Gastric Band Hypnotherapy – A Solution to the Obesity Epidemic - In2town.co.uk

Gastric Band Hypnotherapy – A Solution to the Obesity Epidemic - In2town.co.uk

It’s a sobering thought that nearly half of UK adults could be classified as obese by 2030. Carrying excess body weight is already accepted to increase someone’s risk of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis and certain cancers, so it seems inevitable that millions more people will be affected by these conditions, which impact upon lifespan and quality of life. However, is this a definite picture?

Despite increased publicity of the need to lead healthier lifestyles, there doesn’t seem to be any slowdown in the number of people developing obesity. Although modifying diet and taking more exercise can help some people to lose weight and avoid obesity-related problems, this is not a universal story. Once the weight has crept on, in spite of their best efforts to change what they eat and to be more active, weight loss can be very slow and for some it appears non-existent. Even with the prescription of medications, the desired results are not always seen on the scales. But could gastric band hypnotherapy hold the key to successful weight loss, helping many to shed not just the pounds, but their risk of health problems?