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IMPORTANCE OF AHARA IN LIFESTYLE RELATED DISORDERS WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS TO ASHTVIDH AHAR VIDHIVISHESHYATANA
Dr. Rahul Sunil Jagtap*, Dr. Swati Pawar-Jagtap
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The essential elements of Ayurveda include comprehensive methods for preventing lifestyle-related disorders, which are mostly caused by unhealthy patterns of lifestyle, such as poor eating habits, smoking, lack of exercise, sleep disturbances and stress, etc. In Ayurveda, Ahara Dravya is classified as Dravyabhuta Aushadhi and the methods of preparing and eating Ahara are classified as Upaya/Aadravyabhuta Aushadhi. Ahara is called Mahabhaishajya therefore it is considered as cornerstone of health. Most of the disease process from faulty dietary habits can be eliminated simply by making wise food choices and using a disciplined method to eat. In addition, Ayurveda stresses that food choices should be based on an individual’s Prakriti. In this regards Ayurveda described concepts of Ashta Ahara Vidhi Visheshayatana which refers to the particular guidelines controlling dietary intake as well as the elements that determine the healthful and unhealthy impacts of food. Prakriti, Karana, Samyoga, Rashi, Desha, Kala, Upayoga Samstha, and Upyokta are some of these which affect quality and health benefits of Ahara. One should follow these guidelines to acquire maximum benefits of consumed foods.
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