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What does Ayurveda recommend for obesity?

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What does Ayurveda recommend for obesity?

According ayurveda, obesity is a symptom which can have many causes, though in most cases, it will include an inability to digest well. Ayurveda first recommends a thorough analysis of the uniqueness of the individual who is obese. Only then can a qualified practitioner understand how the condition arose and what diet, daily routine and lifestyle adjustments should be recommended, along with herbal strategies, breathing techniques and appropriate yoga asanas.

[natalia]

This is what I found myself:

Approaches to the Treatment of Obesity and A Free Weight Loss Formula


The general approach for treatment of obesity is to suggest a low calorie diet and increased physical activity. Ther are many weight loss programmes in the market. Some over-the-counter wellness products are also very popular these days as they claim to produce the results fast. But many of these products are not researched properly and medical community has expressed doubts about their effectiveness in long term.

Many weight loss programmes are based on low carbohydrate diet although its long term effect is not very much different than that of low calorie carbohydrate rich diet, according to a recent research. Low carbohydrate diet produces ketosis which causes low cholesterol levels and reduced body weight. However, there are differences of opinion in medical community as to whether the low carb diet is safe in long run.

Other systems of medicine like Ayurveda and Homeopathy also have their own approach for treatment of obesity. According to Ayurveda, obesity is recognized as a disease called "Medoroga". Meda means fat and it is one of the seven Dhatu's that are sequentially produced from food in the human body. Obesity is considered as a nutritional disorder mainly produced due to sedentary life style. Ayurveda puts more emphasis on prevention of the disease and adopting a healthy life style. The medicines for the treatment of obesity contain the substance known as Guggulu which is responsibe for reducing weight. Ayurveda uses natural products in the preparation of medicines and these medicines are generally safer than chemical based medicines and drugs. Also, the Ayurvedic medicines have a long history of use and hence, are more reliable.

Homeopathy has its own approach. It treats the patient, not the disease. It takes into account the constitution of a person for treatment of diseases. The constitution is the physical, emotional and intellectual make up of the person. Hence there are no ready made prescriptions for obesity which can produce uniform results. The patient should have enough patience to take Homeopathic medication otherwise no significant results can be produced.

Another approach that can help in curing obesity is that of Yoga. Yoga advocates a healthy life style with its specific techniques to clean the body from toxins and improve emotional and intellectual balance. It covers a broad spectrum of life. Besides physical aspects, it also covers emotional, intellectual and spiritual aspects of life which are mostly ignored by modern science when treating a patient. Certain types of pranayama (breathing techniques) greatly help in the cure of obesity. Meditation can reduce mental stress which is also a cause for tendency of over-eating.

A person should be kept motivated and focused on the goals in order to implement a particular weight loss programme. Hence behavioral therapy is also popular these days which suggests to set specific goals and have a reward other than food for achieving those goals. Regular recording of weight and activities is also important to track the progress.

An integrated approach is required which can address the issue more appropriately. A good weight loss plan should be based on a synthesis of different approaches for treatment of obesity. A weight loss formula is available at www.free-weight-loss-formula.com">http://www.free-weight-loss-formula.com that incorporates the following steps:

Step1 - A Meditation technique to eliminate mental causes of obesity

Step2 - A simple but powerful fat burning exercise

Step3 - Pranayam (breathing techniques)

step4 - Balanced diet

It provides a step by step method which anyone can follow to reduce weight and get a perfect body shape. It incorporates the traditional wisdom about healthy life style. It is based on an integrated approach which addresses multiple causes of obesity. You are not required to purchase any expensive wellness product to implement it. In this way, you save money which you would otherwise have to spend on the treatment of obesity related problems.

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[seby66]

Guggul and Triphala are two Ayurvedic herbs that are suggested for Obesity. Check out
http://www.desigram.com/pages/articles/ ... esity.html for more information about obesity.

[frankferguson]

I would like to add one more herb which is called Indian Gooseberry. It is a very effective herb for the treatment of obesity and related conditions.

[jessicaKloser]

In Ayurveda angular and ample are signs that the vata, pitta, and kapha systems are out of balance. This can appear irrespective of how abundant or how little aliment you eat. Weight ascendancy problems appear if your aliment assimilation is not counterbalanced by a able assimilation or metabolism.

[jnetmyrs]

In Ayurveda angular and ample are signs that the vata, pitta, and kapha systems are out of balance. This can appear irrespective of how abundant or how little aliment you eat. Weight ascendancy problems appear if your aliment assimilation is not counterbalanced by a able assimilation or metabolism.

Hi Jessica,
That's a very good point you have made, metabolism does play a very important role when it comes to dealing with obesity. There have been many programs that are being introduced on a daily bases but nothing would work if the metabolism is not proper.

[devinemarko]

Ayurvedic drug policy is generally very different from what we are accustomed. Herbal remedies can be very useful in weight control without negative side effects of traditional drugs. When therapy with diet alone, the treatment of obesity is lacking. Diet may be new opportunities to prevent obesity, but fat is processed and faulty metabolism is correct, what happens in ayurvedic medicines.

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[chiefgabril]

Too much carbohydrate-rich foods, must be avoided. These include rice and potatoes. Rice, wheat, and not to be used. Barley and corn, can also be used effectively. Obesity increases the chance of diabetes. Therefore, people who are overweight, the need to reduce sugar and other sweets intake.