World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

ROLE OF AYURVEDA AND THERAPEUTIC YOGA TO PREVENT OBESITY – A REVIEW

Dr. Buvana V. Mundargi*, Dr. Sajitha K. and Dr. Ashoka A.

ABSTRACT

Weight gain is a natural process essential for the body's physiological functions, yet when it spirals to excessive levels, it poses a threat to health, paving the way for numerous disorders with high morbidity and mortality rates. According to Ayurveda, Meda is one of the Sapta Dhatus of the body that can be co-related to fat, and the resulting condition is termed Medoroga and one among them is Sthoulya (Obesity). In ancient texts like Charaka Samhita, it's deemed among the Astaninditiya (Contemptible) Purusa, highlighting its detrimental effects on health. Assisting an underweight individual is often perceived as simpler than aiding someone struggling with obesity. The rise of industrialization and sedentary lifestyles propelled by modern communication technologies exacerbates the prevalence of non-communicable diseases like obesity. The sedentary lifestyle associated with modernization limits opportunities for physical activity, leading to various health issues. Obesity, in particular, is linked with severe and life-threatening complications such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease, cardiovascular accidents, and myocardial infarction. Given its role as a risk factor for these ailments, preventing obesity becomes pivotal in reducing the likelihood of such diseases. Ayurveda and Yoga offer holistic approaches to combat obesity, promoting overall health and well-being by harmonizing the body, mind, and spirit.

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