Treatment of Obesity
Obesity is a medical
condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may
have a negative effect on health. People are generally considered obese when
their body mass index (BMI) , a measurement obtained by dividing a person’s
height, is over 30 kg/m2 , with the range 25-30 kg/m2 defined as overweight. It is not a diseases
itself but opens doors for many other diseases like diabetes, blood pressure,
heart disease, ulcer, certain type of cancer, depression, paralysis, skin
trouble, sleeplessness, arthritis, asthma, sterility, impotency, etc.
Causes
Obesity is most commonly
caused by a combination of excessive food intake, too much sleeping, habit of
keep seated, eating of fatty food, maida, sweets, salty, tea, coffee, betel,
tobacco, tension, lack of physical activity, disorder of endocrine glands,
excessive medication and genetic susceptibility.
Treament Of Obesity
Dietery Changes
Reducing calories and
practicing healthier eating habits are vital to overcoming obesity. Gradually
reduce food consumption, live on juices then as per requirement live on
uncooked food more like fruits, salad and sprouts.
Later get back to normal diet
including chappati with chaff, boiled vegetables, milk without cream (toned
milk) should be taken. Drink lukewarm lemon water in the morning on an empty
stomach. Drink 10-12 glasses of water daily.
Plan to participate in a
comprehensive weight loss program for at least six month and in the maintenance
phase of a program for at least a year to boost your odds of weight-loss
success.
Restrict to certain amount of
a particular food group, such as high- carbohydrate or full- fat foods. Ask
your doctor for better diet plan. Ghee, sweets, roasted and fried food stuff
should be kept away. Chew food
properly to make it fine as liquid in
the mouth
Exercise and Activity
Exercise- people
with overweight or obese need to get exercise at least 15-30 minute a day to
prevent further weight gain or to maintain the loss of a modest amount of weight. To achieve more-significant weight
loss you may need to exercise 300 minutes or more a weak. you probably need to
gradually increase the amount of exercise as per your endurance and fitness
improve.
Do cycling exercise by both
hands and legs, running , dance , yoga ,
aerobics, etc are the most efficient way to burn calories and reduce excess
weight, any extra movement helps burn calories.
Yoga- Yoga plays an important role in the treatment
of obesity. Yoga techniques improves the functioning of internal organ, body ,
endocrine glands, brain and other factors. Yoga poses increase flexibility in
the body, tonne up muscles , decrease stress, strengthen the body and mind.
Various yoga techniques can
reduce the fat:-
Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)
Sit on the floor with both
the legs straight in front of you. Both ankles and toes will be side by side.
Then while exhaling bend down and hold both toes of the feet with both the
hands and place the forehead on the knees. Both the
elbows will touch the ground. Stay in pause for 1-3 minutes.
Caution: - It should not
perform by those suffering from Backache, Asthama, Diarrhea, Back injury (only
perform under the supervision) and ache in the neck.
Suptpavanmuktanasna (wind releasing pose)
This asana should be done on
right foot first then on the left foot and thereafter on both the feet. Lie
down on the back with both ankles and toes together. Keep your chin up and look
straight ahead.
Note: - Those who have
backache or neckache should not perform this asana.
Bhujangasana/Sarpasana (Cobra Pose)
Lie down straight on the
stomach and keep both hands under the shoulders. Ankles and toes should be
kept together and then while inhaling raise the body up to the waist in such a
manner that the body takes shapes of a snake. Waist should be raised up to the
navel.
Note – This asana should not
be done by those suffering from ulcer, colitis and hernia.
Shalbhasana (Grasshopper Pose)
Lie down on the stomach on
the ground. Keep both toes and ankles together, and both the palm under the
shoulders. Then gradually inhaling raise the neck and feet so much that the
weight of the whole body is on the belly. In this state raise both hands or put
them under the thighs.
In shalbhasana the neck
should be kept upturned and feet stretched together in the air as shown in the
picture.
Katichakarasana (Standing spinal twist)
Stand with both feet one foot
wide open on the ground. Lift both arms up to the shoulder’s height. In this
position both the palms will be facing each other. Then twist the waist to the left
side. In this state the right hand will be straight and left hand half folded.
Repeat on the other side.
Note :- while twisting the waist, knees should not be bent and body below navel region should not be twisted.
Supt-Vajarasana (sitting Pose)
Sit in the vajarasana. Place
both the palms behind close to the waist on the floor. Then fold the elbows and
slowly lie down. Shoulders and neck will touch the ground. Then keep both the
palms under the shoulder and raise the head in such a way that it touches the
ground. Thereafter put the palms down on the thighs. In this position both the
knees will be together.
Sun/Surya-mudra
Meaning - Surya means ‘Sun’ in Sanskrit and this mudra is
known to increase the fire element in the body. This is achieved by covering up
the ring finger which represents the earth element with your thumb which
represents the fire element.
Fire is what spurs the
digestive system - hence this mudra's reputation (and corresponding popularity)
for facilitating weight loss!
How to do the Surya Mudra - Stand or sit up straight and hold your hands out in
front of you. Bend the ring finger of each hand so that its tip touches the
mound of your thumb. Press down on your ring finger with your thumb and ensure
that the other fingers are spread out straight. The more pressure on your ring
finger, the more your inner fire is stoked.
The Surya Mudra can be
practiced in a seated posture with hands on the knees and palms facing the sky.
It is also a great mudra to do as you are walking.
Behaviour Changes
A behaviour modification program can help you
to make lifestyle changes and to loose
weight. First step is to examine your
current habit so that root cause of your obesity may found. Behaviour
modification also called behaviour therapy. Therapy or interventions with
trained mental health or other professional can help you to deal with emotional
and behavioural issues such as eating habits, anxiety, depression, etc.
Medication
With exercises and diet
program in certain situation you need medication help to loose weight. Your
doctor will recommend weight loss
medication of other methods of weight loss haven’t worked for you.
Keep in mind, that
weight-loss medication is meant to be used along with diet, exercise and
behaviour changes , not instead of them. If you don’t make these changes in your life, Medication
is unlikely to work.
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