European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

AYURVEDA AND YOGA FOR HEALTHY LIVING

Dr. Bisen Mukesh Kumar* and Dr. Verma Sudha Rani

ABSTRACT

Health as defined by WHO is a “state of complete physical, mental and social well being not merely absence of disease or infirmity”. Any condition which hinders this state of well being is called a disease. The medical profession is faced with the rapid growth of newer disorders whose cause lies in the society and management of various kinds of psychosomatic and somatic disorders have proved a challenge. Practicing Yoga, it can minimize risk factors to a great extent by its proper and regular practice. Yoga practice will reduce the risk of Communicable and non communicable disease (NCDs) including heart disease, Diabetes, Neurological disorder and respiratory disease. Ayurveda and yoga stimulates the Gastric fire and cure the disease. Regular practice of Pranayam removes the disorders and maintain the three dosh as that is Vata, Pitta and Kapha and Increase Agni. The beneficial health-promoting and therapeutic effects of yoga due to improvement of Physiological functions.Yoga can play a significant role in prevention as well as management of various communicable and non communicable disease.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Yoga, Communicable and noncommunicable Disease.