Abstract

THE ROLE OF HERBAL MEDICINE AND EXERCISE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF OBESITY

Masterskill global college, Malaysia.

Abstract

Obesity is the most prevalent, fatal, chronic, relapsing disorder of the 21st century. It is likely that the increase in obesity will strain our healthcare system with millions of additional cases of diabetes, heart disease and disability. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and side effect by using herbal formulation and exercise together to promote weight loss as compared to placebo or herbal or exercise separately to give awareness among people for use of herbal medicine and exercise in the management of obesity. We went through questionnaire based survey and personal interview with patients, doctors, herbalists as well as Physiotherapist. After compiling and statistical analysis, we found that improper lifestyle such as lack of exercise, unhealthy food intake and stress is the major cause for obesity and herbal medicine together with exercise will be a better substitute in the management of obesity instead of taking herbal medicine alone.

Keywords: Diabetes, Folk medicine, Physiotherapy, BMI.