Ayurveda management of Sthoulya Roga (Obesity)

Abstract

Lifestyle disorders are occurring commonly in India as well as the whole world. Due to altered lifestyle, inappropriate food habits, lack of adequate exercise and psychological stress had led to frequent occurrence of Sthoulya Roga. It has various complications like hypertension, diabetes mellitus, cerebrovascular accident, osteoarthritis, dyslipidemia, respiratory distress, depression, ischemic heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, and cancer. So, an effective Ayurveda management has to be developed for Sthoulya Roga. Even an endocrine disease Hypothyroidism can also lead to obesity.  Obese patients are often depressed and like have the chance of developing malignancy. Medicines like Thryushanadi Loha, Shilajatu Capsules, Amritadi Guggulu, Navaka Guggulu, Medohara Guggulu, Vyayama, Rooksha Udvartana, and Langhana or Karshana Chikitsa have a better result in the management of obesity. This paper highlights about the Ayurveda management of Sthoulya Roga (obesity).