Abstract

IMPORTANCE OF SWASTHVRITTA AS HEALTH PROMOTION

Dr. Maneesh Kumar*, Dr. Pramod Kumar Mishra and Dr. Onkar Buldak

Abstract

Ayurveda is not only an ancient medical science of the human civilization but also a holistic health science which deals with each individual as well as at community level in entirety. But in present era Pragyapardha is a route cause at all dosha vitiation. Due to this, ill health is on the rise, with some diseases affecting not only the health of individuals but also that of a nation’s economy with their increasing healthcare cost. The objective of preventive medicine is to oppose the disease in order to preserve the health, promote the health, prolong the life and to minimize sufferings. Food is said to be cause of stability for all the living beings. Swasthavritta or the promotion of health is one of the strongest and most unique aspects of Ayurvedic medicine. In Samhitas Acharya’s mentioned Swasthvritta fully which emphasises on the rules of conduct and its effects on social and behavioural aspects of life. Guidelines of prevention and promotion of health are descried in details at every stage of life from garbhavastha to jarawastha. All such guidelines described in Ayurveda are collectively called as swasthvritta. Daily regimen, seasonal regimen, sadvritta dietary guidelines, Rasayana, rules for sleep and Brahmacharya etc are the main concept of swasthvritta for wholesome life.

Keywords: Prevention, Promotion, Swasthvritta, lifestyle Disease.