Excess Adiposity and Excess body weight are often referred to as Obesity. Accumulation of body fat may be measured by Triceps skin-fold thickness, mid-arm circumference, waist circumference etc, With reference to Body-Mass Index,
Factors like Genetic, Behavioural, Metabolic and hormonal influences body weight. More calorie intake than the amount you burn through normal daily activities and exercise stores excess calories as fats.
Obesity is considered as Sthoulya roga. Lack of physical exercise, Enjoying day time sleep, Excessive intake of sweet substances increases formation of Medhodhatu around the Udara (abdomen) as well as around the bones. Thirst, Drowsiness, Foul smelling sweating, Loss of physical strength are common complaints in these individuals.
Obesity and weight management is the major burning issue of current times. This is responsible for the development of many metabolic problems like Diabetes, Thyroid, PCOD. This may also lead to heart conditions like Atherosclerosis, heart attacks, hypertension etc.
