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Lose Weight. Mid 50's.
My parents are in their mid 50's and are overweight. They don't eat out and their diet is pretty simple. They are on few medications and they have joint pains.
How could they lose weight and would it be advisable for them to go on a diet?
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They need to take high fiber low fat diet. Drink lot of water everyday. Take small and frequent meals at regular intervals of 2-3 hrs. Avoid outside food completely. Ask me directly for customized diet plan for them.
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give them glucosamine tablet for joint pain relief.
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Hi, we will surely help you
There are many reasons of being over-weightor obese
1. Low liver function
2. Endocrine disturbance ( thyroid/ Diabetes)
3. Psychological problem
4. Low metabolism rate
5. Stress
6. Effect of medication
7. vitamin deficiencies
8. Bad eating habits
9. Sedentary Lifestyle and physically inact ive
10. Old age
Many more
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Definitely your parents can loose their weight.even this age is perfect to reduce some weight and take care of all the health parameters.
Please share their Health parameters, height weight and daily routine with physical activity level for assessment and further guidance according to requirements.
It's better if you can come to my center near Vaishali metro station if reachable as living in Delhi or take online appointment to discuss on call according to your choice
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