Obesity is an excessive accumulation of fat in the body resulting in excess weight, which is scientifically defined as having a body mass index more than 30. Obesity is a chronic disease similar to high blood pressure and diabetes and is usually a lifestyle disorder associated with an abundance of food and lack of physical activity. Obesity is associated with multiple health problems and psychosocial difficulties and is usually difficult to treat because of a lack of self restraint and discipline.
Ayurvedic herbal treatment for obesity is aimed at regulating the metabolism of the body so that excess fat in the body is reduced gradually both with the help of graded physical activity as well as the regular use of medicines. Ayurvedic herbal medicines have a specific affinity for the fat tissue in the body are used in high doses and for prolonged periods in order to reduce body fat as well as excess of muscle and fluid in the body. Herbal medicines increase body metabolism so that the levels of fat and lipids is reduced both in the circulatory system as well as in different issues of the body.
Ayurvedic treatment is also given to boost the image and self-confidence of obesity individuals and help them take charge of their lives so that they can bring about a dramatic change in the physical as well as mental setup of the affected individuals. Negative images of fear, anxiety, insecurity and loss of confidence are treated so that affected individuals become confident and develop the courage to take decisions and exercise self restraint and discipline with regards to their lifestyle and eating habits.
Individuals affected with obesity also need to be given detailed instructions regarding the daily intake of different types of food stuffs as well advice for a programmed therapy for graded exercises and physical activity in different forms, including yogic asanas, so as to suit individual requirements. Regular feedback from the affected individual is important in making the whole treatment programmes tailor-made for individual requirements. Individuals usually require aggressive treatment for periods ranging from six months to one year, after which the patient can continued treatment only in the form of restricted diet and regular physical activity.
The treatment of obesity requires considerable patience both on the part of the affected individuals as well as the treating practitioner; however, regular Ayurvedic herbal treatment can have well-defined results in the treatment of obesity.
The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com
