Harmony Through Ayurveda: A Holistic Guide to Optimal Health Through Diet and Lifestyle

Year : 2024 | Volume :13 | Issue : 02 | Page : 54-60
By

Shweta Mali,

Tanvi P. Desai,

  1. Assistant Professor,, Rachana Sharira Department, Govindbhai Jorabhai Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Studies &Research, New Vallabhvidhyanagar, Anand, Gujarat, India
  2. Research Scholar, Rachana Sharira Department, Govindbhai Jorabhai Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Studies &Research, New Vallabhvidhyanagar, Anand, Gujarat, India

Abstract

Ayurveda is an eternal system of medicine that delineates conventional methods to treat the diseased conditions and encourage perseverance of optimal health, thus maintaining a healthy life. This objective of health maintenance can be achieved with the help of affirmative food and lifestyle alterations in harmony with the quotidian cycle and respective seasons. Ahara and vihara have pivotal role in governing the healthy state of body and mind. In the haste of chasing monetary wealth, health is often neglected leading to numerous physical and mental ailments. The world is undergoing a constant change in the way of living, owing to an intensive survival stress. At this complex juncture, in order to conquer the odds for survival, maintaining the integrity of health is very essential. This needs a more inclusive approach as mere sophisticated medical aids might not be solely efficient. As the substratum to health is subjected to a constant change under various influences, it is essential to maintain and promote health. As aptly mentioned in the texts of Ayurveda, ‘Arogyam Mulamuttamam,’ utmost importance should be given for the preservation and promotion of optimal health. The principal aim of Ayurveda is ‘Swasthasya Swasthyarakshanam, Aturasya Vikaraprashamanam’ that briefs the magnitude of health sustenance, and treating the diseased. Ayurveda has given much emphasis to taking into account an individual’s physical and mental well-being along with their social and external environment while considering health promotion. This prevalence holistic approach in Ayurveda enables a healthy living and thus to optimal health. Here, the concept of conductive ahara and vihara has been described that encourages the vibrant sustenance of life.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Health, Ahara, Vihara, Disease

[This article belongs to Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (joayush)]

How to cite this article:
Shweta Mali, Tanvi P. Desai. Harmony Through Ayurveda: A Holistic Guide to Optimal Health Through Diet and Lifestyle. Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. 2024; 13(02):54-60.
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Shweta Mali, Tanvi P. Desai. Harmony Through Ayurveda: A Holistic Guide to Optimal Health Through Diet and Lifestyle. Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. 2024; 13(02):54-60. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/joayush/article=2024/view=159011

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Regular Issue Subscription Review Article
Volume 13
Issue 02
Received 06/06/2024
Accepted 10/07/2024
Published 30/07/2024
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