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OBESITY

Obesity is a disease, it is a pathological state that, in addition to affecting from an aesthetic point of view, is also characterized by excessive levels of body fat that significantly increase the risk of serious health problems

A change in behavior or lifestyle will allow the patient to very soon see encouraging results in reducing their weight and improving their physical and mental health.

Obesity can decrease your overall quality of life.

Other weight-related problems that can affect your quality of life are the following:

1. Depression
2. Disabilities
3. Sexual problems
4. Shame and guilt
5. Social isolation
6. Lower performance at work

The La Pradera International Health Center of Cuba offers you the possibility of carrying out a therapeutic medical program that will help you Not only will it help you lose weight but it will also create confidence. habits and behaviors to change her lifestyle and combat this disease.

TREATMENT PROGRAM

Medical program designed for a 35-day cycle

This Medical Program It consists of two PHASES:

EVALUATION PHASE

• Consultation with an Internal Medicine specialist
• Consultation with a psychology specialist
• Consultation with a specialist in Physiatry
• Consultation with a Nutrition specialist (Preparation of therapeutic diet)
• Consultation with a specialist in Traditional Natural Medicine
• Preparation of Clinical History
• Care of hospitalized patients and medical staff

Studies to be carried out:

Laboratory Studies such as Complete Blood Count, Erythrocyte Sedimentation, Glycaemia, Complete Lipidogram, Uric Acid, Urea, Creatinine,  TGO, TGP, GGT,  T3, T4, TSH, HIV, Insulin (ELECSYS) and Urinalysis.

Other studies included in this phase: Tele chest X-ray, complete abdominal ultrasound, simple ergometric test, electrocardiogram.

Psychological evaluation: Machover, Rotter, Zung-conde, Idare, Cornell - INDEX

TREATMENT PHASE:

The use of different techniques and equipment from the following areas is combined:

1. Clinical analysis of body composition with the use of electrical bioimpedance equipment.
2. Therapeutic gymnastics two sessions a day
3. Sauna
4. Relaxing massage
5. Electrical stimulation
6. Natural and Traditional Medicine with acupuncture sessions
7. Auriculotherapy
8. Individual psychotherapy
9. Flower Therapy

Final medical report.

Transfer by car in/out airport.

General Information: If possible, you should come on a weekend to begin studies and evaluation on a Monday.

Note: This proposal may be subject to modifications in terms of costs and procedures depending on the results of the evaluation phase of this program.

TOTAL PRICE OF THE MEDICAL PROGRAM: 5330.00 USD

The price includes:

• The medical program described above
• Accommodation in a private room with breakfast, lunch and hospital dinner according to the indicated diet.
• The rooms are private with private bathroom, air conditioning, hot and cold water, television, telephone, etc.

Price for the companion: (not mandatory): 40.00 USD per day.