Abstract

PATHYA AND APATHYA IN PREVENTION OF DISEASE- A REVIEW

Dr. Vivek Agarwal*, Dr. B. C. Arya** and Dr. Pooja***

Abstract

Ayurveda is a science that gives equal emphasis to diet and lifestyle. The ways to overcome the disease and also maintenance of good health are the two main Proyojan of Ayurveda. In prevention of disease Ayurveda focuses on lifestyle management through Dinacharya (day regimen), Ritucharya (seasonal regimen), Ahara viddhi (diet rules), Sadavritta (code of conducts) etc. Diet is considered as most basic cause of life. Not only diet but also method of food intake has an important role in the continuity of healthy life. But in today’s era due to irregular job or business schedule people take meal at irregular time and in irregular quantity. Irregular time of food pattern disturbs the normal digestive pattern which adhered to daily activity. Ultimately leading to lifestyle associated diseases. As per Ayurveda most of the aliments develop due to faulty eating habits. So, it is important time to create awareness among the general population to adopt the Pathya and avoid Apathya.

Keywords: Pathya, Apathya, Ayurveda, Ahara, Proyojan.