Obesity in Children (Atisthoulya)

मेदोमांसातिवृद्धत्वाच्चलस्फिगुदरस्तन: l
आयतोपचयोत्साहोनरोअतिस्थूल: उच्यतेll

Obesity in Children-Atisthoulya

Obesity is a serious condition that affects many children and also adolescents. Children are said to be obese if their weight is above the normal range corresponding to their age and height.Childhood obesity is an important condition as it can lead to many health problems that were once considered adult problems. It includes medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Childhood obesity can also result in lack of self-esteem and can lead to depression. In Ayurveda, the condition called Atisthoulya is explained that emphasizes the causes, effects and treatment of obesity. Dr. Gupta’s IAFA is a genuine Ayurvedic centre that provides quality Ayurveda treatment for various illnesses. IAFA is always focussed in providing the best and most effective treatment especially to children and adolescents through its Ayurpediatric department.

Causes of Obesity in Children

Important factors leading to obesity in children are:

Lifestyle habits
Lack of physical activities and exercise
Increased intake of high calories food and drinks
Genetic factors
Hormonal factors
Psychological factors like stress, or boredom

Ayurvedic reference of Obesity-Atisthoulya

Symptoms of Obesity in Children

The body mass index (BMI) is the commonly accepted measure for overweight and obesity. Children affected with obesity will have BMI value higher than the normal range corresponding to their age.

“Dr. Gupta’s IAFA is a pure Ayurvedic institute that provides genuine Ayurvedic treatment for obesity and related diseases. Institute of Applied Food Allergy® is so perfect in its treatment aspects that its consumers receive the best treatment ever”.

Visit IAFA and experience the taste of healthy life!!

-Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.)

Ayurvedic Allergy Specialist
CEO & Founder of IAFAⓇ

Diet in Obesity in Children

Do’s (Pathya) in Obesity in Children

Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables
Whole grains
Nuts, seeds, beans
Be sure to get enough sleep
Light and easily digestible food
Intake of lesser quantity of food
Frequent intake of lukewarm water
Do exercise regularly
Take supper 3 hrs before sleep
Exercise like swimming & outdoor games

Don’ts (Apathya) in Obesity in Children

Consumptionof sugar
Chocolates
Whitebread, white rice, white pasta
Potatoes
Red meat and processed meats
Fast food
Sweetenedbeverages
Intake of food before digesting previous meal
Fried and bakery food
Artificialjuices
Daysleep
Sittingin one place for long time
Mental stress of children
Watching mobile & television for longer time

Yoga and Pranayama in Obesity in Children

Regular practice of following Yoga postures will be helpful in reducing weight and also decrease the amount of fat in body

Chaturangadandasana
Veerabhadrasana
Surya namaskar
Trikonasana
Adhomukhasvanasana
Dhanurasana
Jataraparivrithi
Parighasana

Pranayama helps in maintaining normal body weight and to relax the mind as well as body.

Ayurvedic Treatment of Obesity in Children

Ayurveda has detailed protocol for the management of Obesity in children. It includes internal medicines, treatment procedures and judicious use of single herbs.

Internal Medicines for Obesity in Children

Varanadi Kashaya
Guggulutiktaka Kashaya
Rasonadikashaya
Chitrakadi Kashaya
Nava guggulu
Punarnavaguggulu

Dasamoolahareetakilehya
Thriphalaguggulugulika
Thriphalachoorna
Thrayodasangaguggulugulika
Kanmadabhasma

Internal Medicines for Obesity in Children

Triphalachoorna
Kolakulathadichoorna

Treatment Procedures for Obesity in Children

Udwartana (Medicated powder massage)
Vamana (Emesis)
Virechana (Purgation)
LekhanaVasti (Enema for reducing body mass)

Single Herbs in the Management of Obesity in Children

Bhallataka (Semecarpusanacardium)
Varana(Cratevanurvala)
Guggulu (Commiphoramukul)
Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)

Punarnava (Boerrhaviadiffusa)
Vidanga (Embeliaribes)
Chitraka (Plumbagozeylanica)
Kulatha(Dolichosbiflorus)

Article Written By: Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What are the causes of obesity in children?

Answer: Obesity in children is caused by factors like lack of exercise, high calorie food intake, genetic factors, hormonal variation etc.

Question: How is obesity in children identified?

Answer: Obesity in children can be checked by measuring their Body Mass Index (BMI). If the BMI is higher than that corresponds to their age, the child can be considered as obese.

Question: Is Ayurvedic treatment effective to treat obesity in children?

Answer: Yes. Ayurveda has several unique as well as effective treatment methods to treat obesity which can be customized based on the cause, nature and degree of obesity.