Abstract

PATHYA- APATHYA IN SKIN DISEASES – A REVIEW

*Dr. Pradip Kashinathrao Kumbharwad, Dr. Shubham Bansi Maske and Dr. Shrikant Atmaram Dighe

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Abstract

Prevention in better than cure and can be at two levels, primary and secondary. Primary is the prevention in a healthy state and secondary to prevent the aggravation of the existing disease condition. Foods, drinks, activities such as physical & mental and environment play an important role in determining specific disease conditions All Those factors conducive (Pathya) and non-conducive (Apathya) with regard to skin diseases are discussed in this article. In Pathva food is Fresh vegetables, fruits and tikta rasa pradhana ahara, Goghruta etc are ideal. In Apathya food is Amla rasa pradhana ahara (sour food) katu rasa pradhana ahara (pungent food) lavana pradhana ahara (salty food) Dadhi, fermented foods. bakery products and pasteries as they impair digestion. Avoid excessive salt and spice. Non-vegetarian food is best avoided so as to maintain proper digestion. virudhasana (mutually contradictory food item) are to be avoided. In Drinks Pathya is tender coconut water, plenty of water. Whereas Apathya is Milk, sugarcane juice, alcohol, tea and coffee in excess are to be avoided. In Mental Activities The mind should be calm and relaxed, devoid of negative emotions is pathya Whereas Negative emotions is an Apathya for physical activities Pathya is Maintain personal hygiene, mild exercise (Yogaasanaas) and proper sleep whereas apathya is avoid excessive sex, day sleep, night awakening, over eating and contact with all those allergic substances. Hygienic environment is essential Fresh cool air and mild sun are potent natural skin restorers is pathya whereas exposure to extremes of heat and cold all of a sudden, such as getting into an airconditioned environment and after walking in the hot sun is Apathya.

Keywords: Pathya, Apathya, Dinacharya & Ritucharya in Skin Disease.