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ANNA SAMRAKSHANA AND AHARA VIDHI VIDHANA AT PRESENT PANDEMIC COVID -19

Rekha B. V. and Rini P.*

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Abstract

Ayurveda aims to promote and preserve the health, strength and the longevity of the healthy person and to cure the disease by properly channelling with and without Ahara.In present era, diet and lifestyle are major factors thought to influence susceptibility to many diseases. Ayurveda places special emphasis on Ahara and believes that healthy nutrition nourishes the mind, body, and soul. According to Ayurveda the living human body and diseases that afflict it is both the product of Ahara. Ahara is considered as one of the key pillars (Upsthambhas) of life in Ayurveda. The concept of Ahara from the collection of food to preservation of food is delt under the dietetic principles of Ayurveda. The standards for safe food practises developed as part of food safety measures appear to be focused on food ingredient manufacturing, processing, packaging, and environmental tuning. When it comes to food, safety is a concept that is influenced primarily by the person who consumes it. The Nitya sevaneeya aharas explained in classics provides all macro and micro nutrients which will enhance the immunity. In today‘s world, altered habits of food consumption may lead to various diseases. So many guidelines are explained in Ayurveda, which are titled as Ahara vidhi, where the laws of do‘s and don‘ts about diet and drinks are given. This article will review the Ahara samrakshana and Ahara vidhi vidhana in COVID-19 pandemic.

Keywords: Covid 19, Ahara vidhi vidhana,Foood satety, Anna samrakshana.