Obesity
Submitted by divine_sysop on July 28, 2010 - 06:18
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Obesity is a condition in which a person gains excess body fat. This might lead to several problems and a consequent reduction in life expectancy. Some factors which can lead to obesity are physical inactivity, consumption of high-fat foods, overeating and genetic makeup. An obese person puts on extra flab on different parts of his body, including belly, face, neck, etc.
There can be several reasons of obesity like physical inactivity and excess calorie intake whereas some people are prone to obesity due to their genetic makeup. Stress can also be a major cause of obesity. There are various symptoms associated with the disease like the breathing problems, heart problems. People suffering from obesity might also suffer from high blood pressure and diabetes. Arthritis and high cholesterol level can also be seen in obese people. The two most common ways to measure the health risks associated with your weight are body mass index and waist & hip ratio.
We have been trying to find the cure for such common problem in modern medical science where the answer is explained in our ancient Yoga Practice.
Yoga for health benefits:
Yoga employs a broad holistic approach that focuses on teaching people a new lifestyle, way of thinking, and way of being in the world. It has also been found to bring a myriad of healing effects. By attending to practices for improving, regaining or retaining general good health, a person is likely to find that some of his more specific difficulties tend to disappear.
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Causes
Yogic Management
Yoga and specific Yoga poses to cure obesity
Yoga has been found to be very beneficial for obese people as it helps them to lose weight effectively. The physical movements stimulate the abdominal organs thus improving digestion. Better digestion can help reduction of weight. It also stimulates the heart and lungs, increasing intake of oxygen that leads to enhanced energy for physical activity, which in turn can lead to greater weight loss. On the other hand with more oxygen being supplied to all the internal organs, they are able to flush out harmful toxins thus leading to weight loss.
Yoga helps you to keep your body fit and agile, preventing weight gain. Join our Yoga Classes and feel the difference in your life.
Yoga pose
Ayurvedic Management
- Honey, Takrarishta, Trifala, Musta, Devadaru and Guduchi are some of the important Ayurvedic remedies for the treatment of obesity.
- Amalaka and Yava powder can also help.
- Shilajita is a herb with multiple utilities. Obese people can get effective results if they consume Shilajitha with Agnimatha juice.
- Honey water intake early in the morning can help reduce fat.
- Loha Bhasma, Amalaki, Yava, Yavakshara, Sunthi and Vidanga powder is helpful in the treatment of obesity.
Ayurveda says vitiation of doshas is the root cause of a disease. Know how you can balance your Dosha through FREE Dosha Analysis .
Home Remidies
- One should consume low-fat dairy products to check excess calorie gain.
- Meat, eggs, fish and chicken should be consumed in moderate quantity.
- Fat from the skin and meat of the chicken should be removed.
- Ghee and excess oil should be avoided in cooking. Hydrogenated vegetable oils should be preferred for cooking.
- One should avoid fried food. Baked or grilled food is advisable.
- Vegetable should be boiled or steamed to avoid fat.
- Avoid putting cheese and butter should on bread. Chutney can be used as a substitute.
Conclusion
One should practice some physical exercise and maintain a proper diet chart to check the problem of obesity. A low-calorie diet chart should be followed. An obese person is prone to several health problems so one should try to check obesity at its onset.
