Obesity is a medical condition and refers to excessive accumulation of body fat. Weight higher than the healthy weight for a given height is considered as "overweight" or "obese". BMI: Is a simple index of weight -for -height, used to classify overweight and obesity in adults. It is calculated as - persons weight in kilograms devided by the square of his height in meters (kg/㎡). Statistics: BMI less than 18.5 - Underweight BMI 18.5 < 25 - Normal BMI 25.0 < 30 - Overweight BMI 30.0 or higher - Obese. Causes: Excessive food intake Lack of physical exercise/activity Hereditary/genetic Endocrine disorders Drug effect Sleeping disorders Sedentary lifestyle Symptoms: Increased body weight Cardiovascular disease Psychosomatic disturbance Increased risk of fracture Diabetes Hypertension Dysponea Ayurvedic panchkarma treatment: The Ayurvedic line of treatment begins
Lower back pain is a common complaint among people who work standing for long time like women working in the kitchen, obese, with poor immunity, neurological disorders of lower back, lavish and sedentary lifestyle. The magical treatment of Ayurveda named "Kati Basti" is very beneficial panchkarma therapy for lower back pain. Benefits: 1. Helps in lubricating and hydrating underlying bones and joints. 2. Improves blood circulation, strengthen muscles and connective tissue. 3. Relieves chronic lower backache, muscle spasm, stiffness and degenerative problems. Indications: 1. Lumbar spondylosis 2. Disc prolapse 3. Sciatica 4. Lower back pain 5. Osteoporosis 6. Degenerative spine changes