AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF OBESITY: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

Ayurveda offers a different approach for the diagnosis and treatment of obesity. In present case study, a male patient, 64 years old with symptoms like excessive weight, dyspnea on slight exertion, short breath, weakness etc. Diagnosed with “Sthaulya”(Obesity) according to Ayurveda. The Ayurveda treatment included Medohara, Kapha pacifying drugs, Vatanuloman and lifestyle and diet modifications. The patient showed remarkable relief in symptoms and weight also got reduced significantly. Key words: Sthaulya, obesity, Ayurveda, lifestyle

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Dr Nidhi Sharma

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Dr Nidhi Sharma (2018). AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF OBESITY: A CASE REPORT. International Journal of Medical Science and Diagnosis Research (IJMSDR), 2(6), 287-289. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-532021