Clinical Approach to Childhood Obesity with Lekhan Basti and Ayurvedic Regimen.

Abstract

Background- Childhood obesity is a condition where child has accumulated so much body fat that it might have a negative effect on their health. The factors responsible for obesity and over weight in children are excessive eating and less physical activity. According to this basic treatmentprinciple ayurveda recommends aMultidimensionalapproachin the management of obesity, So that the vicious cycle which result in obesity must be broken.Aim- To study the effects of Lekhan basti and Ayurvedic regimen in the management of childhood obesity. Materialand Methods-Open label clinical trial in obese children diagnosed by applying BMI index. Shaman and Shodhan chikitsa was given to manage the obesity in children. Treatment aimed to reduce the weight, to avoid complications, to improve the quality of life, safe and long term useful drugs. Results- out of 12cases 11 pts were obese and successfully treated by giving both shaman and shodhan chikitsa. Ayurvedic regime and Lekhan basti chikitsa shown significant reduce in BMI in children. Conclusions- Obesity in children is different & not easy as adults. This clinical trial concluded as obesity in children could be managed by- Balance Agni. Detoxification of Ama. Utilization of different herbs/ remedies and physicalExercise.