Abstract

AYURVEDIC PRAKRITI BASED AHARA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DISEASES

*Dr. Sayali Dhanwade, Dr. Shreedevi Huddar and Dr. Elleri Anup Kumar

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Abstract

Modern nutrition illustrates the diet consisting of components including carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, and minerals as per the nutritional value and calories. In Ayurveda, Aahara is described under one among the three supporting pillars of life known as Trayopastambha and Ayurveda Acharyas advise to consume food depending on one’s digestive fire and the season. Ahara that we consume provides us the longevity, strength, nourishment, complexion, satisfaction, enhances process of growth & development, immunity, improves functioning of sense organs and imparts physical & mental wellbeing and last but not the least protects from infections. Ahara is very crucial for the sustenance of life and maintenance of normal physiological functions of human body. Prakriti of an individual is like a roadmap that provides us the complete information both about the disease and the patient. Consumption of the aahara, vyayama and the other activities should be based on the Prakriti, anything against it will lead to the diseases. The present study is an attempt to evaluate the relationship between the Prakriti and Aahara and their role in the management of diseases.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Prakriti, Aahara, Vyadhi.