OBESITY TREATMENT IN AYURVEDA

Pathya-Apathya for Obesity-

Pathyakarahar (Do’s)-

• Anna varga-PuranaShali(Old variety of Rice),Raktashali( Red variety of Rice)Shasthikashali(Rice harvested in 60 days),Yava(Barley),Chanaka(Chickpea)  ,Kulatha(Horsegram)
• Jalavarga-ShrutaSheetaJala(LukeWarm Water)PanchkolashrutaJala(Water with Panchakola)Shunti siddha jala ( Ginger Water)
• Madhu(Honey)
• Madyavarga-PuranaSidhu( Old Wine)
• Mutravarga-Gomutra (Cow’s Urine)
• Kanda varga-Lasuna(Garlic) ,Ardraka ( Wet Ginger ) ,Sunthi ( Dry Ginger)
• Ksheeravarga- Takra ( Buttermilk)
• Shakavarga- Patola(Bottlegourd) ,Karavellaka ( Bitter gourd) ,Varthaka (Brinjal)Nimbapatra(Neem leaves) ,Shigru ( Drum Stick)
• Mamsavarga-JangalaMamsa  (Forest meat)
• Regular exercise
• Yoga and pranayama
• Light food intake
• Most of the vegetables are good to reduce the formation of Kapha as well Ama, so it always consumed warm and along with some spices

  ApathyaAhara and Vihar (Don’ts)

• Anna varga- Navanna  (New variety of Rice)Sreeharsha.
• Masha (Black gram)
• Taila Oil
• Jalavarga-DushitaJala( Polluted water) SheetaJala ( Cold water)
• Madyavarga-NutanaMadya(New Wine)
• Kanda varga- Aluka (Potato)
• Ksheeravarga–Dadhi( Curd),Ksheera (Apakva) Milk
• Guda(Jaggery)
• Mamsavarga-AnupaMamsa(Marshyland Animal meat)
• Diwaswap (Day sleeping)
• Ratrijagaran(Night awaking)
• Aalasya
• Avoid Ahara having Guru Snigdha, Ati Drava, Picchila and AbhishyandiGunatmaka
• Excess consumption of food is called as AthiMatraAharaSevana. So it is avoided .
• Avoid excessive water intake after consuming food as it slow down the process of digestion.
• Dairy products, oily food items, salty and sour food articles should be avoided.

This treatment helps mobilize the accumulated fat resulting in weight loss; Ayurvedic remedies for weight loss, home remedies and specific diet programs prevent further accumulation of fat in the body.