Abstract

CHANGING LIFESTYLE AND IT’S EFFECT ON JATHARAGNI

*Dr. Dinesh Gupta, Dr. Amarjeet Yadav and Dr. Sandeep Dwivedi

Abstract

Ayurveda is not only considered a comprehensive medical system but it is also considered a way of life. Because a person is inseparable from his surroundings, so its effect will be on him. In ancient times people were following the ideal way of living, therefore, people were not much get affected by various types of diseases. The change in way of living is responsible for the replacement of Shadarasatmaka Aahara with preserved, fast food, bakery product, improper sleep pattern and mental stress which causes impairment of Agni. Non communicable diseases (NCDs) kill 41 million people each year. Each year, more than 15 million people die from a NCDs between the ages of 30 to 69 years, 85 percent of these premature death occur in low and middle income countries. Modifiable behaviors, such as physical inactivity, unhealthy diet and the harmful use of alcohol, all increase the risk of NCDs. Due to changes in way of living in the past few decades prevalence of these diseases and induction of positive health must be taken into consideration and it can be employed scientifically after updating it according to the present need of the society. Therefore, it is the responsibility of every researcher of Ayurveda to put this point of view in front of the world. If our science can contribute in preventing diseases arising out of bad habits, so it is our responsibility to study the subject thoroughly.

Keywords: Lifestyle, Ayurveda, Agni.