During the last 20 years obesity in adults has increased in almost all the developing countries, including India. The most commonly observed factors behind this include the genetic disposition, sedentary lifestyle, underlying illnesses such as hypothyroidism, dietary aberrations like regular and excessive intake of heavy and fried eatables and food that gives high postprandial blood sugar and chronic depression. Use of certain medications and many gynecological conditions like menstrual irregularity, the menopausal phase and pelvic infections can also lead to an obesity-like situation.
Useful tips *Avoid strong weight- reducing therapies.
*Crash-dieting brings with it many side-effects.
* Depend on mild and long-term therapiesObesity has been considered detrimental to good health and the primary cause for a number of illnesses. These include cardiovascular disorders, menstrual irregularities and infertility in women and GI-tract diseases like reflux disorder, fatty liver and gall bladder stones in other patients. Certain other health problems such as diabetes, urinary incontinence, breathlessness, laziness, low vitality and impotency are also associated with obesity. So, it is necessary to guard oneself against any amount of extra fat. In case obesity has resulted from an acquired reason, it is better to seriously ponder over and try to remove it first.
Obese persons are advised not to use strong weight-reducing therapies. Crash dieting also brings with it many side-effects. It is seen that mild and long-term therapies to counter obesity produce more sustainable and safer results. Generally, the ayurvedic reducing
treatment consists of certain panchkarma procedures which facilitate better results of medications used at a later stage. In case these therapies are not available or are difficult to adopt, simple Triphala Churna in the dose of 3 to 5 gm with honey once a day serves the purpose. It can be taken as long as the obese person experiences lightness and agility in his body. Various Guggul preparations and Phaltrikadi Qwath are the best medicines for obesity. Similarly, the well-known Arogyavardhini Vati along with Triushnadi Lauh, Shila Sindoor, Triphla Qwath and the Mahamanjishthadi Qwath are the foremost anti-obesity medicines. Obese persons are advised to follow the prescribed lifestyle religiously otherwise they have the tendency to regain weight once the active treatment is over. Women around the menopausal phase require more careful monitoring while undergoing the anti-obesity treatment. As a rule, all obese persons should take light and easily digestible meals and keep their bowels clean. Use of green and leafy vegetables, wholegrain cereals and eatables of bitter, pungent and astringent taste is good for them. They should curtail the use of dairy and bakery products, excessive sweets, oily and fried food and eatables which are too cold or chilled. The use of digestive herbs with food and taking warm water at intervals often helps. Similarly, regular exercise and leading an active lifestyle are a must to consume built-up fat in the body. Ayurvedic prohibits excessive sleep and day-time napping for persons suffering from obesity.
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