Abstract

QUATERNARYPREVENTIONOFOBESITY: AYURVEDICAND YOGICINSIGHT

*Priyanka Sharma Ph. D. Scholar

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Abstract

Prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing worldwide at an alarming rate in both developed and developing countries. Obesity occurs due to imbalance between intakeof energy and its expenditure resulting in positive energy balance, which is characterized by the abnormal growth of the adipose tissue, resulting in an increase in the body weight to the extent of 20% or more of the standard weight for theperson‟ sage, sex andheight. Obesityis normally caused bya sedentary lifestyle. Till now noperfect medical solution is available for itscure, anditcould only be prevented byadopting correct lifestyle. This paper advocates concept of quatenery prevention of obesity asper ayurveda andyoga.

Keywords: Aastangayoga, Swasthavritta, Obesity, Sthoulya.