Abstract

AYURVEDA KEY FOR HEALTHY LONGER LIFE

*Dr. Deepak Sudam Thorat, Dr. Amol H. Waghmare, Dr. Yadunath C. Waykole and Dr. Mangesh M. Udmale

Abstract

Premature aging has become a major problem in developing countries like INDIA due to unhealthy lifestyle. Premature aging is defined as early sign of aging before old age among various factors which cause body detoriate, unhealthy lifestyle plays major role. Cellular reaction leads to the production of various free radicals which cause many degenerative disease like arteriosclerosis, neoplasm, diabetic and heart disease and its complications which leading aging and early death. Premature aging process can be avoided by changing lifestyle and using natural antioxidant which is said in Ayurveda. Ayuveda is science of life. The concept of Achara Rasayan, Ahar Vidhividhan, Vayasthapan Gan of Ayurveda to prevent premature aging for healthy longer life. Achara Rasayan: these are the behavioral discipline describe by ancient acharya’s for healthy and longevity of life. e.g. maun –keeping mum for long period avoiding all communication to increase self pontential and concentration. Ahara Vidhividhan: Nonnutritional, taste oriented food, fast food cause most of diseases for ayurveda advice ideal methods for dietary control i.e. Ahara vidhividhan.

Keywords: Premature aging, Achara Rasayan, Ahara Vidhividhan.