Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF THE LIFESTYLE DISORDER–OBESITY (STHOULYA) W.S.R. TO AAHARA-VIHAR AS PATHYA AND APTHYA

Pargewar Ashwini Marotirao* and Ujwale Ramesh

ABSTRACT

In today's era, junk food, and a sedentary lifestyle has made man the victim of many lifestyle disorders, one of them being Obesity. Obesity can cause various non-communicable diseases, like hypertension, dyslipidemia, glucose intolerance, and some long-term complications like coronary heart disease, infertility, and diabetes. The percentage of the population suffering from Obesity is increasing daily, so awareness should be created regarding the disease and its Complications. The preventive measures for Obesity according to Ayurveda are to follow - Dincharya, Ritucharya, Pathy Aahar Vihar seven, and Shodhan Karma. Pathya Aahar vihar sevan plays an important role as that in medicine. Following righteous Aahara-Vihara as described in Ayurveda one can prevent obesity and reduce its risks to develop various fatal diseases. Aims And Objectives: 1. To study the aspects of obesity as mentioned in Ayurvedic literature and Modern Medicine. 2. Explore the Ayurvedic management for Obesity, in terms of Pathya and Apthya Aahara-Vihara. Materials and methods: The references were collected from classical Ayurvedic texts, research journals, and reputed medical textbooks. Discussion: Obesity is most commonly caused by a combination of excessive food intake, Junk food, lack of physical activity, and genetic susceptibility. A sedentary lifestyle also plays a major role in the pathogenesis of obesity. Ayurvedic management for obesity has excellent potential, when given in the form of Ayurvedic Pathya-Apathya Aahar Vihar, exercise, etc. Conclusion: Aahara Vihar plays a major role in Swasthya Rakshana. For better Ayurvedic management of obesity, Pathya Aahar Vihar sevan needs to be focused along with medicinal treatment. Hence following appropriate Pathya and avoiding Apathya leads to better Health in case of Obesity.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Lifestyle disorder, Obesity, Pathya- Apathya Aahar Vihar Sevan.