Obesity and Its Management Through Ayurveda

Abstract

Obesity is the most common disorder of nutrition in affluent societies. It is associated with increased mortality, predisposes to many other diseases and reduces the individual’s happiness and efficiency. Charaka has described Sthaulya among the eight most unwanted diseases and Samtarpanajanita roga . In pathogenesis of Sthaulya , Kapha (Kledaka Kapha), Vata (Samana & Vyana Vayu) , Meda (fat /lipid) and Medodhatvagni Mandyata are main responsible factors. The obesity calculated on the basis of reduction of total body weight of patient, BMI =(Weight / Height ratio),Measurement of skin-fold thickness, Circumference ratio (Waist/Hip ratio), Computed tomography etc. analysis of symptoms of obesity in our samhitas i.e;lakshanas of atisathula person. The present day society expects peak physical and mental performance from each of its member and obese person is unable to find out himself physical and mental fit for it. It occurs as a result of lack of physical activities with increased intake of daily diet results into the clinical entity, which can be called as obesity,.Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have a negative effect on health leading to reduced life expectancy and /or increased health problems.