ROLE OF WATER BEFORE MEAL IN OVERWEIGHT PERSON-A CLINICAL STUDY
Dr. Mrudul Y. Chitrakar
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The traditional text of Ayurveda mentioned Nindaniyapurush (despicable person) and Shaulya (Obesity) is one of them. It is described as “Medoroga” (diseases of fat) in which excess fat accumulates in body. Sthaulya may results various adverse effects such as; Krichavyavayata (difficulty in spreading/movement), Swedadhikya (excess sweating), Mandotsaham (lack of enthusiasm) and Madhumeha (dibetes) etc. As per medical science and WHO if body mass index is 30 kg/m2 or more then person considered as obese. There are various factors responsible for obesity; irregular life style is one of them. The ancient science of medicine described various Ahara-Vidhi (procedure of taking food) to acquire maximum beneficial effects of ingested food; drinking of water also comes under such Ahara-Vidhi, considering this aspect present investigation described role of water before meal in Sthaulya. Study strongly supports the ancient concept of Ayurveda that consumption of water before meal help significantly in Sthulvyakti (overweight person).
Keywords: Ayurveda, Sthaulya, Obesity, Medodhatu.
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