Role of Ayurveda in the management of Non-Communicable Disease

Abstract

A non-communicable disease (NCD) is a disease that is not transmissible directly from one person to another. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) also known as chronic diseases are defined as diseases of long duration, generally having slow progression. A combination of genetic, physiological, lifestyle and environmental factors can cause these diseases. According to WHO, four main types of NCDs are cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease and diabetes. NCDs are the leading cause of death globally. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) kill 41 million people each year, equivalent to 71% of all deaths globally. Cardiovascular diseases account for most NCD deaths, or 17.9 million people annually, followed by cancer (9.3 million), respiratory disease (4.1 million) and diabetes (1.5 million). Ayurveda is known as leading life science and describe way to prevent the risk factors of NCDs and manage lifestyle disorders in the forms of proper dietary management, the advice of daily and seasonal regimen, some detoxification and bio-purification procedures, medication and rejuvenation therapies. Ayurveda describes three pillars for healthy life i.e., Aahar (proper diet), Nidra (proper sleep) and Brahmcharya (celibacy). Aahar, Nidra and Brahmacharya affect the physical, mental, ethical, social and spiritual well-being.