Exploring The Impact Of Sharir Prakruti On Obesity: A Case Study Perspective

Obesity Is A Global Health Issue Characterized By Abnormal Or Excessive Fat Accumulation That May ImpairHealth. In Ayurveda, Sharir Prakruti (Body Constitution) Plays A Pivotal Role In Determining An Individual’sPredisposition To Various Diseases, Including Obesity. This Case Study Investigates The Relationship Between SharirPrakruti And Obesity, Emphasizing The Role Of Kapha-Dominant Constitution In Metabolic Imbalance And FatAccumulation. A Detailed Prakruti Assessment And Clinical Examination Were Conducted On A 35-Year-OldFemale Patient Presenting With A BMI Of 32.5 Kg/M² And Symptoms Of Fatigue, Lethargy, And Weight GainOver The Past Two Years. The Patient Was Classified As Kapha-Dominant Based On Standard Ayurvedic PrakrutiAssessment Tools. Further Analysis Of Her Lifestyle, Dietary Patterns, And Metabolic Functions Revealed PatternsConsistent With Kapha Prakruti, Including Slow Digestion, Preference For Cold And Sweet Foods, And A SedentaryRoutine. This Case Highlights How Sharir Prakruti, Especially Kapha Dominance, May Contribute To ObesityThrough Inherent Sluggish Metabolism (Manda Agni), Excessive Tissue Formation (Meda Dhatu), And LowMotivation For Physical Activity. The Ayurvedic Approach Emphasizes Personalized Treatment Protocols That AlignWith The Individual's Prakruti For Long-Term Management And Prevention. This Study Suggests ThatUnderstanding An Individual's Prakruti Offers Valuable Insights Into The Etiology And Management Of Obesity.It Reinforces The Need For Integrative Health Approaches Combining Modern Diagnostics With AyurvedicConstitutional Analysis.