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.

Herbal Remedies For Weight Loss By Planet Ayurveda!

Planet Ayurveda’s THINNER YOU PACK has the correct combination of all these herbs. It is made with a perfect combination of all the required herbs in appropriate quality and quantity. 100% natural, preservative free and prepared by the best of doctors, it has the perfect ingredients. Thinner You Pack has the following ingredients:

Thinner You Pack

1. Trim Support Capsules
2. Stholyantak Churna
3. Garcinia Capsules
4. Guggul Capsules

Products Description

1. Trim Support

Planet Ayurveda's Trim Support has Capsules that have herbal mix of Garcinia cambogia, Myrobalans (Triphala), Cyperus rotundus (Mustak) and Katuki (Picrorhiza kurroa). All these herbs help in balancing out the Tridosha imbalances of the body and eventually in weight loss.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily with warm water half an hour after meals.

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.

3. Guggul Capsules

As mentioned in Ayurveda,Guggulu is considered as one of the best medicines that helps lose weight.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily with warm water half an hour after meals.

4. Garcinia Capsules

Garcinia Capsule is a patent ayurvedic formulation prepared by Planet Ayurveda made using 500 mg standardized extract of Vrikshamla (Garcinia cambogia). Being a natural diuretic and anti oxidant, it helps in fat loss and overall fat mobilisation.It is called as Vrikshamla in Ayurveda and also balances out the Vata and Kapha Dosha.

Dosage: 2 capsules twice daily with warm water half an hour after meals.

As discussed, among the various methods that you can opt for weight loss, natural ayurveda
methods take the cake. Intake of Thinner You Pack along with the diet and lifestyle changes mentioned above will definitely help you shed those extra kilos. See you on the healthier side, folks!

How to Lose Weight in 30 days with safe Ayurvedic treatment?

The late hibernal season can be synonymous with weight loss goals. The impending pandemic has brought about a stay-at-home routine that left us all pleasing ourselves with food and inventive cooking binges. The fallout of all these being more people overblown with obesity and associated disturbances. This has brought about an immense demand for weight loss routines and plans. Obesity and related disorders have become a huge concern like never before. On that account, the Ayurvedic approach towards weight loss is gaining huge interest.

AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE OF OBESITY

Ayurveda insists that the derangement of Kapha dosha is the lead cause of obesity. Those with Kapha dominant constitution are more likely to be obese than those with Vata or Pitta predominance. Acharya Caraka described obesity to be one among the undesired conditions of the body. It occurs when a surge in Kapha dosha is associated with a hindrance to fat metabolism.

According to Ayurveda, weight gain is a patterned process. The foremost affective factor towards weight gain is disturbance to the digestive fire caused from one’s dietary and lifestyle habits. This leads to improper digestion and eventually causes accumulation of toxins within the body system. The natural metabolism is hampered and as a result of which, more fatty tissues are formed within the body. There is a surge in Kapha dosha. Further ahead, the accumulated toxins occlude the body channels that results in Vata imbalance. This triggers the digestive fire, which further leads to increased appetite, contributing even more to obesity. The root cause for all of this may be attributed to weak fat metabolism and deranged digestive fire.

AYURVEDIC APPROACH TOWARDS WEIGHT LOSS

According to Ayurvedic principles, prevention and management of diseases depends largely on body weight management. That being the case, Ayurveda put forth a sustainable, person centric and holistic approach towards weight loss, the approach being dependent on an individual’s state of health, mental and emotional well-being, dietary and lifestyle habits. The root cause of weight gain is addressed along with associated complications. Following an Ayurvedic dietary and lifestyle regime adds to the outcome. All these concomitantly being Ayurveda’s edge in attaining the weight loss goals.

MAKE HEALTH A PRIORITY

The lead cause of obesity is lifestyle disorders like Type 2 Diabetes, Kidney disorders, Cardiac diseases, etc. So, the initial step towards weight loss must be to bring the lifestyle disorders under control so that the body's metabolism functions without error. This can be made possible through a proper dietary and lifestyle regime.

DIETARY REGIME TO BE FOLLOWED

Specific dietary regime varies according to the individual body constitution. However, an Ayurvedic weight loss must always be Kapha- pacifying that is low in fat and calories. Include more light, warm, pungent and astringent foods in the diet. Focus on a diet that is rich in proteins so that one can attain early satiety. Oily and sweet foods must be avoided. Wheat, barley, millets, oats, etc always aids in weight loss and can be included in the diet. High fibre containing leafy vegetables are a must. Try including carrots, broccoli, lentils and legumes. Apples, pears, and berries are also a fitting choice. Incorporate warming spices like pepper, ginger, cardamom, cumin, etc. in the diet. Use churned buttermilk instead of yoghurt. Avoid junk foods and canned foods. Caffeinated and aerated drinks must also be refrained from. Having warm water early in the morning with honey or lemon on an empty stomach aids in detoxification. Take meals at regular intervals and avoid intermittent snacking. Eat in moderate portion sizes. Sip hot water regularly as hot water is an elixir that assists in detoxification.

LIFESTYLE REGIME TO BE FOLLOWED

Proper sleep is of paramount importance. Try avoiding daytime sleep as that can lead to a surge in the Kapha dosha. Make daily exercise and meditation a habit. Exercise makes the body light and boosts up the energy levels. It also helps in beating other pathologies of the body system. It is equally important to focus on stress reduction while you are on a weight loss lifestyle regime. Stress and strain of body and mind always exacerbates weight gain. Avoid smoking and intake of alcohol as they may derange the body functions. Get rid of all the sedentary habits and be more active and happy.

YOGA FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Regular practicing of yoga and meditations can be of great help towards weight loss. Yoga boosts up the body's metabolism and ultimately aids in weight loss. Follow specific asanas like Surya Namaskar (Sun salutation), Bhujangasana (Cobra pose), Paschimottanasana (Back stretching pose), Trikonasana (Triangle pose), etc. Breathing exercises like Kapal Bhati (Shining skull breathing), Nadi Shodhana (Alternate nostril breathing), Bhastrika (Bellow breathing), etc. are also beneficial towards weight loss.

AYURVEDIC THERAPIES FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Ayurvedic therapies provide a deep and comprehensive detoxification. Palliative and purificatory therapies are employed. The therapies that exclusively work towards weight loss are Udhvartana (herbal powder massage), Mardana (Dry massage), Swedana (Herbal steam bath), Abhyanga (Oil massage), Virechana (Therapeutic purgation), Vasti (Therapeutic enema), etc. Massaging with herbal powders alleviates the fat tissues. The oils employed in oil massage opens up the clogged pores in the body. This further increases the body temperature and augments the fat metabolism.

The single drug formulations that aids at weight loss are Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Vidanga (Embelia ribes), Musta (Cyperus rotundus), Sunthi (Zingiber officinale), Amla (Phyllanthus emblica), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Guggulu (Commiphora wightii), etc.

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR WEIGHT LOSS BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Besides the above Ayurvedic therapies for local application to attain weight loss, there are some amazing herbs also, those aid in weight loss if taken regularly under proper guidance of Ayurveda Experts. For convenient use and easy intake of these herbs, Planet Ayurveda has summed them all in a pack named as Thinner You Pack. It is a combination of some most efficacious herbal formulations for weight loss named as Trim Support Capsules, Stholyantak Churna, Garcinia Capsules and Guggul Capsules. Consumption of the herbs involved in these all herbal products help you in pacing your efforts to achieve your weight loss goals.

AYURVEDA - THE CARDINAL SOLUTION FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Ayurveda has always remained the cardinal solution for weight loss since times immemorial. Ayurveda offers a comprehensive approach that makes it all the most effective. The treatment methods are natural and holistic which caters to an entire body, mind and spiritual wellness. It doesn’t treat the symptoms alone, but treat the disease as a whole. Thereby assuring empowerment of each individual. Following Ayurvedic conventions like dietary regime, seasonal and daily regime, lifestyle regime, yoga, meditations, breathing exercises, herbal formulations and detoxification therapies are assured to assist in weight loss while sustaining individual well-being.

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.