About Obesity

Obesity is one of a common chronic condition that is defined by an excess amount of fat in the body. In general, obesity indicates overweight, i.e., body weight more than the weight that is considered healthy. Fat is necessary for our body but, in a certain amount and not in excess.

Body mass index can tell us whether a person is obese or not. The body mass index depends on the height and weight of a person. It is calculated by dividing the weight of a person in kilograms by the height of a person in meters. A person with a BMI of 25-29.9 is considered overweight, while the one with a BMI of over 30 is considered obese.

What are the common symptoms of obesity?

Weight more than average weight of the body is the primary sign of the obesity.

The other common symptoms of obesity are:

Difficulty in sleeping.

A person may suffer from the problem of sleep apnea.

Shortness of breath is another symptom of obesity.

Varicose veins, gallstones, osteoarthritis, especially in the knees are some other common symptoms of obesity.

Skin problems.

What are the risks of obesity?

The problem of obesity should be treated as soon as possible as this problem may pose a serious risk of various other health problems. High blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels are some of the major risks of obesity.

Ayurvedic approach to obesity

Ayurveda is one of an oldest system of health care that helps to maintain healthy body in a natural way. According to this system of healthcare, Obesity is known as "Sthoulyam". Obesity occurs due to an abnormal increase of Kapha dosha in the body.

According to Ayurveda, our body is made up of 7 dhatus. These dhatus are Rasa (lymph), Rakta (blood), Maans (muscle), Meda (fat), Asthi (bones), Majja (Nervous system), and Shukra (reproductive system). In obese people, Meda (fat) is excessively nourished while other dhatus are malnourished.

At Chennai Heritage Hospital, we recommend therapies of Panchakarma (Ayurvedic cleansing), Udvarthana, Lekhana Vasthi, meditation, pranayama, sattvic diet plan and yoga to support your healing.

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