The role of psychological factors in aetiopathogenesis and management of obesity related diseases.

The obesity is a challenging problem in to-days world which if left un tackled leads to a variety of associated illnesses like Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular disorders, Cerebro vascular accidents etc. The common etiological factors which are implicated include sedentary life style, genetic factors, dietary factors and endocrine factors, but the psychological factors are often overlooked which are the most important factor perpetuating binge eating behavour. The emotional instability, depression, stress, sexual abuse etc, often result in compulsive over eating leading to obesity. Thus the comprehensive management of obesity and the associated illnesses should include the proper tackling of these psychological components apart from other common therapies. The present article critically analyses the role of these factors in the causation of obesity and its different management strategies which includes sattvavajaya as an Ayurvedic technique.

Concept of immunity in Ayurveda.

Resistance to diseases or immunity against diseases is of two kinds i.e. the one which attenuate the manifested disease and other variety prevents the manifestation of diseases. During certain conditions, or due to certain factors, even unwholesome food does not produce diseases immediately. All unwholesome food articles are not equally harmful, all dosas are not equally powerful, and all persons are not capable of resisting diseases. Over obese individual; over emaciated person; whose muscles and blood are diminished markedly; debilitated person; one who consumes unwholesome food; one who consumes less amount of food; whose mental faculties are weak; on the other hand, individuals having opposite type of physical constitution are capable of resisting diseases. Factors which contribute for vyadhikshamatva are normal dosa, equilibrium state of dhatu, normal agni, patency of srotas etc. or factors which supports the equilibrium state of all physiological parameters. Innate immunity may be correlated to sahaja bala described in Ayurveda. Kalaja anad yuktikrita bala may be correlated to acquired immunity. Present article through light on the concept of immunity vis-a vis vyadhiksamatwa. Author has collected many references regarding how to enhance immunity and keep body disease free by adopting ayurvedic principles.