Abstract

ROLE OF PATHYAHARA IN THE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF DISEASES

Midhila K.J.*, Sarita Mohanta and Bhagya Ranjan Dash

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Abstract

Ahara (food), Nidra (sleep), and Brahmacarya (celibacy) are the three pillars of life, known as Trayopastambha. It’s our prime duty to take care of these tripods to get rid of diseases and maintain good health. Among them, Ᾱhāra is described as the first, which shows its importance. Ᾱyurvēda gives a wide angle of knowledge when it comes to dietetics and nutrition. Classical Ayurvedic texts vastly describe various types of foods and their properties according to seasons, places, and specific functions. Wholesome diet promotes psychosomatic strength, provide fuel for digestive fire, and improve complexion and clarity of the sense organs. In today’s fast-paced world, lifestyle changes resulted in modifications to dietary practices, which resulted in a reduction in the quality and quantity of food consumption, which laid the pathway to most of the maladies. Giving priority to proper dietetics and nutrition, along with the dietary rules mentioned, will help boost immunity, which will aid in the prevention and treatment of diseases. Being an important indicator of development across the world, nutritional wellbeing is referred to as an economic resource and imperative for national development. This article is primarily focused on the role of diet in the prevention and management of diseases.

Keywords: Ahara, Pathya, Diseases.