Abstract

A REVIEW ON IMPORTANCE OF ASHTA VIDH AHAR VIDHI VISHESH AYATAN IN ATISTHOLYA(OBESITY)

Dr. Pooja Negi*

Abstract

Acharyas has enlisted eight special conditions known as Asthta Vidh Ahar Vidhi Vishesh Ayatan regarding intake of food which has to be followed to obtain maximum benefit from food to stay healthy and to prevent various disease. Atistholya (obesity) is includes in Santarpanjanya Roga(diseases caused due to consumption of excess calories). Obesity is one such disease which is mainly caused by the imbalance between energy intake and its expenditure. If one follows the eight given rules regarding food processing and intake one can easily prevent obesity. Beside genetic factor, endocrine diseases and certain drug therapy. Obesity is mainly caused by taking highly processed and calorie rich food mindlessly infront of tv screens, and living a sedentary life style. Obesity depends on all the factors be it the quantity and quality of food, how the food is cooked and the mindset of the eater. Obese people consume high amount of energy, found in high fat and sugary food and do not use all energy through physical activity the extra energy will be stored in adipose tissue as fat. If one follows the eight above rules one can easily shed the extra fat and can prevent obesity.

Keywords: Asht Vidh Ahar Vidhi Vishesh Ayatan, food, obesity, fat, energy.