Ayurvedic Treatment for Weight Loss in Coimbatore

The Ayurvedic weight loss program at Avanika Ayurvedic combines various therapies for effective and sustainable results. These include:

Palliative treatment

• Fasting Therapies: Palliative Treatment procedures like fasting or ‘Langhan‘, use of digestives to augment fat metabolism or ‘Ama Pachan‘, consumption of a diet low in calories and high in nutrients, recommendation of physical exercises and mental work.
• Abhyanga: Herbal massage with lukewarm and weight loss promoting oils at the beginning of therapy loosen toxins from the body’s soft tissues, which are then eliminated by the body’s natural systems.
• Medicated steam bath: Steaming helps expel the deranged doshas from the body, aiding in opening of body channels and assisting in faster fat burn.
• Dry powder massage: ‘Ruksha Udwartan’ or Dry powder massage can augment the fat burning process in your body

Panchakarma Detox Therapies

Vamana:

Vamana is an emetic therapy that helps expel excess fat from the body. Several Research trials have noted the weight reduction of patients upto 7 kg through Vamana therapy. The patient’s BMI and skinfold measurements are also reduced.

Virechana:

Virechana is defined as the removal of unwanted toxic materials from the body in a downward direction i.e. through the anal route. Virechana is easy among them and has fewer complications.

Lekhana vasti

Lekhana vasti/basti is a panchakarma procedure where herbs with fat dissolving properties are used for enema procedures. For the treatment of weight loss, lekhana basti is most preferable as in this type of basti the excessive doshas are scraped out of the body. However, this can vary depending on the condition of the patient.

Herbal Remedies

An Ayurvedic weight loss treatment course is incomplete without herbal remedies. Intake of single herbal formulas as well as compounded formulations are proven beneficial. In fact these herbs have been research-backed for their weight loss effects. Single herbal remedies such as Guduchi, Vidanga, Musta, Garcinia, Guggulu etc, compounded formulations which aids in stimulating metabolism and aids in removing fatty deposits from liver cells such as Trikatu churna, Navaka guggulu, Triphala guggulu, Vidangadi churna, Takrarishta, Navayasa lauha, Arogya Vardhini vati  are some among them.

Customised Diet Plans

Based on your Dosha, promoting weight loss and improving digestion. It includes herbal juices and teas, and specialised Ayurvedic diet

Yoga and Meditation

Yoga and meditation are integral parts of Ayurvedic weight loss treatment. This helps reduce stress, balance hormones, strengthen the mind-body connection and provides better treatment benefits.

Role of Diet

Diet plays a crucial role in Ayurvedic weight loss. A balanced Ayurvedic diet emphasises:

• Embrace Kapha-pacifying Foods: Light, warm, and dry foods like green vegetables and pulses.
• Lukewarm water: Always use lukewarm water for drinking and avoid drinking water immediately after food, instead drink it before food.
• Spices: Turmeric, ginger, and cumin to boost metabolism.
• Avoiding Processed Foods: Reducing intake of dairy, sugar, and oily meals.
• Mindful Eating: Practising awareness during meals to avoid overeating.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle changes are integral to achieving and maintaining weight loss in Ayurveda. Recommendations include:

• Maintain a consistent sleep routine.
• Focus on balanced diet
• Staying hydrated can help control hunger pangs
• Pay attention to how much you’re eating and use smaller plates or containers to help control portions
• Be physically active always, stay away from sedentary lifestyle
• Avoid fad diets. Rapid weight loss is often not sustainable and can lead to health problems.
• Control your stress levels by incorporating yoga and meditation.
• Following a disciplined routine can support metabolic balance.

Exercise

Physical activity is inevitable in weight management. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise per week. Remember, consistency is the key. Weight loss requires making healthier choices most of the time, so aim for gradual and sustainable changes

• Yoga Asanas: Postures like Surya Namaskar, Trikonasana, Virabhadrasana, Bhujangasana etc are beneficial.
• Strength Training Exercise: HIIT (High-intensity interval training) workouts are short, intense exercise sessions that can help with weight loss. They involve alternating between short bursts of exercise and brief rest periods. Burpees, Mountain climbers, Jumping Jacks, Lunges etc are some of them. Before starting a HIIT workout, make sure to do a warm up.
• Walking: Walk to the extent which can raise your heart rate. This helps burn calories and supports weight loss.
• Pranayama: Breathing exercises to reduce stress and improve oxygen flow.

How to maintain weight after treatment

Maintaining an adequate weight following an ayurvedic weight loss treatment is often challenging and critical for preserving health benefits and avoiding weight rebound. Here are some weight-maintaining tips and the significance of follow-ups:

Maintaining Weight:

• Follow a balanced kapha pacifying diet rich in proteins and low on carbs
• Avoid sugary drinks
• Exercise regularly for at least 30 minutes
• Practice stress management techniques such as yoga asanas, meditation, and pranayama
• Drinking herbal teas like Triphala or ginger tea.
• Eat mindfully in accordance with your appetite and avoid emotional eating.
• Control your cravings, maintaining good gut health can reduce cravings, hence consider increasing probiotic intake
• Monitor your weight on a regular basis
• Staying physically active with regular yoga or exercise.
• Last not but least, take adequate follow up sessions, this can keep you motivated and aligned to your goals and can also suggest any changes, if necessary.