Integrative approach to obesity management: Ayurvedic & Modern perspective
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https://doi.org/10.48165/IRJAY.2026.90304Keywords:
Obesity, Ayurveda, Sthaulya, Medoroga, lifestyle modification.Abstract
Modernization , affluence , and advancements in science and technology have led to increase in sedantary lifestyle which unintentionally invites a range of health issues one of which is Sthaulya (Obesity). Sthaulya affects physical ,mental, and social health. Sthaulya (Obesity) is considered a principal public health concern and ranked as the fifth foremost reason for death globally. Overweight and obesity are one of the main lifestyle disorder that leads to further health concerns and contributes to numerous chronic disease including cancers, diabetes , metabolic syndrome and osteoarthritis , cardiovascular disease. Ayurvedic management of obesity adopts a comprehensive and individualized approach aimed at restoring doshic balance, enhancing metabolic function, and reducing excess adiposity. Therapeutic strategies include dietary regulation (Ahara), lifestyle modifications (Vihara), pharmacological interventions using herbal formulations, and bio-purificatory therapies (Panchakarma).
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