Abstract

A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE SHADRASATMAK AAHAR IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES MELLITUS

Dr. Shravani P. Chavan* and Dr. Gopal B. Sharma

Abstract

Every part of the Panchabhautik Sharir is the outcome of the Panchabhautik aahar that we eat. Aahar or diet constitutes interplay of various tastes or rasa. Ayurved depicts that- a balanced diet including all six basic rasa, taken in the right quantity and at the right time artistically enriches the health of the body mind and soul. However with various technological advancements and modernization of the world, lifestyle and dietary patterns underwent a drastic change. This witnessed the upsurge of various lifestyle disorders which has engraved the lives of the human race today, one of which is Diabetes Mellitus. According to the International Diabetes Federation its prevalence is estimated to increase from 425 million people in 2017 to 629 million people by 2045 in the world with associated health, social and economic costs. Researchers are carried out around the globe in search for solutions in slowing or even reversing these conditions especially from investments in easily modifiable factors which include diet, physical activity and weight. And this led to an emergence and acceptance of fad diet plans, ketogenic and weight loss diet plans etc; fading out the age old traditional dietary patterns. Moreover the ancient Ayurved seers have very well quoted pathya aahar in Madhumeha which resembles Diabetes Mellitus. Thus the present article focuses on analyzing the efficacy of Shadrasatmak Pathya aahar mentioned in Ayurved texts along with its nutritional importance as a holistic approach in the management of Diabetes Mellitus.

Keywords: Shadrasatmak Aahar, Diabetes Mellitus, Lifestyle Disorders, Ayurveda.