Obesity & Its Natural Treatment | Lose Weight Naturally

No one can enjoy and maintain good health in a state of obesity. The obese person does not look good, heavy and flabby body that leads to sluggishness, heaviness in breathing and lethargy. It also makes person inactive and puts serious effect on various organs of body.

What is Obesity

Obesity means overweight. It is the condition in which the excessive fat is deposited in the body. Nowadays obesity is very common problem that affects every generation like from children to senior citizens. The main factors that increase the risk of obesity include change in lifestyle, eating habits, lack of physical activity. A person can balance the body weight and develop personality by following different natural ways to lose weight. Sometime persons use medicines for weight loss that may put negative impact on their body. But Ayurveda provides natural treatment for obesity that has no side effects. Here we will discuss the risk factors of obesity and natural treatment for obesity.

Obesity means accumulation of too much fat in the body. It is a condition in which body's calorie intake is increased as compared to calorie burnt that leads to excess storage of calories in the form of fat in the body. It increases the risk of many diseases like diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, kidney and heart problems.

Risk Factors for Obesity

Obesity occurs due to imbalance between calories consumed and calories burnt. When people consume more calories than body needs, it increase the body weight. There are number of factors which may increase the risk of obesity which are given below:

• Lack of physical activity
• Genetics
• Overeating or Intake of excess food
• Medications
• Age
• Family lifestyle
• Health complications
• Pregnancy

Symptoms Associated with Obesity

The most common signs and symptoms of obesity are given below:

• Overweight
• Snoring
• Fatigue
• Pain in the joints and back
• Excessive sweating

Complications Associated with Obesity

Obesity is the major problem, if it is not treated with time it may results in severe complications or many diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, joint pain, kidney problems, liver problems, heart problems.

Ayurvedic Outlook

Obesity is known as Sthaulya Or Meda rog in Ayurveda. According to Ayurveda, there are three main energies in the body- vata, pitta and kapha which are responsible for good health. Imbalance of any three energies results in any health complications. The main cause of obesity as per Ayurveda is aggravation of kapha. Kapha is one of the doshas in the body which is dense, heavy, slow, sticky, wet and cold in nature. It is responsible for structure and lubrication of all body parts. Apart from this, it is responsible for controlling weight and formation of main dhatus like rasa (lymph), Mansa (muscles), Meda (fat), Majja (nervous system) and Shukra (reproductive system). In obesity, meda is excessively nourished. When kapha is balanced, it provides nutrition to the different tissues. When kapha is imbalanced, toxins are produced in the body. These toxins get accumulated in the weaker part of body and cause blockage. In obesity, these toxins gets accumulated in the Medovahi Srotas (fat passage) that leads to increase in the production of medha dahtus (fat tissues) which directly increases the body weight.

Natural Treatment for Weight Loss

Obesity is one of the biggest problem that affects everyone from children to senior citizens. It can be managed with the natural ways like herbal medicines, exercise and diet. Ayurveda provides natural treatment for many problems like obesity without any side effects. As per Ayurveda, treatment starts with balance of all three doshas in body- vata, pitta and kapha which is the main cause of many disease. It can be done with the help of diet, herbal medicines that help to pacify the aggravated doshas. It mainly focuses on the cleansing of medovahi channels that helps to reduce the weight. There are numerous herbs present in nature that helps to lose weight in natural way such as garcinia, myrobalans, mustak etc.

Natural Treatment for Obesity by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda provides natural supplements for weight loss which are purely herbal in nature. There are different herbal formulations offered by Planet Ayurveda which is obtained from pure herbs.

Herbs in combination give best results. These products are present in the form of pack named Thinner You Pack.

This pack contains:

1. Trim Support capsules
2. Garcinia capsules
3. Guggul capsules
4. Stholyantaka churna

THINNER YOU PACK

These products are explained in detail below:

1. Trim Supoort

This is effective herbal product of Planet Ayurveda for natural weight loss. People who are suffering from obesity, these capsules help a lot. It helps to burn the extra body fat. It helps to increase the fat metabolism and it helps to reduce the weight in a natural and healthy way. These capsules are obtained from the combination of various herbs which are discussed below:

• Vrikshamla (Garcinia cambogia) - It is found in the western regions of India. It is used in obesity from ancient time. It helps to control the appetite and prevents obesity. It also controls the fat deposition in the body tissues. So it helps to reduce the weight.
• Mustak (Cyperus rotundus) - It is one of the best herb for the digestive complications. It helps to reduce the fat deposition in the body tissues.
• Myrobalans or Triphala - It contains blends of dried fruits of Terminalia chebula (haritaki), Terminalia belerica (baheda) and Emblica officinalis (amla) in equal proportions. It is good natural remedy for metabolism, digestion and absorption. It also increases the fat metabolism of body.

Dosage - One tablet two times in a day with plain water after half an hour of meals.

2. Garcinia Capsules

Garcinia capsules is one of the wonderful natural remedy for obesity. These capsules are prepared from the pure extract of natural herb Garcinia cambogia. It is commonly known as gamboge. These capsules are 100% pure and free from any side effects. These capsules are helpful to maintain the healthy metabolism of body. It is fat burning agent and it also has anti-oxidant property.

Dosage - Two capsules, two times in a day with plain water after half an hour of meals.

3. Guggul Capsules

It is another wonderful herbal formulation of Planet Ayurveda for obesity. These capsules are prepared from the pure extracts of herb Commiphora mukul. This herbal product is beneficial to reduce the body weight in men and women both. It is best remedy for weight loss.

Dosage - One capsule, two times in a day with plain water after half an hour of meals.

4. Stholyantaka Churna

It is herbal powder formulation of Planet Ayurveda which is prepared from blend of different herbs which are given below:

Main ingredients of Stholyantak Churna:

• Mustak (Cyprus rotundus) - It is one of the best herb used in various digestive disorders. It also helps to reduce deposited fat in the body.
• Babool (Acacia Arabica) - It is very useful in treating various problems like cancers, liver problems, obesity. It helps to relieve obesity by suppressing appetite.
• Ashok (Saraca indica) - It helps to pacifying kapha doshas in the body which is the main cause of obesity.
• Tripahala (Myrobalans) - It is blend of dried fruits of haritaki(Terminalia chebula), baheda(Terminalia belerica) and amla(Emblica officinalis) in equal proportions. It is good natural remedy for metabolism, digestion and absorption and it also helps to increase the fat metabolism of body.
• Jamun (Syzigium cumini) - It is effective in treatment of obesity by controlling hunger.
• Vidang (Embelia ribes) - It is wonderful herb to treat obesity and removes excess fat and controls formation of new fat in the body. It helps to make body slim.
• Chitrak (Plumbago zeylanica) - It is useful in various digestive disorders like indigestion, loss of appetite, liver problems, worms, colitis.
• Sonth (Zingiber officinale) - It increases the metabolic rate of body that helps to burn the excess calories in body and removes extra fat from the body. So it is useful in obesity.

Benefits - These herbs have great medicinal properties. It is effective for the treatment of obesity. It helps to balance the three energies - vata, pitta and kapha in the body. It helps to enhance the fat metabolism and thus helps in the reduction of body weight. It reduces the fat deposition in the body by increasing the metabolism rate.

Dosage - 1 teaspoonful, two times in a day with plain water after meals. Decoction can also be prepared by mixing 1 teaspoonful of powder in glass of water and boiling is done until it get reduced to ¼ quantity.

Diet & Lifestyle

Obesity can be managed with the help of herbal medicines and diet. One can manage their weight with the help of some changes in daily routine which are given below:

• By eating many fruits and vegetables in place of fast food and junk food, people could avoid obesity.
• Take diet rich in antioxidants.
• Avoid intake of oily and fried foods, fatty foods like cheese, butter, cream, chocolate, cream etc.
• Increase intake of water.
• Increase physical activity like exercise, yoga, walking.

Effective Diet to Lose Weight Naturally | Weight loss Diet

• First of all, a big no – no to all kinds of foods that qualify in the category of junk foods. They are silent killers and very low on the nutritional value. Limit their intake as much as you can. Total removal from daily diet would be the best.
• Include oatmeal, bran cereal, eggs and low fat milk in breakfast as it makes dieter feel full for longer. Oatmeal, bran cereal helps in burning fat.
• Replace tea and coffee with green tea or herbal tea without sugar. You can do this gradually by slowly substituting your daily milk tea with green tea.
• Eat boiled pulses, green salad, low fat curd, buttermilk and nuts before after noon meal as it will curb hunger.
• Lunch must comprise of brown rice, mixed steamed vegetables and whole grains. This should be the biggest meal of the day, you can relax your schedule a bit at lunch hours to enjoy a good healthy meal. Our metabolism is the best during this time of the day. But remember no to always under do your diner rather than over doing it.
• Involve leafy vegetables like spinach, fenugreek leaves, drumstick plant leaves, mustard leaves, etc. as it contains low calories and improves digestion. Broccoli, cabbage and lettuce are best food for weight loss.
• Beans and lentils are rich source of protein and weight loss food. Soybeans, black beans reduces hunger while dieting. Soluble fibre helps in reducing cholesterol and triglycerides.
• Watermelon, apple, guava, pear and oranges are considered some of the best fruits to eat during weight loss.

• Before dinner have vegetable soup and salad. Eat low carbohydrate, low fat food at night. Cook the food in low fat oil without adding coconut. Better choose olive oil for cooking. Its best to eat a little less than you feel like eating like for example you are eating two chapatis at dinner, you can cut down on one chapati at dinner and substitute it with salads and fresh green vegetables to feel full.
• Try and not take any fruit after or with dinner as it causes water retention in the body at night. You can take your daily fruit intake during the day up till evening 7 pm.
• Drink plenty of water throughout the day. 2 – 3 liters is a minimum. Drink water only when you feel thirsty and take it in small amounts. Avoid drinking water for at least half an hour after taking meals.
• You can also take 20 ml of Aloe Vera juice mixed in a glass of water every day. Once in the morning empty stomach and the other glass of water in the evening.
  
• Whenever you feel hungry, eat whole wheat grain biscuits and multigrain food products. Try and avoid white flour and its products totally. It is otherwise also not good for any body's health.
• Remember, if you want to lose weight, make these changes in your lifestyle for life. Losing weight is not only essential for your body for cosmetic reasons , but it also cuts down on your chances of catching major lifestyle disorders like Diabetes type – 2 and Heart problems.

Obesity Ayurvedic Treatment - Herbal Remedies for Weight Loss

AYURVEDIC REMEDIES FOR OBESITY – A DISEASE OF THE AFFLUENTS

In ancient Ayurvedic text – Charak Samhita, obesity is described as one of the conditions which is very much undesirable and leads to many complications of health. It's called "Medoroga" in ayurveda. Med is referred to as adipose tissue.

Central obesity is a condition in which the adipose tissue is deposited more around the abdominal area. This condition is more dangerous than the generalized obesity.

Imagine a small piece of land which needs to be properly irrigated to get proper yield.

So to irrigate it we need a water pump with adequate horse power motor to irrigate that piece of land. but imagine if that piece of land keeps growing but the horse power of our pump remains the same. What will happen? The motor will fail ultimately.

Similarly, God has put a very good and strong pump in our chest (heart) to irrigate all over body organs with essential nutrients through blood, but when we grow bigger in size, the heart is pushed to it's limits and ultimately it gets enlarged and starts to fail. The natural motor - the heart gives up as it is not able to pump the blood with full force anymore leading to it's failure.

According to Ayurveda - Obesity or being overweight is a serious health wizard putting extra burden not only on heart but also puts extra strain on liver, kidneys and weight bearing joints such as hips, knees and ankles. Obesity is the leading cause of many problems like coronary heart disease, heart failure, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, gout, liver and gall bladder disorders. There are many herbs and ayurvedic methods which can help in reducing the body weight.

Generally, the reason for over weight is over eating and sedentary lifestyle. So modification in diet is required to loose weight. I never recommend that you should go for fasting at all. Starving or fasting will rob the body of essential nutrients and necessary fuel it needs. We rather encourage you to eat in moderation at regular intervals without missing your meals.

Mild to moderate exercise is also recommended to burn the deposited calories. Brisk walk, cyclying, jogging, swimming, playing tennis etc. are excellent ways to loose weight.

It is clearly written in Ayurveda that it is easy to cure an underweight person for his ailments rather than obese patients.

The excessive fat also blockes channels thereby preventing the nutrition and medicines to reach different cells.

Treatment of Obesity through Nature

Prevention is better then cure. You must take precautions rather following treatment after increase in weight. Once you are obese it is difficult to treat yourself, but still there are many herbs which can help.

• The metabolic rate is generally decreased in obese people, getting up early morning, even light exercise, walk etc. can increase the metabolic rate and help burn some calories.
• Avoid excess eating, eating during indigestion or just after taking pervious meal.
• Avoid day sleeping; sleep in the night after one hour of your dinner.
• Avoid eating excess sweets. Have low fat/skim dairy products. Avoid product like chocolates, ice creams, cheese, sugar etc.
• Take non-vegetarian food like chicken, fishes, eggs, meats etc. in moderate quantity. Remove fat from meat skin from chicken.
• Try to minimize excess oil ghee in cooking, Use a non-stick pan for cooking. avoid hydrogenated vegetable oils, Instead of frying things try to consume roasted things change your cooking techniques a little. Grill or bake food instead of frying, cook vegetables without fat by steaming and boiling.
• Use low fat spreads and chutney on bread instead of butter and cheese.
• Don't consume alcoholic drinks.
• Avoid aerated drinks and excess water after meal.

Some useful herbs for weight loss

1. Smilax China – Chopchini – This is a native of china. According to ayurvedic pharmacology, this herb is excellent for dissolving the adipose tissue. This is hot, pungent and penetrating in nature, helps to dissociate accumulated fat lodged and stuck in many organ systems. It thereby helps to clean the system too.
2. Garcinia – This is popularly known as Malabar Tamarind in South India. This has remarkable properties to cause weight loss without causing side effects. The rind of the fruit is used and it's extract is made to be used as a weight loss herbal remedy. Hydroxycitrate [(-)hydroxycitric acid, HCA], is a popular component of over-the-counter weight-loss formulations, where it is marketed under various names and Garcinia is found to be rich in this component.
3. Cyprus rotundus – This is another weight loss herb described in anciet ayurvedic texts as "Lekhan" herbs. Lekhan herbs are those which helps in reducing one's weight. This is also known as "Nagar-motha" in common language.
4. Tri-katu – This is a combination of 3 herbs which are again pungent, hot and helps to dissolve excessive fat tissue. These 3 herbs are dry ginger, dry long pepper and dry black pepper. Trikatu powder is used ½ teaspoonful twice daily, with ¼ teaspoonful of honey and water.
5. Kutki Powder - This herb grows up in Himalayas and it's very rare. It is useful for removing excessive fat from liver and it's the main herb used in most of the liver syrups used in Ayurveda. It regularized the fat metabolism through its action on the liver.
6. Triphala – 3 Fruits make up this formulation. These are Haritaki, bhibhitaki and Amalaki. Amalaki is the richest source of natural vitamin C on earth. Triphala in general is used as an anti-constipation remedy but it not only clears the bowels but also helps in cleansing the whole system. It lowers down the blood cholesterol levels as well as act as a best anti-ageing remedy. It removes excessive fat deposits from within the body and helps to loose weight.

Constipation is another reason for being overweight, as it leads to blockage of channels. So constipation should also be taken care of in case of obesity.