Abstract

DISEASE'S OF CIVILIZATION AND PREVENTION BY AYURVEDA

*Dr. Rajveer Gupta, Dr. Mona Singh Sikarwar, Dr. S. N. Tiwari and Dr. Pawan Kumar Kirar

Abstract

Apart from economic advancements and the ability to tradeworldwide, the world has come along way in science and morespecifically medicine, economic development has led to a high rate oflifestyle changes comes a crop of Diseases. These Diseases have beendubbed lifestyle Diseases or Diseases of civilization or Diseases oflongevity. The changes in lifestyle and dietary choices greatlyincreases the risk for non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) such asobesity, type ॥ diabetes, Hypertension, dyslipidemia, sleep-apnea,osteo-arthritis and some type of cancer. Almost to third deaths werebecause of NCDs. A healthy lifestyle promotes building and maintaining healthy bones,muscles and joints as well as help in controlling weight. It increases self esteem reducesstress and promotes social well being. Ayurveda has great potential In preventing lifestyleDisorders.

Keywords: Lifestyle Diseases, NCDS, Hypertension, dyslipidemia, Ayurveda, civilization.