Ayurvedic concept of Aahara Vidhi Vidhana in maintaining health and preventing diseases

Authors

  • Vijaymahantesh M. Nagathan Associate Professor, Department of Roga Nidana. BVV Sangha's Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Bagalkot, Karnataka, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v6i5.1493

Keywords:

Ayurveda, Aahara Vidhi Vidhana, Aahara, food, dietetics.

Abstract

Ayurveda is an ancient science which not only gives effective Chikitsa for many Rogas but also provides healthy way of living. Aahara, Nidra and Bramhacharya are the three Upastambhas of life in Ayurveda. Ayurveda gives immense importance to Aahara and explains that how healthy and technique eating is important for Swastha Shareera, Mana and Aatma. Acharya Charaka describes ‘Aahara Vidhi’ which explains us about importance of Do’s and Don’ts of diet and drink. It gives importance of eating healthy Aahara and also describes its various ways. In present era, diet and lifestyle is unknowingly responsible for many diseases. Now a day people are fascinated towards frozen and preserved food which satisfy their taste bud but as well invites many diseases. That’s why one should follow Ayurveda principles to prevent various disorders.

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Published

2021-11-07

How to Cite

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Vijaymahantesh M. Nagathan. Ayurvedic concept of Aahara Vidhi Vidhana in maintaining health and preventing diseases. J Ayurveda Integr Med Sci [Internet]. 2021 Nov. 7 [cited 2025 Oct. 8];6(5):166-9. Available from: https://www.jaims.in/jaims/article/view/1493

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