STHAULYA: AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE W.S.R. TO CHILDHOOD OBESITY
Dr. Ashish L. Yadav*, Dr. Ashwini Shitre and Dr. Pallavi Bhirud
ABSTRACT
The traditional text of Ayurveda described Sthaulya as disease which possess symptoms like; obesity. It is one of the “Medoroga” excess fat accumulates in body. Obesity (Sthaulya) may leads various adverse effects such as; Krichavyavayata, Swedadhikya, Mandotsaham and Madhumeha. Medical science and WHO considered person obese if body mass index is 30 kg/m2 or more. Irregular life style is one of the common causes of obesity now a day. Ayurveda mentioned various aspect of obesity as Sthaulya and suggested various options for the management of Sthaulya. Childhood obesity is also a very common problem among children in current scenario. Environmental factors, genetic factors, disturbed lifestyle & presence of other disease increasing prevalence of childhood obesity world widely. As per Ayurveda in obesity Meda and Mamsa Dhatu are pretentious. Ayurveda suggested that conduction of Ahar-Vihar, use of drugs, Yoga and Panchakarma therapy can effectively manage child's obesity.
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