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 150 mg/dL 3.    Dyslipidemia: HDL levels less than 40 mg/dL in males HDL levels less than 50 mg/dL in females 4.    Blood Pressure: greater than 130/85 mm of Hg or use of medication for Hypertension 5.    Hyperglycaemia: Eleva