Obesity [Sthaulya]
One of the problems caused by nutrition and lifestyle in developing countries is obesity.
When you have too much fat in your body, it can hurt your health, shorten your life expectancy, and cause more health problems. Diabetes, Ischemic Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Ischemic Stroke, Osteoarthritis, and Cancer can all be caused by being overweight or obese.
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Causes of Overweight or Obesity
Ayurveda says that people become overweight when they eat the wrong foods or when they develop bad eating habits and a bad way of life that cause problems with the digestive fire (Agni) and lead to more biotoxins (Ama). When Ama goes up, it messes up the body’s metabolism and makes more fatty tissue (Meda Dhatu Agni). When Ama blocks the passageways of all tissues, it throws Vata out of balance. Vata makes the central digestive fire (Jatharagni) more active, which makes people hungrier. Because of Meda Dhavagni Mandya, which is a slow, fat-burning metabolism, abnormal Meda Dhatu forms, which leads to obesity.
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The factors involved are:
- Larger portions of foods that are high in fat and carbs and provide a lot of energy.
- Overeating and eating at odd times are bad habits.
- A life of doing nothing.
- Genes, endocrine problems, or other health problems.
- Taking a nap during the day.
Consequences of Obesity–
- Lack of interest in work.
- Feeling tired all the time
- Sweating a lot and having a bad body odour
- Excessive hunger
- Excessive sleep
- Lack of breath even with little effort
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Ayurvedic Management–
According to Ayurveda, obesity is a result of too much Meda (fat) and Mamsa (muscle tissue) accumulating, which makes the hips and abdomen saggy. In Ayurveda, obesity is one of the Santarpanottha Vikaras, or diseases caused by too many calories. Medodushti, which is a problem with how the body breaks down fat, can be a risk factor for Heart Disease.
Aampachan (Eliminating Ama)
Ayurveda says that when Ama is present, it is hard to lose weight. This is why some people don’t lose weight even though they try to eat less. So, it is important to get rid of Ama before trying to lose weight.
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Herbs that are very effective in removing Ama include:
- Turmeric
- Trikatu (an Ayurvedic combination of ginger, pepper, and Pippali)
- Triphala (a combination of Amalaki, Bibhitaki, and Haritaki)
- Guggulu (herb for effective purification)
Lifestyle modifications should include:
- Exercise that is light to moderate
- 30 minute walk in the morning at a good pace.
- Trying not to sleep too much.
- Try not to watch TV while you eat.
- Don’t drink alcohol or smoke.
- When you fast once a week, your gut feels great and your digestive system gets stronger.
Follow
- Foods that are low in fat and calories.
- Eat more proteins to go without food for longer.
- Steam or bake vegetables.
- Take small meals often to keep yourself from wanting to eat too much.
- Instead of whole milk, drink skimmed milk.
- Take healthy foods like walnuts, salads, bitter gourd, drumstick, barley, wheat, green gramme (Moong dal), honey (Madhu), Indian gooseberry (Amla), pomegranate (Anar), skimmed buttermilk, etc.
- When you eat cabbage often, it stops sugar from turning into fat.
- Use warm water for drinking.
- Add lemon to your food and drinks.
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Do not eat
- Foods with a lot of carbs, like potatoes, rice, etc.
- More sweet or sugary foods, more dairy products, fried and greasy foods, fast food, and too much salt
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