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Obesity Management: A Comparative Analysis of Unani and Modern Medical Approaches

Atiqur Rahman Khan, Mohd Irshad Khan.


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Obesity is a significant global health issue characterized by excessive fat accumulation, leading to various health risks. This paper examines obesity from both Unani and modern medical perspectives to provide a holistic understanding of its causes, diagnosis, and treatment. Unani medicine attributes obesity (Samn-e-Mufrat) to an imbalance in bodily humours (Akhlat) and temperament (Mizaj), while modern medicine links it to genetic, behavioural, and environmental factors. The study employs a comparative approach, analysing classical Unani texts and modern medical literature. Diagnostic methods in Unani medicine include pulse examination (Nabz) and temperament analysis, whereas modern diagnosis relies on BMI, body fat percentage and metabolic assessments. Treatment in Unani medicine emphasizes herbal remedies, dietary modifications and regimental therapies (Ilaj-bit-Tadbeer), while modern interventions include pharmacotherapy, lifestyle modifications and surgical procedures. This integration fosters a balanced approach to healthcare, addressing obesity comprehensively.

Key words: obesity, unani medicine, akhlat, lifestyle modification, modern and traditional method of treatment


 
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Khan AR, Khan MI. Obesity Management: A Comparative Analysis of Unani and Modern Medical Approaches. AAM. 2025; 14(Supplement 1): 408-424. doi:10.5455/AAM.250403

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Khan AR, Khan MI. Obesity Management: A Comparative Analysis of Unani and Modern Medical Approaches. https://www.aamjournal.in/?mno=250403 [Access: October 05, 2025]. doi:10.5455/AAM.250403

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Khan AR, Khan MI. Obesity Management: A Comparative Analysis of Unani and Modern Medical Approaches. AAM. 2025; 14(Supplement 1): 408-424. doi:10.5455/AAM.250403


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Khan AR, Khan MI. Obesity Management: A Comparative Analysis of Unani and Modern Medical Approaches. AAM. (2025), [cited October 05, 2025]; 14(Supplement 1): 408-424. doi:10.5455/AAM.250403


Harvard Style

Khan, A. R. & Khan, . M. I. (2025) Obesity Management: A Comparative Analysis of Unani and Modern Medical Approaches. AAM, 14 (Supplement 1), 408-424. doi:10.5455/AAM.250403


Turabian Style

Khan, Atiqur Rahman, and Mohd Irshad Khan. 2025. Obesity Management: A Comparative Analysis of Unani and Modern Medical Approaches. Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine, 14 (Supplement 1), 408-424. doi:10.5455/AAM.250403


Chicago Style

Khan, Atiqur Rahman, and Mohd Irshad Khan. "Obesity Management: A Comparative Analysis of Unani and Modern Medical Approaches." Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine 14 (2025), 408-424. doi:10.5455/AAM.250403


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Khan, Atiqur Rahman, and Mohd Irshad Khan. "Obesity Management: A Comparative Analysis of Unani and Modern Medical Approaches." Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine 14.Supplement 1 (2025), 408-424. Print. doi:10.5455/AAM.250403


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Khan, A. R. & Khan, . M. I. (2025) Obesity Management: A Comparative Analysis of Unani and Modern Medical Approaches. Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine, 14 (Supplement 1), 408-424. doi:10.5455/AAM.250403


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