This lecture by Dr. Ruma Dey, Associate Professor at Major ST Singh PG Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, focuses on a comprehensive case series examining the therapeutic effects of Vyoshadi Yog in managing obesity using various therapeutic modalities (1:03). With over 12 years of clinical experience, Dr. Dey highlights the increasing prevalence of obesity in India, particularly in regions like Assam and West Bengal, due to lifestyle and dietary habits (4:18-4:53).
Key points from the lecture include:
- Definition and Pathogenesis of Obesity (9:56): Obesity is defined as an abnormal growth of adipose tissue, resulting from an energy imbalance where consumption exceeds utilization (10:12-10:44). Dr. Dey explains how brown fat cells can transform into white fat cells, leading to chronic inflammation (11:17-11:59).
- Contributing Factors to Obesity (13:10): Modern lifestyle choices such as online food ordering, consumption of instant junk food, daytime napping, and excessive screen time contribute significantly to the alarming increase in obesity (14:45-15:10).
- Clinical Features and Complications (16:11): Dr. Dey discusses the classical Ayurvedic features of Sthaulya (obesity) and its associated Ashta Maha Dosha (eight major complications), including reduced lifespan, difficulty in movement, and excessive hunger and thirst (16:11-17:07). She also touches upon the role of leptin hormone resistance in increased appetite and weight gain (17:08-17:46).
- Treatment Protocols and Case Studies (18:42): The lecture presents three cases of obese female patients (Grade 1 and 2) with associated knee joint pain (19:30-21:35). The treatment involved Vyoshadi Sattu as a therapeutic diet, combined with different modalities:
- Case 1 (10 weeks): Vyoshadi Sattu with Udwartanam (powder massage) led to significant weight reduction from 77.5 kg to 69.5 kg (38:09-38:19).
- Case 2 (8 weeks): Vyoshadi Sattu with Shaman Aushadhi (pacifying medicines) helped control excessive hunger and appetite (40:01-40:41).
- Case 3 (12 weeks): Vyoshadi Sattu with Lekhan Basti (medicated enema) resulted in a weight decrease from 97.5 kg to 88.5 kg (41:35-41:43).
- Ingredients and Properties of Vyoshadi Sattu (45:14): The key ingredients of Vyoshadi Sattu, such as Jiraka, Shunthi, Pippali, Maricha, and Haritaki, are highlighted for their lekhan (scraping), deepan (appetizing), pachan (digestive), and medohar (fat-reducing) properties (45:45-45:50).
- Conclusion (49:24): Dr. Dey emphasizes that obesity is a global epidemic (globesity) that requires a multi-faceted approach, including proper diet, physical activity, and Ayurvedic interventions (49:31-50:12). She stresses the need for further research to validate these findings on a larger scale (50:12-50:34).