Sthoulyahara Kashaya

Sthoulya – Obesity is explained as santharpanottha vyadhi – disease born out of excess nutrition, in Ayurveda. Atisthoola – “highly obese” is one among the 8 undesirable health characteristics.  Obesity is a disease characterized by excessive body fat.  People who are affected by obesity usually are affected by behavioral, genetic and environmental factors that are difficult to control with dieting. Obesity increases the likelihood of certain diseases and other related health problems that can affect your quality of life and reduce your lifespan.

Obesity increases the likelihood of certain diseases and other related health problems that can affect your quality of life and reduce your lifespan.