In Ayurveda, there are many procedures and techniques that can help in weight loss. One such technique is Udwarthanam which entails the application of a combination of prescribed herbal powder and oil on the entire body. According to practitioners, the therapy helps strengthen the lymphatic system which
, in turn, helps reduce fat and strengthen the body.There are mainly two types of Udwarthanam
• Snigadh or Sneha
• Ruksha
Snigadh Udwarthanam is massaged with dry powder and medicated oils. This type of massage is very helpful in improving skin texture and is recommended for skin rejuvenation and certain skin diseases.
Ruksha Udwarthanam is done only with dry powders. Since the massage is rough and dry, it helps in reducing weight and the Kapha Dosha.
The main benefit of the Udwarthanam ayurvedic powder massage is to remove toxins from the skin. Udwarthanam ayurvedic powder massage is mostly recommended for reducing excess cellulite and fat accumulated under the skin. Udwarthanam ayurvedic powder massage also brings out weight loss by reducing the fat under the skin. The massage activates the nerves and increases blood flow to the impaired parts of the body. Udwarthanam ayurvedic powder massage is also an important health-preserving massage.
Udwarthanam Recommended for:
- Obesity
- Overweight
- Muscular Weakness
- Paralysis
- Remove dead cells from the skin
- Increase glow of the skin
- Sciatica
- Cellulite Breakdown
Benefits:
- Reduce excess fat accumulated in the subcutaneous tissues
- Detoxifies the body
- Eliminate bad body odor
- Tones the skin
- Refresh and rejuvenates the body
- Removes cellulite and helps in weight reduction
- Improves sense of touch
- Reduces blood cholesterol
Udwarthanam is an excellent therapy for weight loss but the results of such massage heavily vary from person to person. After thoroughly analyzing the lifestyle pattern of the person concerned, the Ayurvedic physician chooses a combination of herbs and oils that would yield the specific result one is looking for.
A holistic approach to weight loss goes a long way in maintaining good health. It is generally recommended to follow a balanced diet along with regular physical exercise. Avoid a sedentary lifestyle and include walking or any form of physical activity as part of a daily routine. Yoga helps in maintaining the perfect mind-body balance. All these along with Udwarthanam help in weight loss.