UNANI DIETOTHERAPY (ILAJ BILGHIZA) AND YOGIC DIET:A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS AND INTEGRATION FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH

Abstract

Nutrition plays a critical role in maintaining health and preventing disease. Both Unani medicine and Yoga emphasize the importance of diet as a foundational aspect of well-being, albeit with different philosophical underpinnings and practical applications. Unani nutrition is rooted in the balance of humors and emphasizes the qualities of food in terms of temperament, while the Yogic diet focuses on the purity of food and its impact on the mind and body. This paper aims to compare the dietary principles of Unani medicine and Yogic practices, exploring their commonalities and differences. We also propose an integrated dietary plan that combines the strengths of both systems to optimize health and well-being. Through this comparative analysis, we seek to provide a holistic approach to nutrition that aligns with both physical health and mental clarity.

Keywords: Unani nutrition, Yogic diet, Humoral balance, Sattvic diet, Temperament, Holistic Health, Integrative diet, Ilaj bilGhiza