| Obesity is a physical condition that results from | | | | for 2-3 months if you want a quick weight loss. This |
| excessive storage of fat in the body. Obesity has | | | | works in controlling obesity. |
| been defined as a weight more than 20% above what | | | | 2. Drink green tea or ginger tea as ginger is very |
| is considered normal as per the body mass index, | | | | effective in burning excessive fat in your body. |
| which is calculated from an individual's age, height, and | | | | 3. Mix small amount of honey and fresh ginger |
| weight. Presence of fat tissue is essential as natural | | | | paste. Take this with half tablespoon guggul to control |
| energy reserve in our bodies. But excess fat tissues | | | | obesity. |
| result in obesity and causes health disorders. | | | | 4. Prepare a drink by adding half teaspoon fresh |
| What causes obesity? | | | | honey and half teaspoon fresh basil (tulsi) paste in a |
| Obesity occurs when the body consumes more | | | | luke warm water. It is an effective home remedy for |
| calories than it burns. In the past people thought obesity | | | | obesity control. |
| was simply due to over-eating and lack of exercise. | | | | 5. You can also try this most common and simple |
| However research has identified a number of other | | | | home remedy for obesity. Add half teaspoon fresh |
| factors including genetics, race, age and behavioural | | | | lemon juice and half teaspoon fresh honey in a luke |
| and social issues. Even with all these other factors | | | | warm water. Take this every morning with an empty |
| now identified, physicians still strongly believe that over | | | | stomach. |
| consuming high calorie fatty foods and a lack on | | | | 6. Eat tomato in early morning as it is beneficial in |
| physical activity is the main cause. | | | | keeping cholesterol level to the normal and reduce fat. |
| Prevention from Obesity | | | | 7. Horse gram is also very effective in controlling |
| Following are some of the simple tips for obesity: | | | | obesity. Soak 1-2 tablespoon of horse gram in a glass |
| 1. Be very careful about the food you take. It | | | | of water and allow it to rest overnight and take the |
| should not be oily, spicy and fatty. | | | | soaked solution every morning in an empty stomach. |
| 2. Do not be lazy. Be active and distribute your | | | | Herbal Remedies for Obesity |
| time proportionately between work, play and rest. | | | | Following are some of the effective herbal remedies |
| 3. Say a strict no to smoking and alcoholism. Both | | | | for obesity: |
| of these can cause severe complications in people | | | | 1. Guduchi is a commonly used herb for obesity. It |
| with excess fats in their bodies. | | | | helps in reducing fats in the body and is very effective |
| 4. Exercises are must for burning fat. Do some | | | | in obesity. |
| breathing exercises and yogic asana for maintaining | | | | 2. Indian gooseberry (amalaki) is an effective herb |
| good shape and healthy mind. Go for morning walk | | | | for the treatment of obesity. It is an integral component |
| everyday. | | | | of Triphala, which is also prescribed in the treatment of |
| 5. Do sit ups and push ups as they makes your | | | | obesity. |
| body flexible and tones the abdomen muscles, | | | | 3. Guggulu is used in the reduction of fat |
| buttocks, thighs, and other body parts. | | | | accumulation in the body, giving people a leaner |
| 6. Do not eat sweet and candy. These must be | | | | physique. |
| avoided at any cost. | | | | 4. Aloe Vera herb is very beneficial in controlling |
| 7. Do not eat foods that are rich in | | | | obesity. |
| carbohydrates, such as rice and potatoes. | | | | 5. Mix black pepper powder in vegetable soup |
| 8. Include food grains such as wheat, barley, | | | | and vegetables. It not only enhances the flavor of your |
| sorghum and maize in your diet. | | | | food items but also helps in controlling obesity and |
| Home Remedies for Obesity | | | | burning excessive fat. |
| Following are some of the effective home remedies | | | | 6. Apple cider vinegar is also used in weight |
| for obesity: | | | | control. |
| 1. Eat papaya or vegetable soup as your dinner | | | | |