Lymphedema is an ailment where the hydration system for the body clogs up with gunk.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lymphedema
Lymphedema (lymphoedema in British English), also known as lymphatic obstruction, is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system, which normally returns interstitial fluid to the thoracic duct and then the bloodstream. The condition can be inherited, though it is frequently caused by cancer treatments, and by parasitic infections. Though incurable and progressive, a number of treatments can ameliorate symptoms. Tissues with lymphedema are at risk of infection.
Things that could clog the bodies hydration system are things like petroleum products. You know, JuJubes and other candies like that, or sticky substances, such as gum. Seriously.
That would explain why these people cannot lose weight, even though they try.
If this is you, or you know someone like this. I know the cure. Well, I haven't tried it with anyone that big, but I am struggling with poor hydration and seem to be progressively bettering. I am not overweight.
Anyways, the amount of petroleum products that our in our lives are tremendous due to the gasoline industry. The by products from that industry are very very often used in foods that we eat.
Could that explain or at least partially explain the obesity epidemics that are sweeping the developed worlds?