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What are the leading causes of Weight gain and Obesity?

About obesity

Obesity is a medical condition that is caused due to the accumulation of excessive fat in the body which leads to other various health problems.According to Ayurvedic principles, excessive fat (Stholyata) is generally caused by the unhealthy lifestyle which leads to other chronic disorders like diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, etc.

Body mass index (BMI) and obesity

Body mass index is a measurement of an individual’s body weight with respect to height. If the person is diagnosed with BMI is 30 or higher than this are considered at higher risk of obesity.

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Signs and symptoms of obesity

Some of the noticeable symptoms of obesity are as follows

Extra flesh on the cheeks
Excessive fat around the waist
Higher body mass index (BMI)
Soggy breasts in women
Breathing problems
Snoring
Joint pains
Fatigue and excess sweating

What are the risks of having high BMI?

Diabetes
High blood pressure
High cholesterol levels
Cardiac arrests
Gallbladder disorders
Arthritis
Joint diseases
Gout
Fatty liver and other liver diseases
Sleep apnea
Mental illness and depression

What are the main causes of obesity?

Some of the main causes that leads to weight gain and obesity are as follows:-

1. Genetics

Obesity in an individual can becaused by the mutation in some genes and plays an important role in causing obesity.

2. Age

Obesity can occur in any age group depending upon the hormonal changes, lifestyle, eating habits etc.

3. Lack of sleep

Individuals who have inappropriate sleeping patterns which induces the secretion of ghrelin hormone that leads ultimately to inadequate appetite. This results in increased intake of food.

4. Prolonged illness

Various syndromes like Cushing’s syndrome, Prader-willi syndrome and polycystic ovary syndrome can lead to reduce physical activity.

5. Certain medications

Some medications like Anti-depressants, Anti-diabetic, Anti-psycholic etc. can lead to change body’s metabolism.

6. Diet

Eatingprocessed & packaged foods, lack of exercise, consuming fast food, carbonated drinks & beverages and alcohol can leads to weight gain and obesity.

7. Sedentary lifestyle

Sedentary lifestyle which include nature of our job, no workout or exercise, spending hours sitting in front of compute screen and lack of any physical activity that makes a person obese.

What are the complications of obesity?

Improper blood circulation
Increased chances of cardiac-arrest
Severe liver and kidney disorders

How obesity can be diagnosed?

Obesity can be examined clinically or by physical exam

Health and medical history
Blood tests that may include- thyroid test, cholesterol level, liver function tests and diabetes.
Physical examinations like- Body mass index (BMI), blood pressure and heart rate.

Natural remedies and Ayurvedic herbs for treating weight gain and obesity

Indian traditional herbs have been used for years in manufacturing medicines due to their effective medicinal properties. Some of the tremendous herbs that are useful in treating obesity and weight gain are as follows

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1. Triphala

Triphala which means three fruits is an Ayurvedic herbal preparation composed of Alma (Emblica Officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) and Bibhitaki (Terminalia belerica) in appropriate ratios. According to Ayurvedic principles, it is known to trigger rejuvenation, longevity and is considered as Tridoshic Rasayana i.e. it can treat Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. It promotes proper absorption of food, digestion, appetite and possesses anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and antibacterial properties.

2. Garcinia cambogia

Garcinia Cambogia (Malabar tamarind), which is used as a flavoring agent in fish curries and acts as a preservative also contains hydroxycitric acid (HCA) that makes beneficial in weight management and anti-obesity agent. This herb is also useful in treating intestinal problems and a natural appetite suppressor.

3. Ashoka (Saraca indica)

Ashoka which is known for its benefits in treating PCOD and in the regulation of menstrual cycles. This herb possesses tannins, flavonoids, steroids and glycosides which makes it beneficial properties in weight management and promotes healthy digestion. This is an amazing detoxifying agent which flushes out all the toxins and prevents the accumulation of fat in cells and tissues.

Natural treatment for obesity by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda is offering the best herbal supplements for weight management such as Thinner you pack for effective treatment of obesity and weight gain. This pack includes the following products

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1. Trim support capsules

Planet Ayurveda’s trim support is an effective herbal supplement that has been formulated by Garcinia Cambogia, Katuki (Picrohiza kurro), Mustak (Cyperus rotundus) and Triphala. This product supports healthy digestion and assimilation, suppresses the appetite thus reduces the conversion of fat and fat deposition in cells/tissues and simultaneously improves the proper balancing of metabolism and blood sugar levels.

Dosage 1 capsule two times daily with plain water after meals.

2. Garcinia capsules

Garcinia capsule are manufactured by the fruit zest of Garcinia Cambogia which is 100% pure, vegetarian and does not contain any kind of additives, chemicals and don’t have any side effect. The rind of Garcinia fruit contains HCA which prevents the fat accumulation in tissues and balances healthy cholesterol levels in our body.

Dosage 2 capsules two times daily with water after meals.

3. Guggul capsules

Guggul capsules have been formulated by guggul (Commiphora wightii), which is extracted from Mukul myrrh tree which possesses amazing phytochemical constituents makes it a great lubricant, stimulant and induces healthy digestion. This product maintains proper metabolism and balances tridosha effectively.

Dosage– 1 capsule two times daily with plain water.

4. Stholyantak capsules

These capsules are formulated by many traditional herbs which are beneficial in weight management like Mustak (Cyprus rotundus), Chirbilva (Haloptela integrifolia), Balbach (Iris ensata), Babool (Acacia Arabica), Triphala, Arjuna (Terminalia Arjuna), Jamun (Syzgiumcumini), Vidang (Embelia ribes), Chitrak (Plumbago zeylanica), Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanica), and Sonth (Zingiber Officinalis).These herbs possess tremendous properties which make them beneficial in maintaining healthy body weight and support the healthy body with its goodness.

Dosage 1 full teaspoonful with plain water after meals.

Why only planet Ayurveda?

100% pure and vegetarian products
Free from chemicals, preservatives, colors, binders and additives.
Sterile herbal extracts are used
Formulated under strict supervision and guidance.

References

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5567597/-
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3748738/-
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/garcinia

Control Obesity With 10 Best Home Remedies for Weight Loss

About Obesity

Obesity is a condition in which excessive fat gets accumulated in the body. This condition of ‘extreme overweight’ is mostly linked to the consumption of excess calories, along with heredity factors, hormonal problems and sedentary lifestyle. Obesity can affect individuals of all age-groups.

Obesity is determined on the basis of calculation of a person’s Body Mass Index (BMI). For calculating BMI, the weight of a person in kilograms is divided by his/her height in meters squared. If the BMI of a person is between 30 and 40, the condition is described as obesity; while a BMI between 25 and 29 indicates that a person is overweight.

Obesity can become the causative factor of a number of serious, life-threatening diseases, such as heart diseases, Type 2 diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure and different types of cancer.

Some common lifestyle choices which can lead to obesity include:

Eating big food portions
Over-eating
Consumption of high-fat processed foods
Consumption of alcohol in excess
Disturbed sleep patterns
Lack of physical activity.

Home Remedies for Weight Loss

Some of the best home remedies which can be very beneficial in controlling obesity and supporting weight-loss efforts in a natural manner are:

Green Tea

Green tea is an excellent home remedy for controlling obesity because it has abundance of nutrients and trace minerals like vitamin C, zinc, carotenoids, selenium, and chromium, etc.
Green tea can promote weight loss by restricting the absorption of fat by the body and increasing its capability to use fat.

Lemon Juice

Lemon juice is a very effective remedy for fighting obesity. It perks up the body metabolism by eliminating toxins; thereby facilitating the process of detoxification. In addition, lemon juice also improves digestion, and helps the body in getting the nutrients which are needed for burning the fat.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Another popular home remedy for combating obesity is Apple Cider Vinegar, in raw and unfiltered form. Apple Cider Vinegar is basically an effective preventive measure against obesity because it can help the body in breaking down the fat, and thus, prevent the accumulation of fat and the resultant weight gain.

Honey and Cinnamon

A combination of honey and cinnamon can also support a person’s weight-loss efforts. Honey promotes fat metabolism and can, therefore, fight obesity; while cinnamon can combat insulin resistance so that overeating is avoided, and can also bring reduce oxidative stress which is linked with metabolic syndrome.

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera fights obesity by stimulating the metabolism of the body, and removing toxins from the digestive system and colon. Moreover, Aloe Vera also boosts energy consumption significantly and mobilizes unused fat in the body. The natural collagen proteins present in Aloe Vera ensure that the body works harder to absorb the proteins.

Fennel seeds

Fennel seeds are known for their diuretic properties, and are a good remedy for short-term weight loss.
Fennel seeds are helpful in quick weight-loss because they reduce water retention, just like other diuretics. Additionally, Fennel seeds are also useful in managing constipation, abdominal gas and indigestion.

Cayenne Pepper

Obesity can also be controlled with the help of Cayenne Pepper as it is rich in ‘capsaicin’ which stimulates the body to burn fat and use more energy.
Furthermore, Cayenne Pepper also fuels the digestive process, and can suppress the urge of over-eating which results from the poor absorption of nutrients in the body.

Mint Leaves

Mint leaves have excellent digestive properties which are primarily helpful in maintaining good digestive health. Regular use of Mont leaves over a period of time can help in fighting obesity by easing the digestion process and increasing the body metabolism.

Curry Leaves

Curry leaves are also an amazing home remedy for controlling obesity, as well as diabetes resulting from obesity. The presence of an alkaloid called ‘mahanimbine’ in Curry leaves has proven anti-obesity and lipid-lowering properties. In addition, it can also bring down the levels of cholesterol and triglyceride in the body.

Cabbage

Cabbage can promote weight loss and fight obesity because it has high fiber content, but is low in calories. The ‘tartaric acid’ present in Cabbage has the ability to hold back the conversion of sugar and other carbohydrates into fat.
Moreover, Cabbage also contains ‘phytochemicals’ which can bring about an improvement in the imbalance of estrogen metabolism which is responsible for the storage of fat by the body.

Conclusion

The above-mentioned home remedies are very effective in controlling obesity. However, together with these remedies, it is also important for overweight people to adopt healthy lifestyle changes, drink plenty of water throughout the day, and eat more plant-based foods instead of processed, fast foods.