Obesity basically involves excess accumulation of body fat. It is just not a cosmetic concern as it can lead to a number of other complicated health issues such as high blood pressure, heart ailments and more. Obesity can also increase the chances for certain kincs of Cancers.
Causes: There can be a lot of factors leading to obesity.Some main reasons can be: Genetic, eating at untimely intervals, eating before the digestion of the previous food has taken place, overeating, unhealthy lifestyle, lack of exercise, sleeping during the day or excess sleep and taking a bath right after having your meal, medication or certain diseases like hypothyroidism, PCOS, insulin resistance or more.
Treatment: As per Ayurveda, Obesity involves an excess of Kapha Dosha in the body. Although it might not be the main reason leading to over weight but it certainly is an important factor.
At Vaidyaratnam Vrindavan Chikitsalayam, our aim is to focus on long term weight management rather short term goals by making lifestyle changes along with authentic classical Ashtavaidyan Ayurveda therapies. As prescribed by our Vaidyas, our treatment generally involves authentic Ayurveda therapies, Yoga and meditation sessions, some form of exercise, and a balanced healthy Kapha pacifying diet.
