Abstract

PHYSIOLOGICAL ASPECT OF AAHAR VIDHI W.S.R. TO DIGESTION

Dr. Mukesh Saini*, Dr. Rajesh Kumar Sharma and Dr. Dinesh Chandra Sharma

Abstract

Ayurveda has great contribution in treatment of diseases as well as prevention of diseases. Ayurveda gives equal importance to Ahara and Vihar. Ahara is defined as the first most important pillar of the Ayurveda. In present era due to defective lifestyle peoples are prone various diseases related to GIT. Aacharya charaka have cited “Aahar vidhi”. These are the various rules to be followed and there logical inference for maintaining healthy status of Annavah Stroatas that is of GIT. Ayurveda places special emphasis on Ahara and believes that healthy nutrition nourishes the mind, body and soul. According to Ayurveda the living human body and diseases that afflict it are both the product of Ahara. Digestion caused by good diet if consumed properly, due to which there is no metabolic disorder.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Disease, Ahara , Vihar, Lifestyle, Digestion.