Preventive aspect of Obesity in Ayurveda

Abstract

Background: In this present scenario, over stress and unhealthy food habits with faulty lifestyle reduces individual happiness and predispose to many lifestyle disorders. Obesity is one among them. Obesity has significant negative effects on an individual's quality of life as well as their life expectancy. Obesity becomes prime etiological factors for other comorbidities. Purpose: The treatment for obesity through modern sciences which involves multi-drug regimens which can be associated with a variety of side effects as well as they are expensive. Here Nidānaparivarjana and lifestyle modifications can play a key role in the management Obesity. Material & Methods: Review of relevant literature for subject available in Ayurveda Samhitas, previous research works, medical text books, journals, database and internet. Discussion: The preventive aspect of the Ayurveda is shown in various do’s and don’ts forms such as Dīncaryā, Rātricaryā, Sadvṛtta, Rasāyaṇa, and Saṁśodhana therapy. Nidānaparivarjana - The prime approach of an Ayurvedic treatment is analyzing the root of the disease and evading the causal or the contributory aspects of a disease is the best way to get rid of it and prevent the same in the future as well. Lifestyle modification involves altering long-term habits, typically for eating or physical activity, and maintaining the new behavior for months, years, and till lifetime. Lifestyle modification can be used to treat a range of diseases, including obesity. Conclusion: Ayurveda can manage the obesity in better way through modification in Āhāra (Diet), Vihāra (Lifestyle) and Nidānaparivarjana. The role of the Ayurveda as in preventive aspect in Obesity is trying to explain in the article.