Abstract

REVIEW AND MODIFICATION OF DINCHARYA IN PEDIATRICS

Dr. Kalpesh Dattani* and Dr. Joyal Patel

Abstract

Ayurveda is the science of life which emphasize on restoration of health of individual than on treatment of the diseases. Ayurveda offers several measures related to restoration of health which includes Dincharya, Ritucharya, Achara Rasayana and Sadvrata. The Dincharya, which literary means daily routine is considered as best preventive measure in Ayurveda. The Dincharya includes all aspects of regimen and diet, to stay healthy and happy. A particular lifestyle of person is a collective product of his/her physical capacity coordinated with psychological functioning displayed in the form of habits, behaviors, dietary and living pattern based on his own training sought from childhood and also gained from his immediate companions including parents, siblings etc. One has to follow or ask to follow the Dincharya from his/her childhood to remain healthy but daily routine of new born, toddler, preschool child, school going child and adolescence is quite different and always changing as per the age and time. Principle of Dincharya is basically related with time management. Kala (time) is one among the nine karana dravyas and affects the every individual in this universe and it also refers to age of an individual. Ayurvedic texts consist of the Dincharya for an average adult but we can find little and scattered references regarding Dincharya in pediatrics. This research paper is dedicated for Dincharya modification, sleep pattern, diet plan etc. and its implementation for children.

Keywords: Dincharya modification, pediatric daily regimen, healthy habits for baby.