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Prevention of Obesity Through Principles of Ayurveda
Sonalika Pandey1 and Prabhat Kumar Dwivedi2
1PG Scholar, Dept of Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajaya Kalpana, Govt. Ayurvedic College, Patna, drsonalikpandey@gmail.com
2Professor, Dept of Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajaya Kalpana, Govt. Ayurvedic College, Patna, drprabhatkd@gmail.com
ABSTRACT:
Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, is rooted in the principle of maintaining health through balance in body, mind, and spirit. It emphasizes preventive care through individualised dietary and lifestyle practices. This paper explores Ayurvedic principles to prevent obesity or Sthaulya, which is a leading lifestyle disorder contributing to a global health crisis, by focusing on classical texts and modern research. This paper aims to discuss preventive measures by addressing the root causes, which are physical, dietary, and psychological. Ayurveda offers a sustainable, holistic approach to health. Integrating these principles into modern health policies may significantly reduce obesity and related noncommunicable diseases.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Sthaulya, non-communicable diseases, obesity, Ayurveda and obesity prevention, Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle, Sthaulya prevention
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70994/jjdms.10759.10772
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