Abstract

SCIENTIFIC EXPLANATION OF VIRUDDHA AHARA (INCOMPATIBLE DIET) -A CRITICAL REVIEW

Dr. Preeti* and Dr. Devendra Khurana

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Abstract

Ayurveda has given prime importance to Ahara (diet) amongst three sub- pillars of life. Its importance has increased more into today’s era due to tremendous change in food and life style. Use of food preservatives, adulteration, food processing, use of artificial food substances and new combinations of food has spoiled our generation and made our body system week and hollow. There is no other way out, so world is looking towards age old science Ayurveda which can help us to save ourselves. Ayurveda experts have given detailed description about Viruddha Aahar and described its 18 types with examples in samhitas. There is need to go through it and understands its basic importance and its utility in today’s era to prevent our self from unwanted autoimmune, chronic untreatable diseases.

Keywords: Ahara, Viruddha Aahar.