ANCIENT WAY’S TOWARDS HEALTHY REGIMEN: AN AYURVEDA REVIEW

Authors

  • Dr Rahul D. Palshetkar
  • Dr Santosh Tale
  • Dr. Anand Prakash Verma

Abstract

Ayurveda is science that encompasses knowledge of ancient Vedic philosophers and deals with different aspects of life including diseases and their management. Ayurveda provides ways of healthy and happy life. The basic theories and principles of Ayurveda helps to achieve longevity and disease free life. The general conducts of Ayurveda not only helps to maintain physical and mental well being but also strengthen spiritual health. The Ayurveda concept of Pancamahabhuta gives importance of earth, water, fire, air, and space. The good conduct of Ahara-Vihara provides balances of Pancamahabhuta. The balanced dietary habits, ethical & spiritual regimen and disciplinary daily routine are keys of healthy and long life. The Ayurveda ways of daily regimen gives good state of Tridoshas; VataPitta and Kapha. Similarly consideration of seasonal regimen boosts metabolic processes and normalizes biological rhythm. The Guna of Dravya (food or medicine) also imparts therapeutic and biological responses therefore appropriate diet and medicines advocated by Ayurveda philosopher for geriatric and pediatric care. This article emphasizes Ayurveda approaches of health restoration.

 

Key-Words: Ayurveda, Pancamahabhuta, Tridosha, Dinacharya, Ritucharya

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2021-12-22