Healing Harmony Discovering the Science of "NatureCure"

By Tarit Baran Dutta

It will provide deep knowledge on how to cure naturally the obesity, immune system, gut system, detoxicating methods, high B.P. Thyroid problem, PCOD, sleep & insomnia, diabetes etc.The book will also provide diet charts, healthy cooking methods, healthy utensils & healthy eating methods.Book will also provide knowledge on Ikigai; Wabi Sabi, Okinawa & Radio Tasio.Book will also provide knowledge on five elements & what are their roles on human being.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Blue Rose Publishers
• Release date: Dec 13, 2023

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Obesity

Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat.

In obesity the weight is the symptom not the root cause. It may be due to hormone imbalance. There are 600 types of hormones in our body. These are the products of various glands of our body. The activities of glands are control by the Thyroid and thyroid is controlled by pituitary gland.

Hence dieting is not the solution of managing the weight.

Fuels of the body are also responsible for obesity. The fuels are – i) Sugar & ii) Fats

There two types of fats in our body. They are – i) Visceral fat & ii) Subcutaneous (on skin)

MORE CALORIES, LESS BURN = WEIGHT GAIN which is known as obesity.

Carbohydrate can also be responsible for weight gain if not metabolized effectively.

Naturopathy cure for Obesity & Weight loss

Obesity and overweight are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation inside the body.

Ideal Body Weight (IBW) – Weight in accordance with height as given by WHO

Over weight – If body weight is 10% above IBW

Obesity – If body weight is 20% 0r more above IBW

Body Mass Index (BMI)-

BMI = Weight (kg) / {Height (m)} 2

It is a simple index of weight for height to classify overweight and obesity.

BMI greater than / equal to 25 persons is considered to be over weight

BMI greater than / equal to 30 persons is said to be obese

Obesity and overweight are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation inside the body.

Ideal Body weight (IBW) - weight in accordance with height as given by WHO

•  Over weight – If body weight is 10% above IBW

•  Obesity – If body weight is 20% or more above IBW

Causes of Obesity –

•  Sedentary life style - a lifestyle with a lot of sitting and lying down, with very little to no exercise.

•  Lack of sleep

•  Unhealthy Eating habits

•  Eating late night

•  Eating without hunger

•  Stress –

•  Short term stress cause appetite loss due to secretion of corticotrophin releasing hormone and Adrenaline hormone

•  Chronic stress release Cortisol that increases appetite.

•  Cortisol breaks down Muscles protein into sugar (glucose). When this sugar is not completely used, it accumulates in the form of Fat around abdomen. Cortisol, the primary stress hormone, increases sugars (glucose) in the bloodstream, enhances your brain's use of glucose and increases the availability of substances that repair tissues. Cortisol also curbs functions that would be nonessential or harmful in a fight-or-flight situation.

•  Chronic stress leads to comfort eating

•  Metabolism system - Metabolism is the process by which the body changes food and drink into energy. During this process, calories in food and drinks mix with oxygen to make the energy the body needs. Even at rest, a body needs energy for all it does’ – Higher the Metabolism – Thinner the person & Lower the Metabolism – The person is Fatty.

•  Anabolism –Anabolism is a biochemical process in metabolism where the simple molecules combine to generate complex molecules.

•  Catabolism - Catabolism is the breakdown of complex molecules. Catabolism is the breakdown of complex substances to their constituent parts (glucose, amino acids and fatty acids) which form substrates for metabolic pathways.

Metabolic rate – Minimum amount of energy required by the body to maintain life at complete physical and mental rest in post absorptive state.

3 Myths about obesity –

•  Crash Dieting

•  Rigorous workout & Gyming

•  Say no to Fats

Gut microbiome –

The kind of bacteria present in our gut determines our health. And the condition of the gut is determined by the kind of food that we eat.

Glands & Hormones –

The functions of certain hormones when get distorted directs fat accumulation in different parts of the body.

Hypothyroidism –

It is the under secretion of hormones secreted by Thyroid glands. Thyroid gland is responsible for normal metabolism of the body and the rate at which body burns the food to get energy.

In Hypothyroidism, cravings for refined carbohydrates increases which gets converted into fat & Cholesterol.

PCOD (Poly Cystic Ovarian Disease) –

It is the result of Insulin resistance.

High insulin levels increase production of Androgens which triggers weight gain.

Sleep –

Lack of adequate sleep interferes with fat burning while sleeping.

Also, inadequate sleep increases insulin resistance.

Medicines –

Certain steroids and birth control pills increase the risk of weight gain.

Depression –

Depression and anxiety result in overeating, wrong choice of foods and a more sedentary lifestyle leading to weight gain and obesity.

Long Sitting habits –

Watching TV or playing on mobile phones while eating are the contributing factors.

Menarche & Menopause –

Hormonal imbalance cad to water retention which in turn leads to obesity

Risk Factors Associated with Obesity –

Physiological Risks –

•  Cardiovascular diseases. It includes –

i)  Myocardial Infraction - A myocardial infarction (MI), commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow decreases or stops to the coronary artery of the heart, causing damage to the heart muscle.

ii) Heart Failure - Heart failure is a chronic, progressive condition in which the heart muscle is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs for blood.

iii) High Blood Pressure -High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is blood pressure that is higher than normal.

iv) Stroke - A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeds, or when there’s a blockage in the blood supply to the brain.

v)  Sleep Apnea - Sleep apnea is a disorder in which someone may momentarily stop breathing during sleep.

vi) Gall Bladder Disease - The gallbladder is responsible for storing a substance known as bile and passing it to the small intestine during digestion. Bile helps you digest fats.

vii) Depression

viii) Pregnancy Complications - Pregnant women who are overweight or have obesity are more likely to develop insulin resistance, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.

ix) Liver Disease - People with obesity can develop a liver disease known as fatty liver disease or non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).

Fatty Liver –

Fatty liver disease is a common condition caused by the storage of extra fat in the liver. Most people have no symptoms, and it doesn’t cause serious problems for them. In some cases, though, it can lead to liver damage. The good news is you can often prevent or even reverse fatty liver disease with lifestyle changes.

•  It leads to Fatty liver – condition in which fat starts to deposit in the liver.

•  It is the first stage of Liver damage, although it is reversible.

•  It can be reversed by intermittent fasting that means 16 hours fasting and eating during the remaining 8 hours.

What happens when we fast?

•  During fasting glucose levels are dipped and pancreas now secretes another hormone called Glucagon to breakdown the glucose stored in muscles and liver in the form of Glycogen.

•  When stored glucose is used up, body will burn fat for energy resulting in weight loss.

How to do it –

•  Morning detox is very important. Start your day with Ash gourd juice / vegetable juice.

•  250 – 300 ml sufficient

•  Keep the fasting hours fixed

•  Take your last meal before sunset

•  If habitual of taking tea in the morning take herbal tea.

•  Go for Enema or Wet pack.

You can go for Sun bath, Air bath and Exercise. -

•  Go for brisk walk for at least 30 – 45 minutes

•  Exercise can be done keeping in mind the body’s requirement

•  Yoga can be done starting from sookshmavyayam to sthiilvayam and Asanas, they relax our mind

•  Doing exercise in open would be very beneficial as our body will get sunbath and air bath simultaneously which are again the method of detoxification

•  Also, sunlight gives us positive energy and is the best source of Vitamin D

•  Getting enough Vitamin D can keep our hormone levels in check and may help enhance weight loss and decrease body fat.

Yogasanas for weight loss –

•  Dhanurasanas or Bow pose

•  Setu Bandha Sarvangasan or Bridge pose

•  Trikonasan or Triangle poser

•  Bhujangasan or Cobra Pose

•  Navasana or Naukasana or Boat pose

•  Sarvangasana or Shoulder Stand

•  Utkatasana or Chair pose,

Meditations & Pranayamas –

•  It lowers down the stress

•  Increase lungs capacity

•  Improves focus and concentration

•  Increase will power

•  Anuloma Vilem, Kapala bhati etc. can be done

Diet –

•  Living foods - Living foods are natural foods, as close to their original pure form as possible to retain all their active ingredients and nutrients

•  Wholesome foods - Wholesome food item means a raw, cooked, processed or prepared edible substance or beverage that is intended for human consumption and that meets all quality and labeling standards imposed by federal, state and local laws and regulations, including food not readily marketable due to any condition such as packaging, appearance, age, freshness, grade, surplus or size

•  Seasonal & Regional vegetables -

•  Alkaline foods– Green leafy vegetables, cauliflower, citrus fruits, root vegetables, nuts, onion, garlic and ginger

Other things to be considered –

•  Eat till the first Burp

•  Gut cleanse

•  Adequate sleep

HGH Hormone

Human growth hormone - HGH, produced by the pituitary gland, spurs growth in children and adolescents. It also helps to regulate body composition, body fluids, muscle and bone growth, sugar and fat metabolism, and possibly heart function.

Hormonal Imbalance –

When you have a hormonal imbalance, you have too much or too little of a certain hormone. Even tiny changes can have serious effects throughout your whole body. Think of hormones like a cake recipe. Too much or too little of any one ingredient affects the final product.

Hormones are chemicals that coordinate different functions in your body by carrying messages through your blood to your organs, skin, muscles and other tissues. These signals tell your body what to do and when to do it. Hormones are essential for life and your health.

Hormones and most of the tissues (mainly glands) that create and release them make up your endocrine system. Hormones control many different bodily processes,

Hormones Control the following activity –

•  Metabolism.

•  Homeostasis (constant internal balance).

•  Growth and development.

•  Sexual function.

•  Reproduction.

•  Sleep-wake cycle.

•  Mood.

Menarche - The first occurrence of menstruation.

Menopause - The time that marks the end of your menstrual cycles

Bad Digestion - Stomach disturbances like gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and heartburn can all be signs of bad digestion

Glucagon - Glucagon is a hormone that your pancreas makes to help regulate your blood glucose (sugar) levels.

Types of Body

•  Adrenal Body

•  Ovary Body

•  Thyroid Body

•  Liver Body

Adrenal Body –

In this case of adrenal glands, the body when under stress will store energy (as fat) around the vital organs – in the abdomen.

FAT gets accumulates on abdominal region

Symptoms –

•  Pendulous abdomen (Sagging & Hanging)

•  Moon face appearance

•  Buffalo Hump (fat pad) at upper back & lower neck area.

•  Thinner arms and legs

•  Cannot handle stress

•  Tiredness, depression & sleep disorder

•  Deeper voice

•  Facial Hair

•  Reduced calcium absorption

•  Body Pain

•  Dark circles under eyes

•  Brain fog.

•  Cravings for salt and chocolates in the evening

•  Allergies

•  Auto Immune disorder

Herbs to treat Adrenal gland –

Brahmi (Bacopamonnieri) - Brahmi is a medicinal herb with a long-standing reputation as one of the key ingredients in Ayurvedic adaptogens, memory boosters, and stress-busters.

Shilajit (Mineral pitch) - Shilajit is a sticky substance found primarily in the rocks of the Himalayas. It develops over centuries from the slow decomposition of plants.

Yastimadhu (Licorice) - Yashtimadhu is sweet root which helps to pacify Pitta level. It contributes to building immunity