obesity and weight loss workshop presentation

Natural Weight LossAchieving, and maintaining your ideal weight

Vaidya. Namrata SharmaBAMS,MD Ayurveda

Vaidya. Mandeep SinghBAMS,MD Ayurveda

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What is obesity?What is obesity? “Obesity” specifically refers to an excessive

amount of body fat.

“Overweight” refers to an excessive amount of body weight that includes muscle, bone, fat, and water

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Health RisksHealth Risks Type 2 diabetes,

Heart disease, Stroke

High blood pressure, High blood cholesterol

Gallbladder disease and gallstones.

Fatty liver disease

Osteoarthritis, Gout

Pulmonary (breathing) problems sleep apnea,.

Reproductive problems in women, including menstrual irregularities , infertility.Ojus Ayurveda and Yoga Center

How is obesity How is obesity measured?measured?

Body Mass index

It is calculated by dividing persons weight in kilogram by his height in meter squares

BMI 19-25 Normal range

BMI 26-30 Over Weight

BMI 30 and higher Obese

BMI 40 and higher Extremely Obese


OObesity besity measurement and measurement and

HealthHealth risk riskWaist to Hip ratio

Male Female Health Risk 0.90 or below 0.80 or below Low Risk

0.96 to 1.0 0.81 to 0.85 Moderate Risk

1.0+ 0.85+ High Risk

Waist Circumference

Men > 40 inches women > 35 inches


Obesity -Obesity -MedorogaMedoroga

In Ayurveda Obesity is regarded as Medoroga –A disorder of Meda Dhatu- Adipose tissue and fat metabolism

One of the undesirable Constitution

‘Sthoulya’- ‘Santarpan janya vikar’-A over nutritional disorder


NIDANA OF NIDANA OF STHAULYASTHAULYA

1. Aharatmaka Nidana (Dietary

causes)

2. Viharatmaka Nidana

3. Manas Nidana

4. Anya NidanaOjus Ayurveda and Yoga Center

Causes of obesity in Causes of obesity in AyurvedaAyurveda

Dietary causes Over eating Frequent food intake before digestion of a previous meal. Kapha increasing food Excessive consumption of sweet food, Heavy food, cold diet, Food –like dairy products- cheese cream butter, ice cream

yogurt Excess use of oily food-fried food grilled food, fast foods Excessive use of meat Usage of new grains Usage of sugarcane's, jaggery's preparations Excessive use of Rice, wheat, Black gram, Drinking water after food in take


Causes of obesity in Causes of obesity in AyurvedaAyurveda

Life style and behavior

Sedentary life style ,Lack of physical exercise, excessive sleep, sleeping during day especially soon after meal ,Lack of sexual life

Mental cause

Lack of thinking, anxiety or anger. Cheerful mind

Genetic- ‘Beeja Svabhavat’ Irrespective of diet the person is obese due to genetic makeup.


Causes of ObesityCauses of Obesity

Diseases like

Hypothyroidism

Cushing syndrome

Polycystic ovarian syndrome

Drugs like

steroids

oral contraceptive pills

hormone replacement therapy

antidepressant


Role of Aharatmaka Role of Aharatmaka Nidana in Sthulya Nidana in Sthulya

Ahararasa plays a major role for increasing Meda dhatu in Sthaulya,.Sthaulya depends upon the quality and quantity of Ahararasa.On the basis of Samanya Vishesh Siddhanta, the excessive food consumption of similar substance, similar quality or similar in action helps in the over production of Dhatu.


Role of Viharatmaka Role of Viharatmaka Nidana in SthaulyaNidana in Sthaulya

All the Aharatmaka Nidana ultimately decreases physical activity, which aggravates Kapha and leads to Meda depostion. Viharatmaka Nindana like Divaswap having Abhishyandi property leads to blockage of the micro channels of the body, specifically in Medovaha srotas . Moreover, reduced metabolic rate during sleep is an important factor for genesis of excess fat.


Role of Manas Role of Manas Vyapara Vyapara

in Sthaulyain Sthaulya Sthaulya is also considered under the

group of psychosomatic diseases .Due to adoptation of modern lifestyle, a person has reduced his physical activity and instead of that, the mental work is increased. As a result now a days the diseases caused by psychogenic factors are seen extensively . According to Charaka : Harshanitya and Achintana are two psychological factors are mentioned . These factors are Kapha aggravating and its lead to Meda deposition.


Characteristic of Characteristic of obese personobese person

increase of fat and flesh, is disfigured with pendulous, buttocks, belly and breasts , whose increase bulk is not matched by a corresponding increase in energy

Excessive sweating, hunger, Thirst and Sleep

Dyspnoea on exertion

Lack of sexual life

General weakness

Sluggishness in movement

Unable to bear the any physical exercise.


Medoroga Medoroga pathogenesispathogenesis

Causative factors (Kapha & Meda )Causative factors (Kapha & Meda )

Ama Rasa Excess Meda & Kapha Excess Meda & Kapha Deranged Fat Metabolism

Blocks Circulatory Channels

Tissue Malnutrition

Toxic Buildup Vata Restriction

Hyper functioning Agni

Hunger Thirst


Medoroga (Obesity) Medoroga (Obesity) Consequences Consequences

Ama Blockage

Tissue Malnutrition

Lack of energy

Lack of Enthusiasm

Low immunity

Shortness of life span

Plasma

Blood

Muscle

Fat

Bone

Marrow

Reproductive

Mind

CVD, HT, Stroke

Chronic Musculoskeletal

Diabetes, Hyper Lipidemia,

Osteoarthritis, Gout

Sexual Difficulty, Infertility

Depression

Vata Restriction

Vata Disorders


Obesity-MedorogaObesity-Medoroga treatmenttreatment

Shodhan chikitsa- This includes Panchakarma treatment

Vaman (medicated vomitting)

Virechana (medicated purgation)

Basti (enema therapy)

Dhumpan-medicated smoking

Swedan-Herbal steam therapy

Udvartana-herbal powder massage

Herbs for Udvartana-Triphala,musta,Neem, Haridra,Daruharidra,

Tulasi,Ashwagandha,Musterd,Lodhra,Vacha


Ayurvedic management of Ayurvedic management of obesityobesity

Shaman chikitsa -It is pacification therapy with herbs, diet, exercises and lifestyle .

Use of Bitter, pungent astringent taste

Dry, hot, sharp, scraping qualities


Ayurveda Diet in Medoroga Ayurveda Diet in Medoroga (obesity)(obesity)

Bitter, pungent astringent taste Dry, hot, sharp, scraping qualities

Whole grains- Barley, whole oats, quinoa and amaranth.

Vegetables-Chard, kale, Spinach and mustard greens,

eggplant Cabbage, carrot cauliflower.

Pulses or dried beans –Lentils, Mung dal, tu dar, masoor dal,

horse gram chick peas

Fruits-apples. Pears pineapple,

Honey

Spices-Fenugreek, turmeric, cumin, musturd, asefoetida

curry leaves, ginger, black pepper, clove, cinnamon


Diet to AvoidDiet to Avoid

Avoid sweet, sour, salty and oily food as it aggravates Kapha and Meda

Sweet foods include not only sugar but also rice, wheat, pasta, breads, and sweet milk products.

Cakes, cookies, Pastries, Chocolates.

Dairy products especially cheese cream, ice cream, yogurt.

Meat especially red meat ,fried food ,grilled food

Avoid packaged foods, processed food and restaurant fried foods - pizza, hot dog ,burger, doughnuts, French fries

Avoid left over's


Diet to avoidDiet to avoidAvoid incompatible combinations of

food Milk with fish, meat, curd, sour fruits, bread containing

yeast,

cherries, yogurt

Yogurt with milk, sour fruits, melons, hot drinks, meat, fish,

mangos, cheese

Eggs with milk, meat, yogurt, melons, cheese, fish, bananas

Fruit with any other food


Ayurveda Life style in Medoroga Ayurveda Life style in Medoroga

(Obesity)(Obesity) Exercise ‘Stop Dieting and Start Moving’

Walking, Swimming, running, or rowing aerobic exercises,

Stationary Cycling/Bicycling Yoga Asana-

Suryanamaskar-(Sun Salutations)

Pawan muktasana ( (Wind Liberating Pose)

Utthanpadasana (Raised Leg Pose)

Dvichakrikasan- (Bicycling)

Padvruttasan- (Leg rotation)

Naukasana (Boat Pose) Pranayama (breathng excersises) and Meditation


Useful tipsUseful tips Maintain a regular daily routine. Wake up before 6.00am

Take 2 teaspoon of honey and 2 tea spoon of lemon juice with 1 glass of warm water

Exercise at morning at least 40 min/day -4days/week

East light nourishing breakfast –cooked apple, toast cooked barley or oatmeal

Cook daily with love and care

Use spices and herbs that suitable for you while cooking

Boil water with fresh ginger and drink frequently throughout the day

Make Lunch as a main meal. Dinner should be as light as possible.

For dinner, eat light one-dish meals, or vegetable or lentil soups.

Do not sleep during day


Useful tips Cont.Useful tips Cont. Avoid eating late at night

Eat only after digestion of previous meal.

Eat only when you are hungry. Find out correct quantity for you.

Keep the regular timings of meal. Eat mindfully.

Concentrate on your food, what you are eating. Don’t

divide your attention by reading, working or watching TV

while you are eating.

Take a walk after meal.

Replace caffeinated and carbonated beverages with herb-spice teas.

Fasting-One day fasting in a week is goodOjus Ayurveda and Yoga Center

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