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A REVIEW ON HOLISTIC HEALTH APPROACHES OF AYURVEDA W.S.R TO DINACHARYA (DAILY REGIMEN)

Sharma Ramavtar* Goel Sumeet, Mapdar Amitabha and Sharma Kumar Kamalesh

Abstract

In Ayurvedic science of life health (Arogya) is considered as the most vital aspect for the accomplishment of the Purusarth chatustya (Four aims and objectives of life). Health (Arogya) was considered as the prime factor over the four aims and objectives of life. In the present era of wealth and technologies peoples are living their life only to earn money in pursuit of prosperity to live responsible family life but they have left their physical activity, dietary schedule and sleep pattern etc. which leads them to suffer from lifestyle diseases. Ayurveda being a holistic health science emphasizes the importance of healthy lifestyle for the prevention of lifestyle diseases. Present paper encompasses various aspects of Dinacharya (daily regimen) described in Ayurveda and their application in present scenario for maintenance of good health. Importance of Pratauthana (Time of getting up in Brahmamuhurtha), Ushapana (Intake of water in early morning), Sauchakarma (Voidings of excrements), Importance of squatting in toilets, Dantadhavan (cleaning of teeth), Jivhanirlekhana (cleaning of tongue), Anjana (application of collyrium), Nasya (nasal instillation of drops), Gandush (oil pulling), Abhyanga (Massage), Snana (Bath), Vyayama (Exercise / Yoga), Udvarthana, Aahar (diet), Chaurkarma (Cutting of hair, nails, beard etc.) and Vastradharan (Dressing style) are reviewed and it is concluded that for attainment of good health and maintenance of same, these concepts need to be implicated in our life and must be followed.

Keywords: Arogya, Brahmamuhurtha, Chaurkarma, Dantadhavan, Nasya.