Abstract

*Dr. Pandey Akanksha, Dr. Avadhesh Kumar and Dr. Jaiswal Ramnihor Tapsi

ABSTRACT

Medoroga and Sthaulya (obesity) is considered as synonyms in Ayurvedic samhita on various places. It is characterized by excessive deposition of meda dhatu (~ adipose tissue ) and mansa dhatu specialy in particular part of body hips abdomen and breast create superfluous mobility of sphiga, udara, stana, and abdominal extension, the metabolism (anabolism) of that kind of stout patient bothered, patient suffering from lack of interest i.e. deprived mental status. Obesity is often expressed in terms of body mass index (BMI). Overweight is usually due to obesity but can arise from other causes such as abnormal muscle development or fluid retention. There are several causes like sedentary life style, lack of exercise, faulty dietary intake, excessive intake of sweet, stress, psychological and genetic etc. To prevent this troublesome problem, it is necessary to avoid most of the Etiological factors which are the main preventive measures. Obesity like Metabolic syndrome has received increased attention more and more in the past few years.