We have a pretty good idea of some of the more common health challenges of being overweight--developing Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol or high blood pressure. However, did you know that osteoarthritis can also be a complication?

Osteoarthritis (OA) is also known as degenerative joint disease but it's usually just called arthritis. OA is the kind of arthritis most associated with the aging process but as I'll explain in this article, age is not the only risk factor to be considered. (By the way, OA should not be confused with Rheumatoid Arthritis, an inflammatory disease that can occur at almost any age.)

Simply put, arthritis is due to excess wear and tear on the joints. More specifically...

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Summertime is here, and the time has come to show a little more skin! Are you looking to shed a few (or more) pounds, develop a healthy lifestyle and take charge of nurturing the temple that is your body? Homeopathy has much to offer in the way of weight loss support.

Homeopathy focuses on your overall health and well-being, not simply your weight issue. It addresses the underlying cause of your weight imbalance by treating you as a whole person in a way that promotes your body's own capacity for self-healing. The goal is to restore you to health and healthy weight is a sign of being healthy!

Weight issues are complex in nature, and are actually less about diet, than: psychological factors, such as stress, emotional triggers and low self-esteem; hormone imbalance; digestive function; liver health; thyroid function; neurotransmitter imbalance; toxicity; genetic disorders; insufficient sleep; and overall metabolism. So there are many factors that could be contributing to being overweight, and homeopathy is well-known for being effective in helping with all of the above. Homeopathy plays a special role in weight loss because it also has the capacity to change...