Obesity in Ayurveda (A Handbook on Sthaulya Chikitsa in Ayurveda)

Sthaulya- Obesity is no more a disease but has turned into a syndrome. The extent of etiological factors is increasing day by day demanding for a root level Lifestyle modification. Pathogenesis of Sthaulya is no more confined to Rasa, Meda Dhatu but all Ardra, Snigdha constituents of body are getting involved. Prevalence since childhood age group is increasing very speedily. This takes a toll on physical and psychological growth of a person.