Abstract

THE SCIENCE OF AYURVEDIC DIET: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES

Dr. Matin F. Shaikh*, Dr. Pavan S. Darole and Dr. Indrajeet S. Gadge

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Abstract

Ahara is responsible for both healthy bodies and disorders. Out of all the factors for maintaining good health, proper food consumption is the most crucial as nutrition, or Ahara, is the most important medication other than any substance. Though it is impossible to live without Ahara. Many food and routine norms have been compromised in today's fast-paced society, indicating the overall deterioration of health in society. Ahara and its associated legislation and conducts have long been forgotten by humans; thus, this study was done to examine this ancient discipline of dietetics. Ayurveda contains three sub-pillars for comprehensive positive health - Ahara, Nidra, and Brahmacharya, which belong under social medicine. These are the rules and procedures for following any dietetic science that takes physiological and functional considerations into account.

Keywords: Ahara, Health, Diseases, Dietary Guidelines.