| Overweight is a state in which weight exceeds a standard based on height; Obesity is a condition of excessive fatness, either generalized or localized. In most people overweight and obesity tend to parallel each other. Overweight is a condition which can be correlated with medovriddhi.
Etymology of Medovriddhi:
The word “Medovriddhi" is the combination of two Sanskrit words "Meda" and "Vriddhi".
The word “Meda” means - Fat of Body (Sanskrit eng dictionary)
The word "Vriddhi” literally means the growth, increase etc.
Concept of Meda:
Ayurveda considers that the human body is made up of seven body tissues (saptha dhatu) and medodhatu is one among them. 
Etiology:
The causative factors (nidana) known for a disease can be classified under four broad categories:
A. Dietetic factors (Aharatmaka)
B. Physical activities & practices (Viharatmaka)
C. Psychological causes (Manasa vyaparatmaka)
D. Others
These are tabulated as follows -
A. Dietetic factors (Aharatmaka Nidana): Excessive usage of food items (dravya) having homologous properties help in progressive increase of the tissues (dhatu) and the process becomes reversible in case of heterogeneous ones. Few dietetic factors are as follows:
1. Over eating (Ati Sampurana)
2. Highly nutritious intake (Santarpana)
3. Food intake before the digestion of the previous meal (Adhyasana)
4. Excessive Consumption of Heavy food (Guru Ahara sevana)
5. Excessive Consumption of Sweet food (Madhura Ahara sevana)
6. Excessive Consumption of Cold food (Sita Ahara sevana)
7. Kapha increasing food intake (Snigdha Ahara sevana)
8. Fresh food & grain (Navanna sevana)
9. Fresh alcoholic preparation (Nava Madya Sevana)
10. Domestic animals meat & soups (Gramya Rasa Sevana)
11. Meat intake (Mamsa Sevana)
12. Milk Products (Payasa Vikara Sevana)
13. Curd (Dadhi Sevana)
14. Ghee (Sarpi Sevana)
15. Sugar cane preparations (Ikshu Vikara Sevana)
16. Jaggery preparation (Guda Vikara Sevana)
17. Rice (Sali Sevana)
18. Water intake immediately after meal (Bhojanotara Jal-pana)
B. Causes due to physical activities & practices (Vihara Parak Hetu): Physical activities & practices are termed as Vihar.
1. Lack of physical exercise (Avyayama)
2. Lack of sexual act (Avyavaya)
3. Day time sleep (Divaswapna)
4. Luxurious sitting for long time (Asana Sukha)
5. Bath after meal (Bhojanottar Snana)
6. After meal sleep (Bhojanotar Nidra)
C. Psychological causes or Manasika Nidana
The psychological causes for overweight/obesity, according to various Acharyas are listed as below-
1. Forever cheerfulness (Harshnityatvata)
2. Free from anxiety (Achintan)
3. Relaxation from tension (Manasonivritti)
4. Sight of beloved things (Priyadarsana)
D. MISCELLANEOUS CAUSES
1. Ama (accumulation of toxins in the body)
2. Administration of oily & sweet enema which is nourishing in property (Snigdha Madhura Basti Sevana)
3. Massaging using oil (Tailabhyanga)
4. Heredity factors (Bijadoshasvabhavata)
Treatment (Cikitsa)
Thus, the treatment has got 5 divisions:
Avoiding the causes : (Nidan Parivarjana) (S. S.U.1/25)
It very clearly advocates that the restriction and avoiding the root cause is the foremost line of treatment to curb the progression of the disease. External purification (Bahya Sansodhana)
It includes body massage with some specific herbs powder (Ruksa Udvartana). In obese persons, it removes the foetid odour & restricts the excessive sweating & alleviates the aggravated doshas by function.
Internal purification (Abhyantara Sansodhana)
Panchakarma procedure i.e. Vamana (emesis), Virechana (purgation), Nasya (nasal drops), Anuvasana Basti ( oil enema of herbs) and Niruha basti (decoction enema of herbs).
Pacifying Therapy (Sansamana Therapy)
Dry, warm & strong basti, dry massage, night awakening, sexual act, physical activity & mental exertion should be undertaken in gradual manner. Guduchi, BhadraMusta, Triphala, Takrarista, Maksika, Vidamgadi Lauha, Bilwadi Panchmula & Shilajatu with Agnimanth Swarasa should be taken (C.S.Su.21).
Dietary regimen (Pathyapathya Ahara)-
Pathya –apathya also play an important role in the treatment of Medovriddhi
 Cereal grains (Suka Dhanya): one year old cereals (puran dhanya) should be taken.
Take only one carbohydrate source at a time i.e. potato / rice/ wheat should be taken only one in a single meal.
Pulses (Sami Dhanya) : Vigna Catiang(Rajamasa), Phaseolus aureus (mudga), Ervum lens, Cajanas indicus(Masur), Cajanas indicus (Adhaki) and Cicer Arientum (Canaka) should be taken but Phaseolus mungo (Masa) should be avoided.
Vegetables (Saka Varga): Leafy vegetables can be taken as salad.
Take one plate of salad without dressing, before every meal
Fruits (Phala Varga): Gooseberry, Piper nigrum, Piper longum and Aegle mermelos should be taken but excessive sweet (madhur rasa) should be avoided. Banana and mango should be taken less.
Fruits should be taken instead of fruit juices.
Liquid (Drava Varga): Honey, Honey with water, lukewarm water, Lemon water should be taken but dairy products should be avoided.
Cold drinks and excessive caffeine should be avoided especially immediately after meals.
Eat slowly and mindfully (Have a set time for every meal and while eating concentrate on the food without indulging in any other things)
Spices like Fenugreek, Coriander, Cumin, Black pepper, turmeric, dil seeds, dry ginger, garlic can be used for cooking.
Avoid excess spices, white bread, oily food or deep fried foods, excess sugar, salt, cold drinks.
Replace the old cheese with fresh cottage cheese
Take freshly cooked warm home made foods. | 
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