In general, underweight individuals are more likely to die than overweight or obese individuals. Obesity is a long-term health issue that affects individuals all over the world like an epidemic. In India, there were around 135 million obese people. In Sthaulya, Dushya predominate condition Medo dhatvagni Mandya causes excess of Med dhatu production, which leads to obesity. One of the most common conditions in the modern era is obesity. According to the World Health Organization, obesity is one of the most ignored public health problems affecting individuals of all ages worldwide. Reduced physical activity, increased consumption of fast food, and sedentary lifestyles are the primary causes of obesity. Several Acharyas in Ayurveda cite Santarpanajanya Vyadhi as the cause of Sthaulya (obesity). Many therapeutic remedies and medications, such as Pathya-Apathya, Dinacharya, and Yogasana, which have all been shown to successfully reduce and prevent this worldwide problem, are described in detail in Ayurvedic writings. An attempt has been made to investigate obesity from both a modern and Ayurvedic perspective, as well as to determine whether Ayurveda offers any effective remedies for the illness. etiopathology, categorization and symptoms of Sthaulya are covered in this article. Additionally, it discusses medication-based therapeutic treatments and preventive measures including Nidan Parivarjan, Pathya-Apathya, Dinacharya, and Apatarpan Chikitsa.
Dr. Vaghela Ajaybhai Manubhai*1, Prof. Dr. Sujata Rajan2, Dr. Ramesh Gugulothu3 (Mon,) studied this question.