Obesity is a serious health concern linked to many life-threatening conditions. It significantly increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and hypertension, placing strain on the cardiovascular system. It’s also a leading cause of type 2 diabetes, which can result in kidney failure, blindness and amputations if uncontrolled.
You maybe surprised that certain cancers, such as breast and colon cancer, are more common in individuals with obesity. Additionally, obesity contributes to obstructive sleep apnea, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and mobility-limiting osteoarthritis.
The good news? With the right guidance, lifestyle changes and medication, the risks associated with obesity can be reduced, paving the way for a healthier, longer life. Recognizing the problem and working with a physician is the first step to change.
Treating Obesity as the Root of Chronic Disease
At Health Improvement Institute, we treat obesity as the chronic disease it is — not a cosmetic issue.
Excess visceral fat is biologically active. It disrupts hormones, creates insulin resistance, and fuels low-grade inflammation. Over time, these changes raise the risk for:
- Heart disease — still the leading cause of death in the U.S.
- Type 2 diabetes — driven by insulin resistance and beta-cell stress
- Fatty liver disease — which can progress to cirrhosis
- Sleep apnea — straining the heart and worsening blood pressure
- Cancers — including colorectal, breast (post-menopause), endometrial, pancreatic, and liver
- Chronic kidney disease — often through hypertension and diabetes, worsened by inflammatory pathways
By addressing obesity directly, we tackle the root drivers of these conditions, protect your long-term health, and help you feel more energized in daily life.
We help you take control of your health by treating the root cause, not just the symptoms.