ROLE OF AHARA AND VIHARA TOWARDS THE HEALTH MAINTENANCE AND PREVENTION OF DISEASES: AN AYURVEDA REVIEW
Amolshah M. Madavi* and Pankaj D. Thawari
ABSTRACT
Ahara is described as supporting pillar of life; which gain prime importance since Vedic period of time. Ahara is responsible for growth and longevity; it enhances Ojas, boosts immune system and helps to govern physiological activities of body. Some pathological conditions are associated with the consumption of wholesome and unwholesome diets, these diseases includes obesity, hypertension, diabetes and cancer, etc. Therefore Ayurveda advocates balanced diet for the prevention of such types of diseases. Ayurvedic philosopher described concepts of Annapana Vidhi, Pathyapathya, Ashta Ahara Vidhi Visheshayatan and Dvadasha Asana Vidhi for taking meal in appropriate ways. Similarly daily routine (Vihara) plays pivotal role for the maintenance of normal physiology of human body and prevention of diseases. The conduction or obeying the rules of Sadvrutta, Dinacharya, Ritucharya and Ratricharya offers physiological and psychological benefits. These approaches of daily routine also prevent diseases associated with life style factors. Present article summarizes role of Ahara and Vihara towards the health maintenance and prevention of diseases.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Ahara, Vihara, Sadvrutta, Dinacharya, Ritucharya, Disease.
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