Abstract

PATHYA & APATHYA AHARA-VIHARA FOR VATA-VYADHI IN TODAY’S ERA

Rahul Abhimanyu Sonkamble* and Vasant B. Wallepawar

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Abstract

Ayurveda has decribed 80 types of Vata-vyadhi. The collective meaning of Vata- vyadhi indicates the specific disorders occurring due to the Vata Dosha. Due to various etiological factors, Whenever Vata Dosha gets vitiated it first enters in all Srotasa (empty channels) of the body and then creates different types of Vata disorders including neurological, neuro-muscular, musculo-skeletal disorders and degenerative disorders like Ardita (Facial Paralysis), Pakshaghata (Hemiplegia), Mansa Shosa/Kshaya (Muscular Dystrophy), Joint Disorders (SandhigataVata, AmaVata, Vatarakta etc.), Asthi Shosa/Kshaya (Osteoporosis), Myopathy etc. Ayurveda has described various do’s and don’ts regarding Aahara-Vihara in several diseases. The concept of Pathya & Apathya aahara-vihara is one such concept of Ayurveda and it is explained as a part of the treatment of diseases. In today’s era most of the health problems are developed due to faulty eating habits and regimen. Therefore in this paper the scientific evaluation of Pathya-apathya aahara-vihara mentioned by Ayurveda for Vata- vyadhi has been presented on the basis of Ayurvedic and modern approach.

Keywords: Vatavyadhi, Pathya, Apathy, Diet, Ahara, Vihara.