Massage Your Flab Away

Did you know that a wholesome body massage does its bit to aid weight loss? Dr Chelemela Srinivas Rao, Senior Physician with Baidyanath Life Sciences, reveals the secret.

You've heard of the tried and tested techniques of sweating out in the gym, regular swimming, skipping from one diet plan to another, and such for knocking off those annoying extra pounds. But have you ever surmised just lying down and relaxing to lose weight? Well,there is good news for you from Ayurveda if all you wish to do is relax!

Dr.Chelemela Srinivas Rao, physician with the Baidynath Life Sciences team reveals the secrets of weight loss, the Ayurveda way. "The weight loss programme includes four important steps",says Dr Srinivas, as described below.

#1. Abhyangam

This is a general massage where two technically trained therapists massage your body in a synchronized fashion, from head to toe and using high quality herbal oils.

How it works: This massage aims at applying pressure on the muscles, thus mobilizing the fat cells present. It also improves blood circulation, repairs the worn out tissues and tones the muscles.

#2. Steam Bath

The Abhyangam is followed by a conventional steam bath. This enables the release of the prevelant toxins through the hair follicles.

#3. Kashayadhara

This is a medicated bath with specially prepared medicated decoctions.

How it works: The medicated decoctions are poured on every part of the body in an oscillating pattern. This again mobilizes the fat accumulated and opens all the blocked channels within the skin.

#4. Udwartham

This is a powder  massage. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it makes use of only dry powder and the massage is done against the growth of the hair, for deeper penetration.

How it works: Massaging with powders like trifala converts fat to blood plasma. This treatment is given with oral medications if necessary.

The diet to be followed includes a lot of fibres and greens. Avoiding spicy and oily food is preferable.

Benefit: The Ayurvedic way of weight loss is good for people who are aiming for an overall weight loss programme. Moreover, one can also avoid stretch marks, saggy skin and get a glowing complexion, from head to toe. On an average about 6-8 kgs can be lost in a span of 3-4 months using the Ayurvedic technique to fight flab.

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