Fighting Obesity - an ayurvedic way
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Fighting Obesity the Ayurvedic Way
Understanding Obesity
Obesity is characterized by an excess amount of body fat, while being overweight involves extra weight from muscles, bones, fat, and water?"as seen in athletes and bodybuilders. Overweight individuals face higher health risks, including chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, and some cancers.
Importance of Body Fat
Body fat performs essential functions:
1. Provides heat insulation.
2. Absorbs shock.
3. Stores energy.
According to Ayurveda, fat keeps the body moisturized, induces sweating, stores energy, and nourishes bones.
Fat Distribution
- Women: Fat tends to accumulate around the hips, creating a pear shape.
- Men: Fat usually gathers around the belly, leading to an apple shape.
- Health issues often arise when fat builds up around the waist.
Ayurveda explains that fat primarily deposits around the belly and bones, causing the stomach to bulge out in obese individuals.
Characteristics of Obesity
In Ayurveda, an obese person may have sagging hips, bellies, and breasts that flap when moving, along with reduced activity levels.
Causes of Obesity
Obesity occurs when calorie intake exceeds calorie burning, resulting in fat storage. Key factors include:
1. Genetics: Obesity often runs in families, influenced by shared dietary and lifestyle habits.
2. Environment: Sedentary lifestyles combined with high-calorie diets contribute to obesity.
3. Psychological Factors: Negative emotions can trigger overeating.
4. Binge Eating Disorder
5. Health Conditions: Hypothyroidism, Cushing's syndrome, and certain neurological issues can lead to overeating.
6. Medications: Some antidepressants and steroids may cause weight gain.
Ayurvedic Perspective
Ayurveda highlights the following causes:
1. Lack of Physical Activity (Avyayama)
2. Sleeping During the Day (Divaswapna)
3. Kapha-Enhancing Diet and Lifestyle
4. Consumption of Sweet Foods (Madhura Annaha)
Health Risks of Obesity
Obesity can lead to:
- Type 2 diabetes
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Stroke
- Certain cancers
- Gallstones
- Liver diseases
- Osteoarthritis
- Gout
- Infertility
- Irregular menstruation in women
Ayurvedic View on Health Risks
Obese individuals are prone to:
- Diabetes
- Kidney problems
- Hepatitis
- Low libido and energy
- Skin issues
- Fistula
- Piles
- Filariasis
Tips for Reducing Obesity
1. Consult a physician to determine realistic weight loss goals.
2. Set short-term, achievable goals and reward progress (without using food as a reward).
3. Make gradual dietary changes and maintain healthy eating habits.
4. Aim to burn more calories than consumed through a combination of eating less and being more active.
5. Adopt a balanced diet to meet nutritional needs, incorporating a variety of food groups.
6. Allow occasional treats while evaluating eating patterns.
7. Cut down on high-fat and sugary foods.
8. Slow weight loss (one to one and a half pounds per week) is most effective.
9. Physical activity is crucial?"choose activities that fit your lifestyle and aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise most days.
Ayurvedic Tips for Weight Reduction
1. Engage in regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging, or playing sports.
2. Increase physical and mental exertion through daily activities and problem-solving.
3. Frequent sex is considered beneficial for physical exertion.
4. Non-diabetic individuals can consume two teaspoons of honey with herbal tea for weight loss, as it dissolves body fat.
5. Avoid afternoon naps to maintain a healthy metabolic rate.
6. Steer clear of foods that increase Kapha and medha, such as sweets, sweetened drinks, excessive carbohydrates, and oily foods.
7. Prefer wheat products over rice for effective weight management.
8. Include green gram and horse gram in your diet to reduce Kapha and medha.
By integrating these guidelines, you can approach weight management effectively, drawing on the wisdom of Ayurveda to support a healthier lifestyle.
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