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Why is weight control important?
If you are struggling with your weight, you are not alone. In the United States, more than 70 percent of adults are overweight or have obesity. Having this extra weight raises your risk for many health conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, and certain cancers.
Reaching and staying at a healthy weight can be challenging. But a having a healthy lifestyle, including healthy eating patterns and regular physical activity, can help you lose weight. It can also lower your chance of developing weight-related health conditions.
What factors affect weight and health?You gain weight when you take in more calories (through food and drinks) than you use up from physical activity and daily living. But there are many different factors that can affect weight gain, such as:
- The world around you. Your home, community, and workplace all may affect how you make daily lifestyle choices. For example:
- It is often easier to find food and beverages high in calories, sugar, and fat. For instance, vending machines, cafeterias, and special events may not offer healthy, lower calorie options.
- Less healthy foods may be cheaper than healthier foods.
- Many people are getting less physical activity because they are spending more time using smartphones and other devices.
- Families. Overweight and obesity tend to run in families. Overweight and obesity tend to run in families. This suggests that genes may play a role in weight gain. Families may also share eating and lifestyle habits. For example, some families may often have foods and drinks that are high in calories, sugar, and fat. And some families may tend to be less active and spend more time doing things like sitting and watching TV or using computers.
- Not enough sleep. People who don't get enough sleep may eat more calories and snack more.
- Emotions. Some people eat when they feel bored, sad, or stressed, even if they are not hungry.
- Medicines and health conditions. Taking certain medicines, such as steroids and certain antidepressants, can lead to weight gain. Some chronic health problems can also cause you to gain weight. A few examples are Cushing's syndrome and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Getting to and staying at a healthy weight involves finding a balance of food and activity. To lose weight, you need to take in fewer calories than you use up. Some ways to do this are:
- Eating more nutrient-rich foods, such as foods with lots of vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
- Eating and drinking less of the foods and beverages that have lots of calories, salt, sugar, and fat.
- Limiting alcohol.
- Finding healthier ways to cook, such as using healthier oils to cook with and baking or grilling instead of frying foods.
- Getting more physical activity. The general recommendation is for adults to get 150 minutes of physical activity each week, including:
- Aerobic activity, which is also called cardio. It uses your large muscle groups (chest, legs, and back) to speed up your heart rate and breathing.
- Muscle-strengthening activity, which is also called strength training. It works your muscles by making you push or pull against something.
You may decide to do these lifestyle changes on your own, or you may decide to try a weight-loss diet or program. Before you start, it's important to check with your health care provider first. Your provider can tell you what a healthy weight is for you, help you set goals, and give you tips on how to lose weight.
If making lifestyle changes or doing a weight-loss program are not enough to help you lose weight, your provider may prescribe medicines. The prescription medicines to treat overweight and obesity work in different ways. Some may help you feel less hungry or full sooner. Others may make it harder for your body to absorb fat from the foods you eat.
Another treatment is weight loss surgery. Your provider may recommend the surgery if you have severe obesity or serious obesity-related health problems and you have not been able to lose enough weight.
NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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Aurobindo Pharma LtdMar 22, 2017
Mayne PharmaDec 29, 2008
Mylan Labs LtdAug 30, 2013
Duramed Pharms BarrAug 12, 1999
Novast Labs LtdJul 12, 2013
Watson LabsJul 29, 2005
- In combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of hiv-1 infection in treatment-naive adult patients with hiv-1 rna less than or equal to 100,000 at the start of therapy.
- In combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of hiv-1 infection in treatment-naive patients with hiv-1 rna less than or equal to 100,000 at the start of thearpy.
- In combination with other antiretroviral agents, is indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (hiv-1) infection in antiretroviral treatment-naive adult patients, as set forth in the labeling, including i&u section.
- Management of postherpetic neuralgia (phn) in adults.
- Treatment of moderate-to-severe primary restless leg syndrome in adults.
- Method of treatment of iron-related conditions with at least 0.6 grams of elemental iron via an iron carbohydrate complex, with a substantially non-immunogenic carbohydrate component, in about 15 minutes or less..
- Method of treatment of iron-related conditions with at least 0.6 grams of elemental iron via an iron carbohydrate complex.
Mayne PharmaOct 25, 2011
Glenmark GenericsApr 9, 2015
Watson LabsJun 6, 2011
Amneal PharmsFeb 5, 2014
Mylan Labs LtdDec 8, 2014
Glenmark Pharms LtdJun 12, 2015
Mayne PharmaMay 31, 2011
- Prevention of pregnancy.
- Treatment of moderate to severe primary restless legs syndrome (rls).
- A method for the treatment of a patient suffering from a disease treatable with rotigotine, comprising applying the claimed transdermal delivery system (tds) to the skin of the patient.
- Treatment of restless legs syndrome by application of claimed transdermal delivery system.
- Treatment of signs and symptoms of parkinson's disease by application of claimed transdermal system.
- Pediatric use aged 1-11 years, gerd and erosive esophagitis.
- Prevention of pregnancy.
- Prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as a method of contraception.
- Prevention of pregnancy.
- Prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as a method of contraception.
- Prevention of pregnancy.
- Achieving a therapeutic benefit in a subject with gout.
- Coadministering with allopurinol to reduce serum uric acid (sua) below 4 mg/dl; below 6mg/dl in patients having uric acid deposits; and/or below 6mg/dl with sua intraday change more than 50% and/or adverse event rate less than 15%.
- Reduction of serum uric acid levels.
- Treatment of gout.
- Treatment of hyperuricemia.
Home Remedies for Less
   Steep 1 tablespoon of dried linden flower in a cup of hot water for 15 minutes. Drink 3 to 4 cups per day. Seek medical help if your fever last more than 1 day. For fever above 102F, take lukewarm bath to reduce temperature below 102F.LoisaAllcott | November 4th, 2017
   Take 2 500 mg enteric-coated peppermint capsules, 3 times per day.
Referred to as farting, trumping, tooting, passing gas, breaking windGuydeMaupassant | November 4th, 2017
   Apply a dab of peppermint oil or eucalyptus oil under the nose and on the temples to help relieve headache pain.Garrett | July 19th, 2018
   Ulmus fulva, known as Slippery elm, has been used to treat a sore throat or inflamed mouth or intestines. Slippery elm bark has been used by american indians to treat a sore throat since the early 1800s.
In a cup, use boiling water to steep 1 tablespoon of Slippery elm bark powder for 10 minutes. Gargle and then swallow as needed.
Alternatively, purchase Slippery elm lozenges and consume as directed.Jerry | August 7th, 2020
   Mix 3 tablespoons of Willow bark (Salix spp.) with 1 pint of water. Heat just below boiling for 30 minutes. Let cool. Gargle as needed.Jerry | August 9th, 2020
   Sage leaf (Salvia officinalis) is mixed with boiling water (1 tablespoon sage leaf) in a cup. Let cool and gargle. Do not take concentrated sage essential oil or alcohol tincture while pregnant.TimmyStymn | August 9th, 2020
   Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) has been used to treat coughs for a long time. Steep 1 tablespoon of horehound in a cup of boiling water for 15 minutes. Gargle with the strained tea. Sweeten with honey if desired. Alternatively, Horehound cough drops can be purchased commercially. Use as directed.Antonchekov | August 11th, 2020
   Steep 3 tablespoons of oak bark (Quercus spp.) in boiling water for 20 minutes. After the tea has been removed and strained, gargle with 2 tablespoons up to 4 times a day.
Mechanism - tanninsJlaiii | August 11th, 2020
   Red root (Ceanothus americanus) contains ceanothic acid and ceanothetric acid which have been claimed to inhibit Streptococcus bacteria growth in tincture form. To make Red root tea, heat 1 pint of water just below boiling and add 1 ounce of red root. Heat for 20 minutes. Let cool. Gargle with 1 tablespoon, then swallow. Repeat for a total of 4 times a day.
Mechanism - ceanothine A-E, pandamine, zizyphine, scutianine, adouetinesGuydeMaupassant | August 11th, 2020
   Garlic has been used for colds, bronchial problems, coughs and fevers throughout history. It is a blood thinner and lowers cholesterol.
In a blender, chop 3 garlic cloves and 1/2 a lemon (including the skin).
Steep contents in a cup with boiling water for 5 minutes.
Strain solids, leaving the liquid.
Add a little honey to the liquid.
Drink slowly.
For colds: Prepare and drink garlic tea 3 times a day.
During epidemics/pandemics: Drink 1 time per day.
This may just be what we n...NathanielHawthorne | August 13th, 2020
   Olive Oil contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-3 are prostaglandins which increase blood flow, reduce inflammation and the formation of blood clots. Three polyphenolic compounds in olive oil, oleuropein, tyrosol and hydroxytyrosol, along with mono-unsaturated fat, may be responsible for preventing LDL cholesterol from being oxidized and sticking to the inner walls of arteries. This is referred to as plaque, which restricts blood flow.
Mechanism - oleuropein, tyrosol, hydroxytyrosolSleslie | August 27th, 2020
Felter's Materia Medica on Less
   The bark and prepared resinous exudate of Tsuga canadensis, Carriére (Abies canadensis, Michaux; Pinus canadensis, Linné). (Nat. Ord.... / ...ages it has little to commend it, though it is not wholly without effect, acting much like but with less power than the oil of erigeron and similar preparations. Both the specific medicine and the oil...4
   The flowering tops and leaves of Artemisia Absinthium, Linné (Nat. Ord. Compositae); Europe, Siberia, Barbary, Newfoundland, and the United... / ...c excesses. Large doses irritate the stomach and give rise to increased action of the heart. Though less agreeable than santonin, it may also be used for the expulsion of the intestinal parasites-Asca...4
   The dried gummy exudate of Acacia Senegal, Willdenow; and of some other African species of Acacia. (Nat. Ord. Leguminosae.) Eastern Africa... / ...n with salts of calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Description.Tears or fragments of a nearly odorless, translucent white, yellowwhite, to pale amber-colored exudate, having a rather insipid and muc... / ...by irritant and corrosive poisons. Acacia may be given freely and at pleasure, in the form of owder, troches, mucilage, or syrup, as desired. 4
   ....Aconitine (C34H47011N) one of the most poisonous of known alkaloids, occurring as permanent colorless or white crystals, without odor. A drop of solution of one part of aconitine in 100,000 of wate...... former of little activity; the latter a strong heart depressant. Commercial Aconitine is a more or less impure mixture of aconite alkaloids. Preparations.1. Specific Medicine Aconite. An exceedingl......sensations; skin hot and dry, with small, frequent pulse. Early stage of fevers with or without restlessness. When septic processes prevail it is only relatively indicated. Action.The effects of aco...4
   The whole plant of Adonis vernalis, Linné. (Nat. Ord. Ranunculaceae). Southern Europe, Siberia, and Labrador. Dose, 1/2 to 3 grains. Common Name:... / ...s long been a popular remedy in Russia for dropsies of both heart and kidney origin. It is probably less valuable than digitalis where the cardiac valves are greatly affected. Scudder valued adonis in... / ...in epilepsy, administering it with bromide of potassium. It should not be given when there is gastro-intestinal irritation or inflammation. 4
   The fungus Amanita muscaria, Persoon; (Agaricus muscarius, Linné.) (Nat. Ord. Fungi.) An extremely poisonous fungus found in the pine forests of... / ... Webster thought it useful in typhoid conditions and spinal irritation when there is tremor, restlessness, and desire to get out of bed. These indications are of homeopathic origin and have been ...4
   ...d. Liliaceae). Common in cultivation everywhere. Common Name: Onion. Principal Constituent.A colorless oil, composed chiefly of a sulphur compound (C6 H12 S2). Preparations.-1. Tincture of Red Onion......hen local applications are desired. Onion poultices are objectionable only when made too heavy, carelessly applied, or when applied to open surfaces. Internal. Onion is stimulant, expectorant, and diu......g the good things inherited from domestic medication, and might well be considered in preference to less safe and less depressing pulmonic medication. A tincture of red onion is useful in gravel and o...4
   The dried juice of the leaves of several species of Aloe: (1) Aloe Perryi, Baker; (2) Aloe vera, Linné; (3) Aloe ferox, Miller. (Nat. Ord.... / ...the secretions of the intestinal glands, consequently the stools are feculent rather than watery, unless the dose be large. As it takes from 10 to 15 hours to operate, it should be administered in the...4
   The decorticated dried root of Althaea officinalis, Linné (Nat. Ord. Malvaceae), a plant of salt marshes, river banks, and moist, sandy soils.... / ... Common Name: Marshmallow. Principal Constituents.Mucilage, starch, pectin, and asparagin, an odorless and colorless crystallizable body identical with althein and agedolite, found also in many othe... / ...if starch, with some mucilage is needed, a decoction. It may be given freely. A syrup of marshmallow is a good vehicle for pectoral medication. 4
   ...s due to the use of alcoholic preparations instead of the infusion; and the latter is of no value unless prepared daily from the fresh green inner bark and leaves. We have both succeeded and failed wi...... have both succeeded and failed with it according to the cause of the gastric disturbance. It is of less value for cough than wild cherry or hydrocyanic acid. For the latter the infusion or the specif...4
   The dried ripe fruit of Pimpinella Anisum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Umbelliferae). Egypt and Western Asia; cultivated in Southern Europe. Dose, 5 to 40... / ...ceae.). The botanical origin must be stated on the label. Oil of Anise is a highly refractive, colorless or lightyellow liquid, having the taste and odor of anise. It is freely dissolved by alcohol. D... / ...hot water is more agreeable and effective for older children and adults. The oil (1 to 5 drops) on sugar may be used by the latter, if desired. 4
   The root of Apocynum cannabinum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Apocynaceae) gathered in autumn after the leaves and fruit have matured. Grows throughout the... / ... are probably the arterial coats. Contraction of the renal arteries also takes place, so that while less blood passes at a time through the kidneys, the act of filtration is more perfect and marked di... / ...may be looked for. Under these circumstances we have removed enormous dropsical swellings with it, giving quick relief from dyspnea and4
   Rose Water. Stronger Rose Water mixed with an equal part of distilled water, immediately before dispensing. Description.A clear aqueous... / ...om the flowers of the hundred-leaved rose (Rosa centifolia, Linné, Nat. Ord. Rosaceae). It is colorless and should have only the odor and taste of fresh rose petals.] Action and Therapy.External. A... / ...Aquae Rosæ), or so-called Cold Cream. Equal parts of Rose Water and Glycerin is a favorite perfumed lotion for chapped hands, lips, and face. 4
   ...nd impaired spinal innervation; embarrassed respiration; lack of control over urine and feces; sleeplessness from impeded respiration; and dull praecordial pain from heart strain; muscular pain an...... has been effectually used upon bites of mosquitoes and other insects. Preparations of the root are less liable to excite dermatitis, and the infusion of the flowers is less irritant than the tincture...4
   A gum-resin derived from the rhizome and rootlets of Ferula Asafetida, Linné; Ferula foetida, Regel, and other species of Ferula (Nat. Ord.... / ...afetida is a simple and efficient remedy best adapted to disorders with nervous depression, more or less feebleness, and particularly if associated with constipation, flatulence, or tardy or imperfect...4
Physician's Materia Medica on Less
   Alkaloid derived from Acomrom Nnrermos, L., having the same medicinal properties as Aconite itself. Dose, 0.00015 to 0.0006 Grm. (1400 to 1-100 gr.). [Only crystallized Acnnitine Nitraté should be used. The amorphous or “mild” Aconitine is much less active and not uniform in strength.]5
   The active principle of Aloes, preferable to the crude drug be cause nearly free from odor and much less disagreeable in taste. Dose as a laxative, 0.015 to 0.03 Grm. (% to % .gr.); as a cathartic, 0.06 to 0.13 Grm. (1 to 2 grs.).5
   The rhizome and root of VERATRUM VIRIDE, Solander. Cardiac - depressant. having remarkable power to reduce the pulse in fever. Its most- important use is in controlling blood pressure in aortic an eurism, in cerebral hyperemia and in certain heart affections. Apt to cause nausea unless combined with an opiate. Produces best ef fects when doses are frequently repeated. Dose 0.06 to 0.2 Grm. (1 to 3 grs-).5
   The medicinal preparation (Water of Ammonia) is a solution in water of the gas, Ammonia. Powerful irritant, rubefacient; much used in stimulating liniments, which should never be confined under an impervious covering unless blistering is desired. Internally a powerful stimulant, the effect passing off, however, quickly. It is antacid, but the carbonate is to be preferred for this use. Dilute solutions give relief for insect stings. Dose, 0.06 to 1.0 c. c. (1 to 15 m), highly diluted.5
   The herb of CNICUS BENEDICTUS, Lin. Bitter tonic. hepatic stimulant, diaphoretic; in large doses emetic. Especially useful in dyspepsia with torpid liver.5
   A powerful hypnotic, less eflicient as an anodyne than opium; antispasmodic. Especially valuable in spasms of strychnine poison ing, tetanus, hysteria and chorea. Dose, 0.6 to 2.0 Grm. (10 to 30 grs.).5
   Hypnotic, saiative, anesthetic, antiseptic, antiemetic; resembles chloral in its action, but is less depressing to heart and respiration; useful for relief of neuralgic pain and gastralgia; in insomnia, and as a local application to burns, scalds, carious teeth, painful ulcers, etc. Dose, 0.4 to 1.3 Grm. (6 to 20 grs.).5
   Alkaloid derived from OPIUM. Narcotic, sedative, hypnotic. Produces less derangement of the secretions than morphine, and less liable to be followed by disagreeable after effects. Espexially useful in cough mixtures. Dose, 0.004 to 0.06 Grm. (1-16 to 1 gr.).5
   Glucoside obtained from Foxerglove, q. v. Readily soluble in water and therefore well suited for hypodermatic use. [The French Digitalin is considerably stronger, but is less soluble and is not so uniform a product]. Dose, 0.0006 to 0.03 Grm. (1-100 to 1/2 gr.).5
   A non-toxic. non-irritant antiseptic and germicide having the general properties of Antiseptine, q. v. Its chief active constituents are Formaldehyd. Eucalyptol and Boric and Benzoic Acids. It has no advantage over Antiseptine, unless it be possibly in its use as an in testinal antiseptic. Dose, 4 c. c. (one fluidrachm), three to five times daily.5
Physician's Therapeutics Memoranda on Less
   For shock, stimulants, especially Elixir Digitalin Compound: hypodermatic injections morphine and atropine. Among the best local remedies are carron oil (linseed oil and lime-water, equal parts, to which may be added 5 per cent. of carbolic acid), solution picric acid (picric acid, 37 grs.; alcohol, 1% fl. ozs.; water, (1. s. to make one pint), creosote water (to relieve pain); in less severe burns, carbolated oil (15 grs. to fl. oz.), Alkal-antiseptine, sodium carbonate in aqueous solution.5
   ...eve pain by hypodermatic injection of morphine and atropine and by cautious inhalations of chloroform, 20 to 30 minims at a time. Give olive oil (not less than half a pint, to which 30 to 60 minims of ether may be added). Treat patient 1st by attention to diet, which should be largely vegetable, 2nd...5
   Withheld milk, substituting the juice of raw beef. , If irritant un digested food is present, give castor oil (aromatic); if stools are wa tery and colorless, give podophy1lin(1-20 gr. repeated in 2 hours), to change character of stools, then give astringents and carminatives. If vomiting is severe the best remedy is calomel in small repeated doses. Irrigation of the bowels with water at 100° F. is often useful. Apply a mild mustard or spice poultice over the bowels.5
   General treatment depends on the cause, which may be in disease of the heart, of the kidneys or less commonly of the liver. For im mediate relief prescribe active diuretics if the st ate of the kidneys permits, the most eflicient being Tonic Pilocarpine Compound; digi talis, canadian hemp, squill (these acting primarily on the circula tion), or hydragogue cathartics, elaterium. compound jalap powder, magnesium sulphate (in concentrated solution) are efficient remedies.5
   Medication except to meet special indications is probably useless, although the Woodbridge treatment has its advocates. Antipyre tics are not... / Medication except to meet special indications is probably useless, although the Woodbridge treatment has its advocates. Antipyre tics are not to be used. A milk or koumys diet is best; in any case the food must ...5
   For ascarides the best remedies are; Pink-root (especially Fluid Extract Pink-root and Senna), santonin (gencrally combined with calomel and given in lozenges-' and oil of wormseed. For pin worms santonin is often prescribed, but is less eflicient than infusion of quassia (10 per cent) given by injection.5
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4) Felter, Harvey Wickes, 1922, The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Cincinnati, Ohio.
5) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.