Obesity is a physical condition which is caused due to an excessive amount of body fat accumulated in several parts of the body. While it may not lead to immediate health concerns, it can lead to various other health hazards like heart diseases and disorders, hypertension, diabetes and other health risks.

While some people are obese due to medical conditions, others are obese as it is in their genes. A significant part of obesity is caused due to unhealthy lifestyles and eating habits, and Ayurveda can help you prevent or treat it very efficiently.Ayurveda can be very efficient at dealing with obesity because of its holistic approach towards dealing with the problem. Ayurveda sees obesity as a disorder of the meda dhatu, which has to do with metabolism and fat tissues.