Management of Obesity through Yogic Shatkriya, Lifestyle Modification and Medohara Therapy

Abstract

Obesity is a growing lifestyle disorder associated with excessive accumulation of body fat and increased risk of metabolic diseases. In Ayurveda, obesity is described as Sthaulya and is primarily caused by aggravation of Kapha Dosha and Meda Dhatu. This case report evaluates the effectiveness of Ayurvedic lifestyle intervention including Vamana Dhauti, Surya Namaskar, Pranayam, brisk walking and Nimbadi Kashaya, Medohara Guggulu in the management of obesity. A 35-year-old female patient weighing 80kg with height 5’5’’ presented with symptoms of obesity without any associated comorbidities like hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disorders or genetic predisposition. After three months of intervention, significant weight reduction and improvement in general health were observed.