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METABOLIC SYNDROME- An Ayurvedic Approach by Prof. Satyendra Ojha

METABOLIC SYNDROME- A AYURVEDIC APPROACH Metabolic Syndrome is a disorder of energy utilization and storage. It increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus. Metabolic Syndrome is diagnosed by a concurrence of two out of five of the following conditions: 1.    Abdominal (Central) Obesity 2.    Hypertension 3.    Hyperglycemia 4.    Hypertriglyceridemia 5.    Low level of HDL DEFINATION Metabolic Syndrome is the one which fulfills two or more of the following criteria: 1.    Central Obesity : Waist circumference more than 102 cm (40 in.) in males                                   Waist circumference more than 88 cm (35 in.) in females 2.    Dyslipidemia: Serum Triglycerides more than 1...