Campion Chiropractic

While some people struggle with weight gain throughout their lives, many healthy individuals find they have trouble keeping the pounds off as the years go by. Additionally, many people find that they are eating less than they used to, but are still gaining weight.

Weight gain is the result of an imbalance between calories consumed and calories used. Behavior, environment, and genetics can all affect this balance. Caloric balance is maintained within the body by chemical messengers, known as neurotransmitters and hormones, that are involved in helping the body store and break down fat to meet the body’s daily energy needs. When this system fails to function, a person’s appetite is stimulated and food intake is increased even though they should feel full.

Facts About Weight Control

• 30% of adults are obese.*
• 66% of adults are either overweight or obese.*
• 16% of children and adolescents ages 6-19 are overweight.*
• Children are increasingly being diagnosed with diet-related issues that used to be seen only in adults such as type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure.*
• Obesity related expenditures increase healthcare costs by $117 billion each year.*

_{* Data adapted from the Center for Disease Control}

Weight Control Brochure

For more information on weight control, please click the image to the left to download the weight control brochure in PDF format.  This brochure details the facts about weight control, its connection with the nervous system, and available treatments. 

If you are struggling with weight, please contact us today to discuss treatment options.