Emotional Eating with Weight Gain
Psychosomatic Disorders Lakshmi•Gender: Female•Age: 36 years (Adult)• Chronicity: 1 year
Presenting Complaints & History
- Uncontrollable cravings for high-calorie, sugary foods during stress
- Eating large food portions without physical hunger
- Rapid weight gain (8 kg over the past year)
- Feelings of guilt, bloating, and low physical energy
Clinical Assessment
Developed emotional eating habits linked to marriage and career stress. Desired to regulate her appetite and address stress triggers naturally.
Diagnostic Investigations: Fasting insulin normal; thyroid profile normal; BMI at 27.5.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Constitutional therapy to balance stress-eating reflexes, improve metabolism, and support emotional stability.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Ignatia Amara and Calcarea Carbonica
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Mindful eating strategies, low-carb diet (monitored with our Diet Planner), and keeping a food-mood diary.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 6 months- Emotional eating cravings resolved, with food intake linked only to hunger
- Weight loss of 6 kg with resolved abdominal bloating
- Significant increase in daily physical energy and stamina
- Sustained improvement in stress management without using food as coping
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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