Five Surprising Factors in Weight Gain
Prescription drugs. Some prescription drugs may lead to weight gain. These include the antidepressants (particularly Prozac, Paxil and Zoloft), steroid anti-inflammatories (prednisone), drugs given for bipolar disorder, and medications prescribed for hyperthyroidism. Doing a simple drug detox program can reduce the toxicity of these drugs and the associated excess weight.
Scrawny muscles. Muscles are the body’s [...]