Abstract

LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT BY SADVRITTACHARANA

*Dr. Vaibhavi M. Aphale and Dr. Vivek Gokhale

ABSTRACT

With rapid economic development and increasing westernisation of lifestyle in past few decades, prevalence of Lifestyle Disorders such as Hypertension, DM, Arthritis, Obesity associated with Cardiovascular disorders, PCOD, Cancer etc. have risen alarmingly in recent years due to Stress, Sedentary lifestyle etc. Ayurveda is a life science which describes ways to prevent Lifestyle disorders in the form of proper dietary management, lifestyle advices etc. In cases where already diseases have taken place various medicinal treatments & Panchakarma are adviced in Ayurveda. Ayurveda has explained importance of Sadvrittacharana by following Dinacharya & Rutucharya which helps in prevention of any kind of diseases which may take place in future. Main reason behind any disease is Mithya, Hina or Atiyoga of Kaala, Artha & Karma. Also not following basic rules of Dinacharya, Rutucharya, Vega dharana leads to vishama avastha of Doshas which ultimately results in Roga/Disease. In Brihattrayi, each stage of Dinacharya (Daily regime), their uses etc. Rutucharya i.e rules to be followed according to Rutu (Seasonal regime), Do’s & Don’ts for each Season has been specifically mentioned; also Panchakarma & Rasayana chikitsa for specific disease has been explained. This paper deals in length about following Dinacharya, Rutucharya, Aachar Rasayana as explained in Ayurveda, in day to day life for prevention of Lifestyle diseases.

Keywords: Lifestyle diseases, Ayurveda, Sadvrittacharana.