Evaluation Of The Effect Of RukshaBasti Along With Suryanamasakar And Nadishodhan Pranayama In The Management Of Sthaulya (Obesity)

Abstract

The aim of present study was evaluation of the effect of rukshabasti along with suryanamasakar and  nadishodhan pranayama in the management of sthaulya (obesity).Sthaulya (Obesity) is one among the major  disease of modern era with continuous changing life style, environment and diet habits. Atisthaulya (obesity)  is considered as one of the Astanindita purush as described by Acharya Charak. Obesity has reached epidemic  proportions in India in the 21st century, with morbid obesity affecting 5% of the country's population. Though,  many theory and medicament put toward us for the management of the obesity but till now perfect remedy for  this problem is not found in modern science. In Ayurvedic classics various treatment modality given for the  management of obesity like Udvartan, Basti, Vyayam, Langhana etc. Keeping of this view this study were  selected Suryanamaskar, Nadishodhana Pranayama and Ruksha Basti both are having great potential to control  and cure the obesity. In this study 60 patient were selected and divided into 30 for each group according to  inclusion criteria. In Group A Patients were advised Ruksha Basti, Suryanamskar and Nadishodhan Pranayama  and in Group B Patients were advised only Yoga procedure Suryanamskar and Nadishodhan Pranayama. After  the completion of treatment statistical analysis revealed that according mean difference and percentage relief  all subjective and objective parameter Group “A” Showed better result than Group “B”.