IMPORTANCE OF AAHAR-VIDHI-VISHESHAYATANA FOR PREVENTION OF LIFE STYLE DISORDERS: A REVIEW
Journal Title: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 7
Abstract
Among the people, there are many miss concepts and myths about diet. Ahara is one of the main pillars of human body as included in „Trayopastambha‟. In Ayurveda the concept of Balanced Ahara dates back more than 5000 years. The food which passes through the process of aharan is called ahara. In Ayurveda, types, processing, right method of intake of Ahara is discussed in detail very beautifully. Nowadays, many lifestyle diseases are taking place due to lack of or incorrect information about cooking procedures, irregular timings and consuming imbalanced diet and not following the prescribed rules for preparing, preserving and eating food. Vidhi means laws and aharavidhi means laws of dietetics which are beautifully explained in Ayurvedic literature. Aharvidhivisheshayatane emphasizes various factors that influence Ahara, such as its properties, origin, environmental factors, season and methods of preparation. They guide us about how to balance food according to one's Dosha, Prakriti and physical needs. This paper will highlight and explain the actual dietary regimen in Ayurveda for preventive and curative purpose of life style disorders.
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Dr. Deepika P. Chaudhari
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