When a person is 20% or more than his ideal weight, person is classified “overweight”. Unnecessary weight is caused when an individual intake greater number of calories than the body needs, usually this happens most normally because of eating an food which is high in fat and calories.
The variation between calories burned and calories consumed, can likewise be caused by various obesity-related factors, for example, hereditary, hormonal, behavioral, natural and, to some degree, social. There are numerous different components causing obesity, for example, pregnancy, tumors and also endocrine issue and medicines that incorporate insane medications, estrogens, corticosteroids and insulin.
Symptoms of Obesity
- Increased body fat
- Breathlessness on exertion
- Lethargy
- Fatigue
- Excessive sweating with bad odor
In Ayurveda, weight is known as Medarog, which is caused by the irritation of Kapha. Kapha is an Ayurvedic humor which is thick, substantial, moderate, sticky, wet and cool in nature. It administers all structure and lubrication in the brain and body separated from controlling weight and development of all the seven tissues – nutritive liquids, blood, fat, muscles, bones, marrow and regenerative tissues.
The Ayurvedic treatment for weight loss and obesity starts with the pacification of Kapha Dosha. This is done by removing Kapha-aggravating foods from the diet. Later medovahi channels are cleaned so that excess weight can be burned.
Ayurvedic Treatment for Weight Loss
- Diet
- Exercise – Surya namaskar
- Internal medications – Sliming solution
- Panchakarma – Vaman, Virechan, Basti, Udvartan
Tips to avoid Over-weight
- Avoid consuming over rice and potato.
- Consume more fresh fruit juices, salads and green vegetables.
- Avoid oily and fried foods.