Admitting that obesity has had an enormous health, psychosocial and economic impact on the United States, health professionals cite 300,000 deaths annually from diseases and conditions that are exacerbated by obesity. In addition low self-esteem and high economic costs accompany the condition. Sadly, long-term weight loss is successful in only five to ten percent of cases, where quitting smoking can have a success rate of up to 50 percent. So, acknowledging that obesity is a health risk, Jonas advises moving ahead with additional remedies. Dr. Jonas noted that the HAS route holds promise because, contrary to the conventional medical position, HAS encourages individuals to engage in health-promoting behaviors other than weight loss.
Balance is the key.
The person who simply cannot lose weight and keep it off should not feel condemned forever to a lifetime of poor health, says Jonas. He advises health professionals to incorporate balance with the best achievable health objectives and to spread these objectives along a spectrum that will help the obese individual. Beginning there, the individual can move ahead to greater goals with time, and will be healthier while balancing his or her diet and avoiding tobacco. All Concept Communications material is provided for information only and is neither advice nor a substitute for proper medical care. Consult a qualified healthcare professional who understands your particular history for individual concerns.