Abstract

CONCEPTUAL REVIEW ON “AYURVEDA FOR LIFESTYLE DISORDERS”

Vd. Prayer Pandharinath Patil*, Vd. Meera Solanke and Vd. Arshadkhan Pathan

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Abstract

In India, almost 60% deaths occur due to lifestyle disorders. Indeed, the increasing modernization and development have led to advancement that often aim to improve the standard of living. However, alongside these achievements, there has been a noticeable impact on lifestyle choices, which profoundly influence health and well-being. Despite the awareness of the importance of healthy habits, many individuals find it challenging to adopt and maintain such behaviours. Various factors such as stress, lack of exercise, heavy workloads, unhealthy food habits, smoking, alcohol consumption, environmental factors, etc. can lead to a range of lifestyle disorders. These disorders affect our body functioning, includes digestion, metabolism, and immune system. Ayurveda focuses on practices including Nidanparivarjan(personalized lifestyle advice), Ahara(dietary management), Dincharya (daily regimen), Ritucharya(seasonal regimen), Panchakarma(detoxification therapies), Rasayana(rejuvenation therapies), Vajikaran (Aphrodisiacs), Sadvrat, (good conducts), Daivya Vyapasrya-Satvavjaya chikitsa to establish harmony within the body. By following Ayurvedic principles and lifestyle recommendations, individuals can maintain balance and prevent or manage lifestyle disorders effectively.

Keywords: Lifestyle disorders, Dincharya, Ritucharya, Panchakarma, Vajikaran.