(photo of Houston personal trainer Melissa who avoids all medications and looks in a mirror to check her weight)

If you take birth control, or menopause medication, or medication for depression, you could experience weight gain as a result. According to recemt articles in  Health Magazine, many different drugs used to control chronic diseases can lead to significant weight gain. Antihistamines, (for allergy control) Antidepressants, Birth control pills, Sleep aids, Migraine Meds and steroids are all culprits in leading to weight gain. Personal trainer in Houston, Melissa knows that those clients who are on the least medications lose weight fastest because the people who are on meds have the disadvantage of drug interactions which may slow the metabolism as a result or altered hormones that no longer effectively control appetite.

According to the article, it is important to make sure other things are not the cause of weight gain but if a person has gained five pounds in one month without any other outside cause, it is may be important to look at the medications a person is taking. Many of the personal training clients were able to find alternative birth control such as barrier methods which do not carry the side effects of weight gain and risks. Health professionas can help determine what is best for each individual. Houston and The Woodlands Personal Trainer Melissa prefers to help clients work toward a goal of reduced drug use. Exercises and meditation have been documented to help reduce depression and improve sleep. Proper eating also helps regulate migraines and allergies. It is best to do all the conservative approaches when trying to improve health before relying on medications.
Another example is for older women who often resort to taking medication to help with menopause symptoms. It has been found in studies that eating flaxseed can help alleviate symptoms such as heart palpatations and heat flashes. Avoiding alcohol and sugar and refined products can also help relieve symptoms.