Obesity
What is Obesity?
In ayurveda, this condition is called medoroga. Obesity is
caused by excessive fat accumulation in the body. It leads to
serious health hazard affecting the functions of the vital
organs like heart, liver and kidneys. It might also give way to
diabetes.
Root Causes
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Intake of excessive calories.
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Complete lack of mental & physical exercise.
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In rare cases, disturbances of thyroid or pituitary
glands.
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Excessive and regular consumption of alcohol.
Symptoms
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Abnormal girth and extra weight which hinders normal life
activity
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Makes prone to many diseases as heart problems, diabetes
etc.
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Breathlessness, even on slightest exertion. Development of
asthmatic tendencies.
Healing Options
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Herbs
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Ayurvedic Supplements
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Diet
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Do away with carbohydrate and high-fat stuff
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Thrive on plenty of water and juices-lemon,
grape fruit, orange, pineapple.
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Add garden-fresh salads , raw green vegetables and
fresh fruits to your low-calorie
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Lifestyle
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Religiously do all kinds of exercises: walking,
swimming, cycling.
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Think positive
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Go for sauna baths, steam baths and regular
massages
Go for Panchakarma
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Yoga
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