WHAT IS OBESITY (OBESITY)?
Obesity – Obesity is a disease that means more body fat than normal. In this case, the proportion of adipose tissue increased compared to other tissues. The distribution of fat is as important as the total fat in the body. Obesity can be classified according to the area where fat is collected in the body:
1. Generalized obesity
2. Upper side obesity
3. Lower side obesity
Generalized Obesity: Balanced is obesity. Every part of the body is overweight. It is a type of obesity seen at the same rates in men and women. Generalized obesity responds well to acupuncture therapy. If the patient also has a cellulite problem, mesotherapy can also be combined with acupuncture. In this type of obese, it is useful to check the cholesterol level in the blood. If the cholesterol level in the blood is found to be high, a special cholesterol-lowering diet list should be given accordingly.
Upper Side Obesity: It is the type of obesity that manifests itself with lubrication in the belly, chest and arms. The legs are normal and the hips are narrow. This type of obesity is quite common in men. Apart from genetic reasons, some hormonal reasons can also lead to upper side obesity. Cortisone group hormones cause especially upper side obesity. In this type of overweight people, there is a risk of atherosclerosis, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. It is necessary to look at the level of cholesterol in the blood and fasting blood sugar, and it is necessary to prepare a diet accordingly. If the waist circumference measurement is over 102 cm in men and 88 cm in women, it means that there is a risk of cardiovascular disease. Upper side obesity responds well to acupuncture therapy.
Lower Side Obesity: There is fat in the lower abdomen, hips and legs. It is more common in women. Apart from genetic reasons, some hormonal reasons, lifestyle and nutritional disorders can also lead to lower side obesity. For example, the imbalance of female hormones, menstrual irregularities, pregnancies, menopause, as well as drugs containing hormones such as estrogen and/or progesterone used for birth control or menstrual regulation can cause lower side obesity. There are lymphatic circulation disorders and venous circulation disorders in this type of obesity. Lower side obesity can occur at any age. It is a very common type of obesity. Good results can be obtained with appropriate diet, acupuncture and mesotherapy.
Thanks to repeated body analyzes during the slimming period, we see that the rate of fat loss / muscle gain, metabolic age and metabolic rate change in the mentioned regions, and that the protein, mineral and fluid ratios of the body shift to ideal values thanks to the healthy diet we provide.
