyrocketed over the years. The functional approach mainly focuses on the causes and offers solutions to combat thereby. This approach lists the causes of obesity ...