Did you know that Fatty Liver is one of the most common liver diseases worldwide ? The key causes of its occurrences has been noted to be the accumulation of lipids, mostly triglycerides in hepatocytes. Even though fat exists in the liver naturally, if the fat content surpasses 5-10% of the total weight of the liver.

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF FATTY LIVER DISORDERS ?

Healthcare professionals and medical experts have categorised fatty liver into two variants. 

1.  Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, also referred to as (NAFLD)

 This type of fatty liver disorder is referred to as conditioning where there is an accumulation of excessive fat in the liver, however, the liver has no damage. 

1. Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis, also referred to as (NASH)

This is a liver condition in which excessive fat accumulation in the liver is noted along with signs of inflammation and cell damage. 

WHAT ARE THE COMMON SYMPTOMS OF FATTY LIVER DISORDER ?

• Fatigue
• Abdominal Pain
• Heaviness 
• Incomplete Bowel Evacuation

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF FATTY LIVER AS PER AYURVEDA ?

As per ayurveda, overeating and a sedentary lifestyle, commonly referred to as Santarpana is primarily responsible for the visitation of kapha and Meda, which are the main dosha and dushya  involved  in the pathogenesis of obesity.

WHAT IS THE PROCESS OF AYURVEDA TREATMENT FOR FATTY LIVER DISEASE & OBESITY ?  

An authentic ayurveda treatment for fatty liver and obesity usually consists of a personalized treatment plan that varies from case to case. However the common aspects of ayurvedic treatment for fatty liver and obesity include the following : 

Agni Deepana : aiming to enhance the digestive fire that is very crucial for metabolism and digestion.

Ama Pacana :   aiming to eliminate the toxins from the body. A certified ayurveda expert may suggest a variety of therapies to detox the body.

Virechana :   aiming to cleanse the intestines (pitta dominant) by using mild laxatives. 

WHY AYURVEDIC MEDICINES ARE RECOMMENDED DURING THE TREATMENT OF FATTY LIVER & OBESITY 

Herbal medicines that help with the following : 

1. Ama Pachana i.e elimination of toxins from the body.
2. Purgation to get rid of solid water from the colon through mild laxatives.
3. Scraping out the waste residues of the body by a drying action using Lekhaniya herbs.
4. Metabolism enhancing herbs . 
5. Herbs with Antioxidant properties. 

Apart from these, daily purgation is also recommended, due to its effectiveness in offering relief from abdomen related disorders. 

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