Physical Exercise in the Treatment of Obesity and Hypertension: New Approach to Individualize Treatment

Obesity is one of predominant metabolic disorder and leading cause of mortality during current times. It is analogous to Medoroga/ Sthaulya/Atisthauulya mentioned in Ayurveda treatises. Striking resemblance is observed in both conventional system of medicine and Ayurveda while describing its causative factors , consequences and preventive role of diet and exercise in its management. In this article relative review of literature concerned with Ayurvedic and modern management of obesity from preventive aspect has been carried out to tailor preventive line of treatment of obesity through diet and exercise in more effective manner. Study reveals that it is the need of hour to link the knowledge of diet and proper physical exercise with the science of healing to prevent or manage diseases like obesity. Individualistic approach must be followed for dietary regimen and exercise pattern for management of obesity. Concepts of Prakriti, Agni, method of eating should be paid equal attention while deciding ones dietary and exercise regimen to prevent/control obesity .

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Usefulness of combining intermittent hypoxia and physical exercise in the treatment of obesity

Journal of Physiology and Biochemistry ◽

10.1007/s13105-011-0115-1 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 68 (2) ◽

pp. 289-304 ◽

Cited By ~ 58

Author(s):

Aritz Urdampilleta ◽

Pedro González-Muniesa ◽

María P. Portillo ◽

J. Alfredo Martínez

Keyword(s):

Physical Exercise ◽

Intermittent Hypoxia ◽

Treatment Of Obesity

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Papel del ejercicio físico en la prevención y tratamiento de la obesidad en adultos (The role of physical exercise in prevention and treatment of obesity in adults)

Retos ◽

10.47197/retos.v0i18.34651 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 47-51

Author(s):

Gema Torres Luque ◽

Miguel García-Martos ◽

Carmen Villaverde Gutiérrez ◽

Nuria Garatachea Vallejo

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Exercise ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Training Load ◽

Obese People ◽

Load Frequency ◽

Prevention And Treatment ◽

Physical Activity Programs ◽

Treatment Of Obesity

La obesidad es una enfermedad crónica, multifactorial, de prevalencia creciente, que junto con el sobrepeso, afecta a más de la mitad de la población en los países desarrollados. El objetivo de este trabajo es marcar unas directrices básicas en cuanto a la carga de entrenamiento, frecuencia, duración, intensidad, etc.. en los programas de actividad física dirigidos a personas obesas, proponiendo tres directrices concretas de actuación. Con ello se pretende contribuir en un mejor conocimiento de programas de actividad física en este tipo de población. .Palabra clave: obesidad, actividad física, entrenamiento.Abstract: Obesity is a chronic, multifactorial, increasing prevalence, which along with being overweight affects more than half the population in developed countries. The aim of this paper is to set basic guidelines regarding the training load, frequency, duration, intensity, etc. in physical activity programs aimed at obese people, propose three concrete guidelines for action. The aim is to contribute to a better understanding of physical activity programs in this population.Key words: obesity, physical activity, training.

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