NON- COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND ITS PREVENTION IN AYURVEDA: A REVIEW
Vd. Sharmili S. Patil* and Dr. Yeshwant R. Patil
ABSTRACT
The lifestyle disorders are known as non-communicable diseases
(NCD’s) or chronic lifestyle diseases. The incidence of lifestyle
diseases like hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidaemia and
overweight/obesity associated with cardiovascular diseases are high or
are on the rise. Ayurveda is nothing but Ayu (life) + veda (science) so,
it’s well known to prevent and manage lifestyle disorders, the world is
being attracted towards its potential. In the prevention of lifestyle
disorders, Swasthavritta plays a very important role. Various regimens
like Dincharya (daily regimen), Ritu-charya (seasonal regimen),
Rasayanatherapy (rejuvenation), Sadvritta (rules ®ulations of ideal
routine) and Aachara Rasayana (code of conduct) along with Yogic
practices are utmost important factors to maintain a healthy life style and happy
psychological set up. The inclusive utilization of all these has a great effect in the prevention
of lifestyle disorders.
Keywords: Non-communicable, Dinacharya, Rasayana, Sadvritta, etc.
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