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NUTRITIONAL DISCIPLINE IN AYURVEDA: PROSPECTIVE FOR TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
N. Srikanth, N. Haripriya, Devesh Tewari* and A. K. Mangal
ABSTRACT
The high end of medical science is the preservation of health and it can be attained in two ways, first of all by eradicating the diseases, which may invade the body; secondly by due observation of such rules as would keep away the diseases. These rules are no less important than the treatment of diseases and method of cure. The prerequisites to attain this include wholesome diet, conservation of environment, congenial social and cultural atmosphere. Diet (ahara) is an essential factor for the maintenance of life. Though the science of nutrition at the present times evolved as an elaborate and organized subject of study, contemporary perspective mull over gross components of diet like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, water etc. While Ayurveda –the ancient science of life emphasizes on diversified aspects of dietetics and nutrition viz. quality, quantity, processing methods, Keywords: Ayurveda, food, nutrition, pathya, dietary supplements. [Download Article] [Download Certifiate] |