Facial puffiness and a growing belly are often dismissed as cosmetic concerns, but health experts say they can be signs of deeper health issues. According to Dr. Sayajirao Gaikwad of Aastha Homeopathy, reducing excess facial and belly fat can significantly improve overall health and lower the risk of several serious diseases.
In a recent post, Dr. Gaikwad highlighted the dangers of visceral fat — the fat stored deep inside the abdomen around vital organs. Unlike the fat that sits just beneath the skin, visceral fat is linked to a much higher risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, and other metabolic disorders. He warned that excess belly fat can increase the risk of heart disease by two to three times and urged people to take the issue seriously.
