Natural Ayurvedic Home Remedies for Obesity

Obesity:
• Fat is stored in the body as a reserve of energy
• Excessive fat in the body leads to obesity
• A useful measure of body weight is BMI or Body Mass Index
• When a person weighs 20% over the ideal body weight, he or she is obese

Causes:

• Excessive intake of high calorie food
• Genetic factors
• Metabolic disorder
• Certain medications

Natural home remedy using honey and lemon juice:
1. Take 1 glass of warm water
2. Add 1 tsp of honey
3. Add 1 tbsp of lemon juice
4. Mix well
5. Drink in the morning on an empty stomach

Natural home remedy using lemon juice, black pepper and honey:

1. Take 1 cup of water
2. Add 3 tsp of lemon juice
3. Add a pinch of powdered black pepper
4. Add 1 tsp of honey
5. Mix well
6. Drink 2 times everyday for 1-2 months

Natural home remedy using triphala powder:

1. Take 2 tbsp of triphala powder, a commonly available ayurvedic herb
2. Mix it in 500 ml water
3. Heat for 5 min
4. Strain the liquid
5. You may add honey to taste
6. Drink this 2 times everyday

Tips:

• Eat 2 ripe tomatoes first thing in the morning
• Have a bowl of cabbage once everyday. Cabbage contains tartaric acid, which restricts the
   conversion of sugar and other carbohydrates into fat

These remedies are based on the principles of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of healing, and are completely natural, non-invasive, and can be prepared at home. Consult your doctor if the symptoms persist.  Refer to the terms of use.