About Author
Valvi D1,Gulhane J2,
1 PG Scholar, Dept. of Kaychikitsa, Government Ayurved College and Hospital, Nagpur
2 Associate professor , Nagpur
Correspondence Address
Department of Kayachikitsa, Government Ayurved College and Hospital, Nagpur
Contact No. : 7559350498 , Email : drpallavi2204@gmail.com
Date of Acceptance : 25 Dec 2025
Date of Publication : 31 Dec 2025
Article ID : SD-IJAY_152
How to cite this article : http://doi.org/10.55552/SDNJAY.2025.3402
Abstract
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes obesity as a chronic, relapsing disease resulting from complex interactions among neurobiological mechanisms, genetic factors, dietary behaviors, food accessibility, market influences, and the broader environmental context. According to recent reports, approximately one in eight individuals worldwide was affected by obesity in 2022.
In India, hypothyroidism is one of the most prevalent endocrine disorders, affecting nearly 10.5% of the population, and frequently coexists with obesity. A strong association exists between obesity and hypothyroidism, and it has been suggested that effective prevention and management of obesity may play a significant role in reducing thyroid-related disorders.
Acharya Charaka has broadly described diseases associated with genetic, hereditary, and endocrine etiologies in Ayurvedic literature. Among these, Atisthula is considered one of the most undesirable conditions, as it predisposes individuals to multiple serious complications, including diabetes mellitus, hypertension, coronary artery disease, musculoskeletal disorders, dermatological conditions, and anorectal ailments.
Contemporary medical approaches to obesity management focus on both pharmacological therapies and non-pharmacological interventions, including invasive surgical procedures. In contrast, Ayurveda offers a comprehensive therapeutic framework for the management of Atisthula, addressing not only the condition itself but also the associated Srotas involvement.
When obesity and hypothyroidism coexist, both conditions predominantly involve Meda Dhatu and Rasa Dhatu vitiation. Therefore, it is rational to adopt a common treatment protocol targeting these shared pathological factors.
KEY WORDS:- Apatarpana, Hypothyroidism, Lifestyle changes, Obesity, Meda Dhatu, Shodhana