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@article{195973,
        author = {Dr. Rachana Chandrakant Aware},
        title = {A comprehensive review article on Sthaulya (obesity) and its treatment protocols.},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {4187-4193},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=195973},
        abstract = {Obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that negatively affects health, and it can be compared with "Sthaulya," a condition mentioned in Ayurvedic texts. Acharya Charak includes Sthaulya among the Ashtauninditiya Purusha (eight undesirable conditions). Today, obesity is an epidemic, impacting both males and females as a common lifestyle and metabolic disorder. The prevalence of obesity is notably higher in urban areas of India than in rural populations due to sedentary lifestyles and overeating habits.In Ayurveda, Sthaulya is a condition affecting the "MedovahaSrotas" (channels of fat tissue) and is associated with symptoms like reduced lifespan (Ayushohrasa), diminished agility (Javoparodha), difficulty in physical activity (KricchaVyavaya), weakness (Daurbalya), and unpleasant body odor (Daurgandhya). It is included in the Ashtauninditiya Purusha, which is characterized by general lassitude, daytime hypersomnolence, a protuberant abdomen, menstrual disturbances, and sterility in obese females. These symptoms correlate closely with modern descriptions of obesity and its associated health issues.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {April},
        }