Obesity Frequently Asked Questions

• Nowadays obesity is a major health concern because it affects from childhood to old age at any stage of life.
• For the majority of people reducing weight is difficult, and maintaining weight loss is even more challenging. Most people who lose a significant amount of weight regain it two to three years later or immediately when they stop following the diet plans.
• Rapid or fast weight loss can create serious health problems due to malnutrition like headaches, fatigue, irritability, constipation, hair loss, menstrual irregularities in females, and electrolyte imbalances.
• As one of the risk factors for heart disease, obesity was researched together during our 16-year mission to reverse heart disease.
• We studied thoroughly the difficulties patients encountered when trying to lose or maintain weight.
• Hence, we designed a healthy weight loss program for reducing and maintaining a healthy weight lifelong i.e., our Obesity Management program.
• Obesity management program is based on standards of modern science & Ayurveda principles.

• Overweight and obesity are described as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. For the Asian population, a body mass index (BMI) over 23 is considered overweight, and over 25 is obese – WHO (World health organization)
• As Compared with the National Family Health Survey of India -4, the prevalence of overweight or obesity has increased in most States in India. At the national level, it increased from 21% to 24% among women and 19% to 23% among men.
• The body mass index (BMI) is a calculation that analyses your height and weight to assess/ measure whether your weight is healthy or unhealthy (Overweight/ obese).
• People who are overweight or obese have a higher risk of several major diseases and health issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, blockages, heart disease, joint problems – osteoarthritis, snoring and breathing problems, many types of cancers, low quality of life, depression and other mental disorders.

• Obesity with early exertion on any physical activity – Inability to carry out simple physical activities that you could do effortlessly before gaining weight
• Obesity with osteoarthritis – Being overweight can put a strain on the joints, leading to issues such as swelling, pain, stiffness, and tenderness in weight-bearing joints such as the hip, knees, and spine.
• Obesity with dyslipidemia – high bad cholesterol levels in the blood.
• Obesity with fatty liver – The accumulation of fat in the liver, known as a fatty liver, can damage liver cells and eventually lead to diabetes and other metabolic diseases.
• Obesity with sleep apnoea – Sleep is disturbed by breathing problems known as sleep apnoea and reduces sleep quality.

• In Ayurveda, it is said that obese/ overweight people suffer significantly more physically and mentally than excess thin/ lean people.
• Considering Ayurveda and modern principles, we at Madhavbaug designed a scientific treatment protocol in Obesity Management therapy to reduce excess fat, rectify abnormal metabolism, and clear the body channels.
• Our Panchakarma detoxification techniques are precisely developed to cleanse, mobilize, and prevent the formation of fat.
• Obesity management depends mainly on dietary and lifestyle changes. We provide calorie-calculated customized diet schedules. This dietary and lifestyle modification changes normalize hunger hormones. As a result, excessive/ frequent urge of eating reduces down significantly. Thus, preventing further weight gain.
• Obesity management program helps reduce body weight which in turn lowers the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cholesterol, and high blood pressure.
• It is also recommended to practice specific yoga postures and activities to lose weight.
• In addition, appropriate Ayurvedic internal medications are given to provide the optimum benefits while minimizing side effects/ without any side effects.

• Obese/ overweight patients constantly feeling tired/ exhausted
• Obese/overweight patients with increased hunger – excessive food cravings at an irregular time / all the time
• Obese/overweight patient with increased abdominal girth
• Obese/ overweight patients with difficulty in breathing on exertion
• Obese/ overweight patients sweating more than usual
• Obese/ overweight patients with excessive Snoring and difficulties in sleeping or interruptions in sleeping
• Obese/ overweight patients having pain, in the back & joints because of excess weight
• Obese/ overweight patients having skin problems like darkness of skin, skin infection because of moisture accumulation in the folds
• Obese/ overweight patients having erectile dysfunction/decreased interest in sexual activity.

• Acute febrile illness
• Acute infection
• Ongoing heart attack

• According to Ayurveda, controlling weight is more about how our digestive system especially the liver regulates our metabolism/digestion of food.
• Also, obesity cannot be totally controlled by focusing only on food and physical activity.
• In this scenario our research-based Panchakarma and Ayurveda medicines treatments provide you with solutions for healthy weight loss.
• The panchakarma techniques, snehan, and swedan loosen and transfer the excess fat and toxins to the gastrointestinal tract, where they are flushed out during the Basti Panchakarma therapy.

• During your initial visit, our doctors will discuss your detailed medical history, current health concerns, and additional diagnostic criteria such as weight, abdominal girth, BMI, and Lipid profile.
• The above-mentioned parameters will help us to identify the underlying causes of obesity and the state of your body’s health right now.
• Our doctor will thus assign or advise a care plan for controlling your weight / healthy weight loss.

• Beginning on Day 1, a doctor consultation will be followed by Panchakarma therapy as part of the recommended Obesity Management program plan.
• Snehan, Swedana, and Basti panchakarma therapies will be given once a week in a clinic environment with each session lasting 65 to 70 minutes and including a doctor’s follow-up assessment.
• During follow-up appointments, the doctor will prescribe Ayurveda medicines based on the patient’s condition and needs.
• Diet charts will be given to you, or a diet kit will be started. As per the doctor’s instruction you have to follow the diet schedule.
• Our team of dietitians will also call you and ask about your recent diet and provide you with support regarding dietary guidelines.
• Personalized monitoring with the mib PULSE app will be initiated, with instructions on how to enter daily weight, thali pictures, step counts, exercise regimens, and other data.

• According to Ayurveda, herbal decoction administration through Basti immediately enhances healthy metabolic strength (Agni) and rejuvenates the body by removing toxins.
• You will get improvement in symptoms like fatigue, tiredness, breathing difficulties, heaviness, and joint and back pain after panchakarma therapies.
• Application of medicated oil and steam will help you to improve your skin texture and will help to prevent recurrent skin infections.
• Individualized tracking, physical activity, dietary guidance, and lifestyle management encourage in loss of unwanted kilos by lowering body fat.

• The doctor will suggest an appropriate obesity management plan based on your current weight, BMI, and findings of thorough examinations and investigations.
• Depending on your current symptoms and any related medical conditions, such as dyslipidemia or fatty liver, your treating doctor may recommend a 30-, 60-, or 90-day care plan in a clinic setting, followed by a 12-, 24-, or 36-month follow-up program.
• A minimum of seven sittings will be offered over the course of seven days while in the hospital.
• Based on symptomatic assessment and investigations, parameters will be compared between days 1, 7, 30, 60, and 90.

• It is entirely determined by the severity of your symptoms, the presence of complications, and the results of the parameters examined during your follow-up.
• Panchakarma not only revitalizes the body and mind, but it also teaches you about yourself / importance of self.
• Our care plans are developed using scientific Panchakarma procedures, along with calculated calorie restriction using a swasthyam diet box which treats the exact underlying cause of obesity and helps to lose weight naturally.

• Our specially designed Panchakarma procedures for detoxification, mobilizes the accumulated fat, & prevent its further accumulation.
• It controls excessive food cravings and improves sleep quality.
• It helps to lower bad cholesterol levels in the blood.
• It contributes to the reduction or prevention of obesity-related diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and so on.
• Healthy weight loss will also help to enhance low self-esteem.

• There have been no difficulties associated with Obesity Management therapy.
• As of now, no known complication associated with Obesity Management therapy has been detected, observed, or reported. Because our treatments are evidence-based and we use pure and quality herbal formulations in our therapies.

• Using the therapeutic treatment plan, we can estimate the improvement in 30, 60, or 90 days.
• The most essential factor is your devotion to the medication, diet, exercise routine, and lifestyle changes recommended by the doctor.

• An Obesity Management program can be carried out in either setting.
• Cardiac rehabilitation is a residential program that gives additional benefits in the hospital setting as well as specialized care available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in terms of diet and dinacharya or lifestyle modifications.
• It will help you to manage your healthy weight and any associated heart issues such as excess bad cholesterol levels in the blood.
• At the same time, because the clinic is easily accessible, you may find that visiting the clinic for monthly check-ups is convenient.

After completing the Obesity Management program, you will notice an improvement in the parameters.

• Weight
• BMI
• Abdominal girth
• Lipid profile
• Sleep
• Effort tolerance capacity

• One month after completing the prescribed care plan (the initial 30/60/90 daycare plan), you should see your treating physician.
• He/ she can then prescribe changes to your current allopathic medications, ayurvedic medications, and nutrition based on the findings of the follow-up consultation.
• You can see your doctor before the specified follow-up appointment if you have any health concerns.

• Obesity, is a “signal” for many other serious illnesses like diabetes, and heart disease. Therefore, maintaining a healthy weight is essential because as we age, our metabolisms become less effective, which causes us to gain weight quickly.
• Based on your day-one examination, the doctor will give exercise suggestions that you should follow for your normal activities.
• Your doctor will also tell you to download the mib PULSE app, which will track your steps and guide you through workouts based on your personalized fitness plan.
• In Madhavbaug, we offer you a 360-degree approach where age-old ancient Ayurveda meets scientific research techniques and a completely healthy weight loss program with Panchakarma, Ayurveda medicines, diet, dincharya, exercise, yoga and meditation.