Obesity

WHAT IS OBESITY ?

Obesity is a chronic lifestyle disorder characterized by excessive accumulation of body fat that may impair health.

WHO defines obesity as BMI ≥ 30 kg/m².

It increases the risk of diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, arthritis, and heart disease.

TYPES:

1. Based on Fat Distribution

• Android / Central (Apple-shaped) – Fat around abdomen & upper body. Associated with diabetes,heart disease.
• Gynoid / Peripheral (Pear-shaped) – Fat around hips, thighs, buttocks. More common in
  women.

2. Based on Causes

• Primary Obesity – due to lifestyle (overeating, lack of exercise).
• Secondary Obesity – due to hormonal/endocrine disorders (hypothyroidism, PCOS,Cushing’s syndrome).

CAUSES:

• Excess calorie intake with low physical activity.
• Sedentary lifestyle.
• High intake of refined foods, fried food, sweets, alcohol.
• Genetic predisposition.
• Hormonal imbalance (thyroid, PCOS, insulin resistance).
• Psychological causes (stress eating, depression).
• Lack of sleep, irregular lifestyle.

SYMPTOMS:

• Excess body weight & fat (especially abdomen).
• Breathlessness on exertion.
• Fatigue, low energy.
• Joint pain (knees, back, hips).
• Excess sweating.
• Low self-esteem, psychological stress.
• Associated problems: diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver.

HOW CAN NIRVANA HELP YOU TREAT OBESITY:

We design a holistic treatment protocol that focuses upon overall healing of your body, your treatment plan can consist of

• HYDROTHERAPY:

• Hip bath – stimulates metabolism & digestion.
• Spinal bath – relaxes nerves & regulates metabolism.
• Steam bath / Sauna – enhances sweating & detoxification.
• Enema (warm lemon water) – removes toxins & improves digestion.
• Immersion bath – helps in stress-related overeating.

• DIET THERAPY: :

INCLUDE:

• Fruits (papaya, apple, guava, berries, watermelon) Vegetables (raw salads, leafy greens, cucumber, bottle gourd, bitter gourd).
• Whole grains in small quantities (oats, barley, brown rice, millets).
• Legumes in moderation (green gram, horse gram, black chana).
• Detox drinks (lemon water, fenugreek water, herbal teas).
• Nuts & seeds in small amounts (flaxseed, chia, pumpkin seeds).

AVOID:

• Fried & junk food, refined flour, white sugar.
• Excess rice, potatoes, bakery items.
• Sugary drinks & alcohol.
• Late-night eating.

• YOGA THERAPY:

• ASANAS: Surya Namaskar, Bhujangasana, Dhanurasana, Naukasana, Pawanmuktasana,Trikonasana, Halasana, Paschimottanasana.
• PRANAYAMA: Kapalbhati, Bhastrika, Anulom Vilom, Ujjayi