Obesity (Adult)
Condition Description
Chronic accumulation of excess body fat
Common Symptoms
- Condition can lead to or coexist with conditions like coronary artery disease , diabetes, hypertension, gout, obstructive sleep apnea, or osteoarthritis
Underlying Causes
- Generally due to physical factors such as endocrine disorders, or, less frequently, psychological factors. Endocrine disorders may be due to age-related declines in female and male hormones
- Insulin resistance
- Hypothyroidism
- Food allergies
Traditional Approach
- Diet
- Exercise
- Psychological therapy (where applicable)
- Medications like Orlistat, Sibutramine, or Phenteramine have some success but lack long-term efficacy.
- Surgical intervention like stomach stapling or intestinal bypass surgery
EHAC Approach
- Test for and treat any insulin resistance with a low- carbohydrate diet
- Test for and, if necessary, treat hypothyroidism
- Test for food allergies, which sometimes lead to food addiction and overconsumption. If found, treat the allergy
- Assess hormone levels and treat as necessary
Success Stories
Condition Treated:
Obesity (Adult)
Symptoms:
Weight gain, severe fatigue, headaches, abdominal pain, muscle and joint pain
Initials:
K.M.
Age:
42, female
Story:
After 2 years of trying to figure out what was wrong with me (through my family physician) and having test after test done for my abdominal pain – basically poked and prodded in every way – nothing was found.
Through my visit with Dr. Sultan, I have felt much better. After being diagnosed and treated for Candida and allergies, in a month’s time through diet and treatment I feel completely different. I no longer wear my husband’s blue jeans, I don’t hurt when I wake up – muscles and joints – and I don’t want to sleep all the time! I am staying up later, sleeping better, and doing more than before.
Thank you for finding the health problems and not guessing!
Condition Treated:
Obesity (Adult)
Symptoms:
Fatigue, Water-logged Feeling, Depression, Weight Gain
Initials:
R. Y.
Age:
43
Story:
When I first came here I was too tired to get even the smallest chores done around the house. I had gained 60 pounds in a very short time. I was very depressed and just couldn’t function well mentally or physically. After taking my yeast and thyroid medications, I feel like a brand new person! I want to thank Dr. Tipu Sultan very, very much for taking the time to listen to my problems and help me feel better. You also have kind nurses working and making a person feel at home.