Abstract

UNDERSTANDING MEDOROG: A KEY RISK FACTOR FOR HRIDROG (CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE) IN AYURVEDA

*Dr. Shivani Rajurkar Md(Scholar) and Dr. Vinod Choudhari (PROF & HOD)

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Abstract

Owing to the current era's rapid development, sedentary lifestyle, and plenty of nutrition, non-communicable diseases have dramatically expanded and are currently the world's leading cause of mortality. One dietary lifestyle issue that affects both industrialised and developing nations is obesity. Due to changes in working conditions and lifestyle (Ahar, Vihar, and Manasika), obesity (Sthaulya) is on the rise globally. The illness known as obesity is defined by elevated body weight and excessive fat accumulation. It is the primary source of excessive calorie intake, decreased physical activity, and ultimately, major health issues like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and arthritis. Additionally, it shortens life expectancy on average and lowers life quality. According to Ayurveda, obesity, or sthaulya, is a state in which the body's Doshas are aggravated, leading to an improper transformation of nutrition, the development of additional Medodhatu, and the wrong use of nourishment to nourish other Dhatus.

Keywords: Obesity, sthaulya, cardiovascular disease, death, medodhatu, nutrition.