Overweight refers to an increase in weight of the total body that includes essential body tissues whereas obesity refers to excessive fat tissue only.

Causes

The main cause of obesity is overeating, when the intake of calories increases the energy requirements of the body. Some people are in the habit of eating more when in stress or tension, this also cause obesity. It may also be caused due to the problem in the functioning of thyroid glands. When the thyroid gland is not functioning properly the basal metabolic rate becomes low and they tend to gain weight unless a low calorie diet is followed.

Treatment

1. Certain yogic asanas like sarvangasana, halasana, bhujangasana, shalabhasnaa, dhanurasana, chakrasana, naukasana, ardhmatsyendrasana, paschimottasana, vajrasana, yogamudra and trikonasa are highly beneficial as these asanas improves the blood circulation and strengthens the weak areas which helps to melt the excess fat.

2. Yogic kriyas like kunjal and jalaneti and pranayamas such as kapalbhati and bhastrika are also helpful in normalizing the body weight.

3. Ingestion of honey is an excellent home remedy for obesity.
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