Abstract

ROLE OF ACHAR RASAYAN IN STRESS MANAGEMENT

*Dr. Nahid Qamar, Dr. Vidya A. Thatere (Wasnik) and **Dr. Vijay G. Patrikar

Abstract

Stress has become part of life for many of us. High levels of stress can cause an excessive build-up of free radicals in the physiology and can lead to disease. Common causes of stress include work, money, relationship and illness. Due to this various disorders like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, digestive disorders, hormonal disorders, insomnia, depression, obesity etc occurs. The ancient science of Ayurveda offers many ways to combat day to day stress and enhance natural ability to through off the effect of stress. Achar Rasayan has been explained in Ayurveda to cope up stress. It is defined as the codes of conduct how person should live and what he should do or should not in Ayurveda and integral part of preventive medicine. Hence Achar Rasayan is helpful in formation of peaceful and developed society and it has been proved to be very beneficial and preventive therapy for stress.

Keywords: Achar Rasayan, Stress, Ayurveda, Free radicals.