TO STUDY THE ROLE OF AYURVEDA AND IMPORTANCE OF NIDANA IN MANAGEMENT OF OBESITY

In present era burden of lifestyle disorders are rapidly increasing worldwide. Modernization, development of science and technology lead to more sedentary life style. Obesity or overweight (Sthoulya) is one among the major lifestyle disorder which disturbs physical, mental and social health of an individual. Obesity represents a state of excessive accumulation of body fat. Although similar, the term overweight is defined as an excess of body weight for height. In Ayurveda obesity is described as Sthoulya, which is mentioned under SantarpanajnayaVyadhi. Ayurveda has comprehensive approach for Sthoulya. Acharya Charaka has prescribed ApatarpanaChikitsa. Panchakarma by its Virechana therapy effect is intended for purification of the body by which the accumulated morbid Doshas expelled out and produces in ideal environment for functioning of body.