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Rapha Medical Clinic
Weight Loss & Wellness Program
The objective of this program is to assist our patients in achieving their desired weight loss goals and to optimize their health, reduce their risk factors for several medical conditions that may be related directly or indirectly related to obesity. The program encompasses several factors to achieve the set goals.
This includes life style modifications, getting active, healthy eating habits, cessation of cigarette smoking, and other habits that affect cholesterol levels, blood sugar and blood pressure with the end goal being weight loss and a healthier lifestyle.
Weight Loss: Finding What Works for You
At Rapha Medical Clinic we have put together a simple and easy to follow program to help our clients achieve their weight loss goals. We understand that every individual is different, and so we customize your weight loss plan based on your health, medical history, and lifestyle. Our program includes regular consultations that focus on nutrition, lifestyle and exercise. Our program will help you:
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Reduce your hunger
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Boost your energy
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Burn fat faster and shed unwanted pounds quickly and keep them off
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Improve your overall health
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Make your long-term goals a reality
Contact us today, and lets get you on your way to achieving your health goals.
Understanding Obesity
What is Obesity?
Obesity is an excess proportion of total body fat. A person is considered obese when his or her weight is 20% or more above normal weight. The most common and simplest way to determine if someone is obese is calculating his or her BMI (Body Mass Index). A person is considered overweight if his or her BMI is between 25 and 29.9. A person is considered obese if his or her BMI is over 30.
What Causes Obesity?
Obesity occurs when a person consumes more calories than he or she burns. For many people this boils down to eating too much and exercising too little.
There are other factors that also play a role in obesity. These factors include: Age, Gender, Genetics, Environmental, Psychological, Illness and Medication.
Health Consequences
Research has shown that as weight increases to reach the levels referred to as "overweight" and "obesity,"* the risks for the following conditions also increases:
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Coronary heart disease
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Type 2 diabetes
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Cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)
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Hypertension (high blood pressure)
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Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides)
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Stroke
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Liver and Gallbladder disease
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Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
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Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint)
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Gynecological problems (abnormal menses, infertility)
*Overweight is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher; obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or higher. For more, see Defining Obesity.
