Obesity is an appropriate illustration of the interaction between mind and body and its implications for the dhatus (Chemical substances/Seven Rasas) and for ahamkara (Ego). Obesity, like gout and diabetes, is classified in Ayurveda as one of the rich; everyone of the "disease of affluence (the state of having a great deal of money; wealth)".
Boredom, mindless entertainment, continuous eating, and oversleeping; these will fatten you up just like a hog.
Most of us have experienced the truth of this saying during the holidays, when liberated from drudgery we stuff ourselves with lot of food and then watch TV until we become so bored and indolent that we fall asleep. This is an infallible way to gain weight, and if repeated regularly it can lead to obesity.
Extreme dieting can mutate into anorexia, bulemia, binge eating Most of us addictive behaviour.
If you want to live a long and healthy life your biggest enemies are loneliness and boredom.
To know more about (Seven Rasas) please see this link
http://ayurveda.iloveindia.com/ayurveda-fundamentals/dhatu-significance.html
Boredom, mindless entertainment, continuous eating, and oversleeping; these will fatten you up just like a hog.
Most of us have experienced the truth of this saying during the holidays, when liberated from drudgery we stuff ourselves with lot of food and then watch TV until we become so bored and indolent that we fall asleep. This is an infallible way to gain weight, and if repeated regularly it can lead to obesity.
Extreme dieting can mutate into anorexia, bulemia, binge eating Most of us addictive behaviour.
If you want to live a long and healthy life your biggest enemies are loneliness and boredom.
To know more about (Seven Rasas) please see this link
http://ayurveda.iloveindia.com/ayurveda-fundamentals/dhatu-significance.html
