Abstract

*Dr. Priyanka, Dr. Yogesh Jakhad and Dr. Anupam Pathak

ABSTRACT

Obesity is a blessing of the Modern age of Machines and Materialism. It occurs as a result of lack of physical activity with increased intake of food. The industrialization, stress during the work. dietary habits, lack of exercise & various varieties among the daily diet e.g. fast food, Freeze fruits, increased amount of soft drinks and beverages, canned foods results into the clinical entity which we can call as Obesity. Obesity is a non communicable disease which becomes a very serious problem in the society. Due to the faulty life style and diet pattern the incidence of Obesity increasing day by day all over the world. Sedentary habits and lack of exercise are also the main reasons behind the increased incidence of Obesity. Obesity can leads to many health problems like Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease and Arthritis. Obesity reduces the average life expectancy and affects the quality of life. Hence, prevention of Obesity during its starting stage should be considered a priority for overcome the risk of Diabetes, Cardiovascular, Arthritis and other serious diseases. There are many drug, medicinal preparations, Yoga and Panchkarma described in the Ayurveda having wonderful preventive and curative effect on the Obesity.