How IV Drug Therapy Helps In Weight Loss And How Ayurveda Can Help You Maintain It?

Abstract

How many people do you find wanting to lose weight? Every second person today is looking for weight loss. However, the journey is not as easy as it sounds. There is no magic pill that makes you lose weight overnight but what we have is a variety of treatments coming up these days that help you fasten the process of weight loss. One of them, which is a rage these days, is IV Drug therapy.

How Does IV Drug Therapy Work?

IV drug therapy is based on the concept that your body needs an adequate quantity of vitamins and minerals to be able to have good metabolism which in turn is responsible for weight loss. Secondly, it helps with the process of hydration and can be customised according to your body’s needs. IV therapy is something that will help you start with the process of weight loss but the tricky part is to maintain it. That is where Ayurveda comes in! Holistic approach of Ayurveda not only helps you initiate the process but also helps you maintain it in the long term.

Ayurveda's Role In Weight Loss!

Ayurvedic View On Obesity

Obesity or as Ayurveda likes to call it, ‘Sthoulya’ is a problem that is caused at the root level of Dhatus (tissues). Ayurveda mentions seven Dhatus (tissues) namely

• Rasa Dhatu: Plasma/lymph fluid
• Rakta Dhatu: Blood
• Mamsa Dhatu: Muscles
• Meda Dhatu: Fat
• Asthi Dhatu: Bone
• Majja Dhatu: Bone marrow
• Shukra Dhatu: Reproductive fluid

One tissue promotes the growth of the next one and in obesity the production and further transition of Meda Dhatu gets hampered. This disruption in the process leads to the imbalance of Doshas and eventually causes impaired agni or as we call it as disturbed digestive fire in Ayurveda.

• If Agni is vitiated with Vata, it leads to Vishmaagni (Irregular Digestive fire)- This results in irregular eating patterns.
• If Agni is vitiated with Pitta Dosha, it leads to Tikshaagni (Increased Digestive fire)- This results in increased eating habits.
• If Agni is vitiated with Kapha Dosha, it leads to Mandagni (Slow Digestive fire)- This results in decreased eating habits.

Whatever the vitiation is it affects your digestion, leads to disruption in metabolism and eventually makes you gain kilos.

Ayurveda Treatment

Weight loss is a comprehensive process. There is no use of jumping to extreme fad diets. Low carb, low fat, keto etc are diets very common these days yet serve no purpose In the longer run. The correct balance of diet correction, lifestyle correction and Ayurveda herbs can lead to a healthy and consistent weight loss.

Aahar And Vihar (Diet And Lifestyle As Per Ayurveda)

Diet As Per Ayurveda

• Start your day with 500 ml of lukewarm water preferably in Brahmamuhurta.
• Ayurveda’s golden rule of eating: Eat ONLY when you are hungry. Eat enough to make you hungry at your next meal time.
• Go for light breakfasts and dinner but heavy lunches. Your digestion is in sync with
• the sun, so around noon when the sun is at its peak, so is the digestion. This helps you restore the normal metabolism.
• Include barley in your diet in any form. A chapatti, a juice or a decoction, barley or
• Yava in Ayurveda helps you lose weight and restore all the metabolic processes of the body.
• Buttermilk is your nectar. A glass of buttermilk post lunch will help you fasten your
• metabolism and thus overall digestion. Curd is heavy and hot in potency. According to Ayurveda, replacing it with buttermilk which is easy to digest and Cold potency helps in overall management of weight loss.

Lifestyle As Per Ayurveda

• Nidra (Sleep) is considered as one of the three pillars of life according to Ayurveda.
• Make sure to get enough sleep to give your body enough energy to restore the lost metabolism and thus achieve a healthy weight.
• 30 minutes of brisk walking at least five times a week is a must.
• Shatpav Vali- Walking 100 steps after every meal.
• Manage Stress- Stress does a lot more to your body than you think.
• Maintain a routine- Everything in this universe follows a routine: Sun, moon, animals or plants. Make a routine and get in sync with nature and see the magic unfold.

Herbs As Per Ayurveda

Ayurveda mentions a variety of herbs that help in weight loss. Herbs like Cyperus Rotundus (Mustak), Myrobalans (Triphala), Plumbago Zeylanica (Chitrak),Picrorhiza kurroa (Katuki) etc helps in burning excess fat from the body.

• Guggul - Ayurveda says, out of all the herbs to manage obesity, Guggula has hot potency which helps in easy burning of fat and thus helps to deal with obesity. (Reference - Guggula medo annilharnam, charaka samhita 25)
• Garcinia, or kokumis a brilliant antioxidant that helps fasten the process of weight loss.

Other Ayurveda Treatments

• Dry Powder  Massage - Udavartan (Dry powder massage) is a method of various herbal powders that have qualities opposite to obesity. For example, Kolkulathadi  Churna which is dry and light helps in weight loss.
• Body Oil Massage - Sesame oil is mentioned as Karshana, something which helps you lose body fat. There is a shloka in Ayurveda that says, ‘STHULANAM KARSANAYA CH’ which means sesame oil is useful in reducing weight in obese people.

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2. Stholyantak Churna

It has a combination of 14 herbs that helps in maintaining weight. It mobilizes the fat and fastens the metabolism and thus helps in easy burning of the fat.

Dosage: 1 tsp, twice daily with warm water after meals. Its decoction can also be prepared by mixing 1 tsp of the powder in a glass of water and boiling it to one-fourth the quantity.

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Obesity - Tips to Combat it Naturally and Obtain a Healthy Weight

ABSTRACT

Acharya Charka in Charka Samhita Sutra 21 had described about 8 type of condemned persons. Out of those 8 types Acharya had mentioned that over-obese persons and over-lean have other despicable features too. These both conditions are mostly based on dietary habits and to some extent on life style.

(Charka Sutra 21/ 17)

Out of these two conditions i.e. obese & lean, the lean person are better because, even after consuming same type of lifestyle & diet, the obese is more affected if some disease arises. In this article, let's discuss about some key features about obese according to Ayurvedic aspect & their line of treatment in brief and the daily balanced diet useful for weight loss in detail.

INTRODUCTION

After hearing the word Obese these type of questions pops up in mind. When we can say the person is obese? What are the symptoms of being over obese? What are the causes of obesity? What are the consequences of being obese? Well Acharya Charka had already answered all these queries in Astonidniya adhyaya in Charka Sutra 21. Let’s know a brief about it:

SYMPTOMS & DEFINITION OF OBESITY

(Charka Sutra 21/9)

The person is said over obese when due to excessive increase in muscles & fats, has drooping or pendulous abdomen, buttocks and breasts, these type of inappropriately arranged body built will result in metabolism deficit and reduced energy. These persons are termed as Over obese.

CAUSES OF OBESITY

(Charka Sutra 21/4)

The person can lead to obesity by these 8 factors:

1. Atisampoornat: Over-eating.
2. Gurumadhursheetsanigdhoupsevyat: Frequent use of heavy, sweet, cold and oily (fatty) diet.
3. Avyayamat: Lack of physical exercise.
4. Amaithunat: By suppressing urge to indulge in sexual activity.
5. Divasvapanat: Sleeping during day hours.
6. Harshnityat: Being happy in all situations.
7. Achintnaat: Lack of mental work & stress.  
8. Beejsvbhavat: Due to some inherited causes.

DEFECTS OF BEING OBESE WITH EXPLANATION

(Charka Sutra 21/4)

Acharya Charka had properly explained the 8 defects which are raised as the consequence of obesity. These are:

1. Shortening of life span: There is excessive collection of fat in obese person and this over accumulation will lead to reduction in the nourishment of other body tissues (dhatus), therefore, due to lack of proper nutrition there is depletion of other rasadi dhatus (blood, lymph like body tissues), thus the life span of obese person is shortened.
2. Hampered movements: Due to fluffiness, laxity and heaviness of fat there is lack of freshness, energy which results in restricted movements of the obese people.
3. Difficulty in sexual activity: The depletion of other body tissue due to excessive production of fat in obese person will also lead to reduction in the formation of shukra dhatu (Semen & other male reproductive hormones), thus there is difficulty to indulge in sexual activity for obese person.
4. General debility: The person feels weak due to the disequilibrium of other body tissues.
5. Foul bodily odour: The defect & nature of fat along with excess sweating will cause foul smell from the body.
6. Over-sweating: Due to the combination of Kapha with meda, their oozing nature, excessive collection of fat tissue & inability to tolerate the physical activity, there is sweating in abundance.
7. Polyphagia: Because of the increased agni and abundance of vayu which will keep on intensifying the digestive power which leads to excessive hunger.
8. Polydipsia: Due to the same reason i.e. increased digestive fire, will also lead to excessive thirst.

MODERN ASPECT

Being obese according to Modern medicine is also the basic cause or a major risk factor that may result in many life style disorders such as metabolic disorders which includes diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, prone to various heart diseases, abdominal discomforts, various types of arthritis (gout, rheumatoid etc.), pain in joints, also in females it is considered as major cause for many conditions which leads to infertility which includes Polycystic Ovarian Disorders (PCOD), menstrual disturbances and other hormonal changes.

GENERAL LINE OF TREATMENT IN AYURVEDA

गुरु चातर्पणं चेष्टं स्थुलानां कर्षणं प्रति।

(चरक सूत्र 21 /20)

This quotation contains the general management line for obese persons. It states for reducing the bulk/ excessive fat of the obese person, heavy but non saturated diet is beneficial.

Thus, instead of skipping the meals for faster reduction of fat & immediate weight loss it is very much necessary to provide adequate amount of food & nourishment to the body at very right time. Acharya had mentioned some beneficial & effective herbs & home remedies using with daily edibles which will help in weight loss due to their kapha & fat reducing properties. These include:  (Charka sutra 21/21-28)

Use of guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), devdaru (Cedrus deodara), musta (Cyprus rotendus), haritaki (Terminilia chebula), bhivitak (Terminilia bellarica) and amlaki (Emblica officinalis), Takra sevan (Use of buttermilk) and madhu (honey), use of millets and the churna of Ambla (Emblica officinalis) is highly recommended for weight loss.

Similarly, introduction of these home remedies in diet such as:

• Consumption of bilvadi panchmool (roots of five plants which including bilva i.e. Aegle marmelos) mixed with honey is very beneficial.
• Use of Shilajatu i.e. Asphaltum (mineral pitch) along with the juicy extract of Agnimantha (Premna integrifolia) is recommended.

Acharya also described the favorable food items (Pathya Aahar) for weight reduction (Atistholyanashak) as:

(Charka Sutra 21/25-27)

FEW EDIBLES THAT MUST BE INTRODUCED IN THE PERSON'S DIET FOR WEIGHT LOSS

• Prashatika (a type of cereal)
• Priyangu (Aglaia elaeagnoidea)
• Shayamaka (Barnyard millet- Echinocloa Frumentacea)
• Yavaka (a species of rice)
• Yava (Barley- Hordeum vulgare)
• Jonhari (Sorghum- type of millet)
• Kodrava (Kodo millet- Paspalum scrobiculatum)
• Mudga (Vigna radiata)
• Kulthi (Horse gram- Macrotyloma uniflorum)
• Vanmudga (Moth bean- Vigna aconitifolia)
• Adhki (Arhar - Cajanus cajan)
• Beejani pataolam amlakai seh- Seeds of pointed gourd/luffa -Trichosanthes dioica with Amlaki churna (powder of Emblica officinalis).

For drinking purpose madhudkam means honey mixed water is best for obese person.

Also, various medicated drinks that eliminates the adverse effects of vitiated mans, meda and kapha are available as fermented decoctions known as Arishta can be used along with the edibles after meal for better results.

MODE OF ACTION IN WEIGHT REDUCTION

The dietary & drinks advised above are considered as the best for the obese person diet regimen. If these items are consumed in proper way and proper time they provide adequate nourishment to the body and by eliminating excessively vitiated meda and kapha dosha, and ultimately correcting the disturbed equilibrium of the dhatus (body tissues) and agni. The agni if remained in normal state and adequate amount of fuel is provided to it, it will help in start healing the depleted body tissues and then covert the excess meda dhatu into next asthi or majja dhatu which results in reduction of fats. Thus, balanced diet can be very effective in weight loss, and providing strength & enhancing immunity of the body.

After knowing the dietary things mentioned in the Ayurvedic text for weight reduction & their mode of action. Now let’s discuss about balanced diet & the things that must be introduced & avoided from diet plan for obtaining optimum results.

BALANCED DIET

The diet which consist of sufficient amount of nutrients (vitamins, minerals etc), comprises of all six rasa (shadrasahara), carbohydrates, saturated fats and essential proteins. The balanced diet is obtained by the combination of fruits, pulses, vegetable & favorable cereals such as positive millets. This type of diet plan when consumed at proper time & in perfect state it can promote health & is very much beneficial in reversing the adverse effects of many diseases including obesity.

Dietary Advises: (Do's)

• Fruits: Use of seasonal fruits must be promoted in daily diet regimen. Introduction of fruit salad as breakfast is the best option. Fruits are the rich source of vitamins, minerals & other essential nutrients. Freshly prepared fruit juice is a healthy choice. Coconut water is the juice of choice as it is the best source of minerals.
• Vegetables: Fresh seasonal green leafy vegetables are highly recommended. Vegetables can be used in raw form as salad, as smoothie (freshly prepared), in boiled form or in cooked form.
• Millets: Millets specifically positive millets (Barnyard, Kodo, Foxtail, Little, Brown top millets) are rich in fiber content and having many other therapeutic values.
• Dry fruits: Dry fruits are rich proteins & vitamins. They must be consumed on daily basis to get nourishment. Soaked resins are the dry fruits of choice.
• Other drinks: Pulses soup, buttermilk, honey water, lukewarm water are highly recommended for weight loss.
• Hunja tea: The tea made with ingredients like cinnamon, cumin, coriander seeds, basil leaves etc. for better digestion.
• Agnisandeepan yoga: Person could start taking one small piece of garlic along with Saindhav namak (pink salt) very morning empty stomach. It will improve the digestion & help in faster weight reduction.
• Try consuming fresh prepared meals, hot meals, and frequent meals at adequate interval.
• Use of mustard oil for cooking must be promoted.
• Jeerneashniyat: One should take food after the digestion of previously taken meal.

Dietary Advises: (Don'ts)

Avoid consuming these food items for better results:

• Stale food articles
• Cold stored or preserved foods.
• Milk & milk products.
• Packed food items & packed juices.
• Regular use of Wheat/ rice.
• Fast foods & junk food items.
• Non vegetarian food items.

Avoid skipping the meals. As mentioned above it will results in depletion of bodily tissues. Don't eat in hurry.

Along with these dietary advises one must take adequate amount of sleep, and do some yoga asana and daily walk & physical activates.

CONCLUSION

कालभोजनं आरोग्यकाराणां।।

(चरक सूत्र 25 /40)

Acharya Charka gives highest value for intake of food at proper time for maintenance of proper health and considered balanced diet as best in preventing aspect in various diseases. Thus, by just introducing the above mentioned dietary advises & some life style modification one can easily lose weight by normal edible food items & prevent from many life threatening consequences lead by obesity.

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.