WORLD JOURNAL OF ADVANCE
HEALTHCARE RESEARCH

Dr. Neerja Sharma* and Dr. Amandeep Bharti

ABSTRACT

Lifestyle diseases are closely linked to an individual's lifestyle which includes sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy eating patterns, etc. According to medical science changes in the body's biological rhythm are major contributors to lifestyle diseases. Metabolic syndrome, stroke, heart disease, depression, atherosclerosis, diabetes, hypertension and obesity, etc. are major disorders associated with life style pattern. Healthy lifestyle practices are necessary which include balanced food, exercising and proper sleep, etc. Effective lifestyle changes can be achieved through routine examinations and dietary guidance, etc. Ayurveda provides a comprehensive approach to treating lifestyle diseases through practices such as Rasayana, Panchakarma, Ritucharya and Dinacharya. The disciplines of Aachara Rasayana and Sadvritta are also important for psychological and physical health. Ayurvedic approaches treat the disease with its root cause and ensure healthier and balanced life. Yoga, behavioral regulation and detoxifying therapies also play vital role in the management of physical and mental ailments. This article emphasizes Ayurvedic approaches which help in the management of lifestyle disorders such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity.