A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW OF LITERATURE OF MEDOROGA (OBESITY) WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO DIFFERENT AYURVEDA SAMHITAS

*Dr. Jayashri Sadashiv Satpute

ABSTRACT

It is universally accepted fact that good health plays an important role in the human development. According to concept of Ayurveda good health is based on equilibrium of Dosha, Agni Dhatu, Mala. Further more in Ayurveda there is a clear cut emphasis on maintaining physical, mental, spiritual well being as apart of good health. Ayurveda is being increasingly accepted by world for its relevance and adaptability to modern times. An important concept of Ayurveda is each individual is genetically different. This offers him a totally specific constitution. In modern era with continuous changing lifestyle and involvement, man has become the victim of many diseases caused by unwholesome dietary habits and deranged lifestyle.

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