By Shira Litwack
If we had a diagnosis of cancer - we make it the focal point of our lives seeking treatment. If our oncologist tells us to surgically remove the cancer and follow up with chemotherapy - we do so. We don't waste time - we get it done.
However, the prevalence of obesity I believe removes much of the incentive & impetus to seek treatment. The AMA concluded obesity is a "multimetabolic and hormonal disease state". Obesity is the gateway state to diabetes, heart disease, complications to certain mood disorders, many cancers, arthritis, non alcoholic fatty liver, musculo- skeletal issues...