Obesity
When body weight increases to levels where it significantly affects health, Ayurveda calls it Medoroga’ or ‘Sthaulya’.
When body weight increases to levels where it significantly affects health, Ayurveda calls it Medoroga’ or ‘Sthaulya’. It can affect the circulatory system, the respiratory system, the skeletal system and even provoke sleep disorders. Obese people are also at a higher risk of developing high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, gynaecologic problems, erectile dysfunction, fatty liver, etc.
According to the three dosha system, obesity is caused by an aggravation of kapha, which leads to production of toxins that result in the increased production of fat tissues in the body.
Causes
- Continuous indulgence in eating fast food, fried food, etc.
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Genetic factors
- Hormonal fluctuation
- Side effects of certain medication
- Stress and other psychological issues
Treatment
There are treatments available in Ayurveda that are targeted to mobilize accumulated fat, as well as detoxification programmes to reduce fat tissue production in the body. For the treatments to be effective, strict diets prescribed by the doctor need to be followed.
- Udvarthanam
- Abhyangam
- Dhanyamaladhara
- Lekhaneeyam
- Steam bath