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Case Study on Management of Overweight (Sthoulya) through Ayurveda

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A BSTRACT Modernization, affluence, and advancements in science and technology have led to increasingly sedentary lifestyles. This unintentionally invites a range of health issues, one of which is Sthoulya (overweight), which can affect physical, mental, and social health. Sthoulya refers to an individual who has excessive fat and flesh accumulation, causing a disproportional enlargement of the buttocks, belly, and breasts without a corresponding increase in energy. A 38-year-old female patient presented with weight gain, excessive hunger, sleep and sweating, lack of enthusiasm, and bad body odor. Before and after therapy, the patient was assessed for subjective and objective characteristics. There was an improvement in subjective parameters, anthropometric measurements, body mass index (BMI), and body weight after treatment. The combination therapy comprising Tryushanadi Guggul , Udvartan with Vacha Churna , and Peti Sweda demonstrated effectiveness in improving the lipid profile and anthropometric measurements of the patient over a 30-day treatment period.

Source: Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences

DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_820_24

Authors: Ashvini D. Pardhekar, Shreya Satpute, Abhilash Pardhekar, Manisha Davkare

Institutions: Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College Hospital and Research Centre

Language: English

Topic: Traditional Chinese Medicine Studies

Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $250