THE HOLISTIC APPROACH FOR OBESITY MANAGEMENT A CASE STUDY

Abstract

Obesity comes with many health hazards and numbers of overweight persons are increasing rapidly worldwide and in our country also. There are many ayurvedic drugs under research for obesity management. Need is to control overweight along with improvement in general health aspects. Maharshi Charak describes principle of management for obesity i.e. Sthaulya in 23rd chapter of Sutrasthan. A 38 years old female patient having 90 kg weight and 36.8 kg/m2 BMI consulted OPD, Dept. of Basic Principles, IPGT & RA. Musta-Aaragvadhadi Yoga (in Kashaya form) from Charak Samhita, Sutrasthan 23rd chapter along with dietary changes and lifestyle modifications was administered for 60 days. Bodyweight was reduced to 78 kg and BMI was reduced up to 31.64 kg/m2. Significant changes were noted in subjective parameters as well as objective parameters like skinfold thickness, fat percentage, and body girth measurement after completion of the management. This observation shows importance and utility of ancient protocol for obesity. The detailed description and probable mode of action of treatment protocol will be discussed in full paper. This can be an effective management for the disease and its study on larger scale may give clear picture of its encouraging effect.