Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems.
People are considered obese when their body mass index (BMI), a measurement obtained by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by the square of the person's height in meters, exceeds 30 kg/m2
Obesity increases the likelihood of various diseases, particularly heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of cancer, and osteoarthritis.
Causes of Obesity:
· Faulty dietary habits and lack of exercise
· Stress and Emotional eating - Many people respond to emotional stress or depression by excessive eating.
· Endocrine diseases like Hypothyroidism, Cushing Syndrome - Hypothyroidism may decrease metabolism of food and result in weight gain, fluid retention in the body.
· Organ enlargement - such as ovarian cyst and obstruction of lymph fluid.
· Age - As age increases the metabolism slows down and may result in weight gain
· Hormonal imbalance
Tips for Weight Management:
· Find out how many calories you need by calculating the BMR (Basic Metabolic Rate)
· Healthy diet - Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Cut down on sugar and oil.
· Control diet - Control the portion size. Do not skip meals
· Have 5-6 smaller meals rather than having 3 big meals.
· Exercise - Regular exercise will help to burn off unwanted fat
· For medical problems get treatment from qualified doctors.
Herbal Ayurveda Remedies:
Methi seeds: Methi is useful for dissolving fat in the liver
Guggul: In addition to aiding weight loss. Guggul also lowers cholesterol.
Vrikshamla: It contains Hydroxycitric acid which is a powerful lipogenic inhibitor.
Triphala: Triphala has detoxifying properties. It aids digestion & reduces the water retention in the body which is one of the main causes of obesity.
Trikatu: Trikatu consists of Sunthee, Miri, and Pippali. It improves the digestive fire and helps burn fat.
Gurmar (Meshashringi): It helps reduce the craving for sugar and sweets and neutralizes the excess sugar present in the body, thus preventing it from turning into fat.
Guduchi (Giloy): Helps in weight loss.
Dudhi (Bottle gourd): It balances liver & removes toxins from the body. Low in calories & reduces the urge of eating.
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