How to Gain Weight

Try asking people how to gain weight and you'll likely see some
bewildered and confused faces staring back at you. The question
is quite legitimate one and one that frustrates those who find
themselves on the light end of the scale. 

While most of the people find overweight problems and struggle
to keep the kilos off, others find it just as challenging to put
weight on. Though myriad advise is available on 'How to loose
weigh' , it can be a lonely struggle for those who want to put
on weight. 

Risks associated with being too underweight -

* Complications in surgery and slow recovery after illnesses. *
Greater tendency to vattika diseases, * Impaired immunity, *
Bone/joint problems, * Anemia etc.

It is important to see that the weight you want to gain should
be equally distributed all over the body, and not only around
your waist 

Following are some of the guidelines for gaining weight - 

* To gain weight, eat food with extremely high caloric value. *
Try to increase your food intake without consuming too much fat
and sugar. * Regular meals, especially breakfast, are important
if you find it difficult to gain weight. * Eat Late - Having
snacks at bedtime may help to gain weight. * Relax after having
meal. * Eat Frequently- Eat five or more meals a day. * Do
regular exercise. 

Recommended Ayurvedic preparations -

Chyavanprash , Shatavari Kalpa, Makardhwaj Gold, Vasant
kusumakar rasa.