Exploring the Impact of Ayurvedic approaches on Obesity: A Scientific Research Perspective

Naresh Itani; Yogesh; Komal Keshwa; Divya Pathak; B.K. Sevatkar

doi:10.21760/jaims.8.8.32

Naresh Itani Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Rog Nidana evum Vikriti Vigyana, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Yogesh PhD Scholar, Department of Rog Nidana evum Vikriti Vigyana, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Komal Keshwa Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Rog Nidana evum Vikriti Vigyana, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Divya Pathak Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Rog Nidana evum Vikriti Vigyana, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
B.K. Sevatkar Professor, Department of Rog Nidana evum Vikriti Vigyana, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.8.8.32

Keywords: Non-communicable disease, Sthaulya, Ayurveda, Obesity, Pathya-Apathya, Santarpana, Ashta Nindit Purusha

Abstract

Introduction: Due to the rapid modernization in the present era, sedentary life-style and abundance of nutrition, non-communicable diseases have been increased tremendously and now becoming the chief cause of the death all over the world. Obesity is one of the nutritional lifestyle disorder affecting both developed and developing countries. Obesity (Sthaulya) is vastly increasing in the world due to the change in the life style (Ahar, Vihar and Manasika) and working conditions. Obesity is a disorder characterized by increased body weight and excess fat deposition. It is the root cause of overconsumption of calories and reduced physical activity and finally leading to serious health complications like Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease and Arthritis. It also reduces the average life span and decreases the quality of life. In Ayurveda, Sthaulya (obesity) is a condition where, due to aggravation of Doshas, there is improper transformation of nutrition, more of Medodhatu is formed and inappropriate nutrition goes to nourish other Dhatus of body. Aim: To explore the impact of Ayurvedic approaches on obesity. Objectives: To find out the causative factors behind the prevalence of obesity and also to find out the cheap, easily available Ayurvedic modality to treat and prevent the Obesity. Materials and Methods: Various literatures like Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Astanga Hridaya, modern medical textbooks, journals and online databases are reviewed. Conclusion: Embracing a balanced life-style, staying physically active and managing emotional stress are key factors in effectively addressing and preventing obesity.

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