Article: AHARA VIDHI VIDHAN: A DISCIPLINED DIETARY GUIDELINES BY AYURVEDA

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.154131

Pages: 119-121

Author: Aparna Raj *, MB Gaur

Abstract: Ahara Vidhi vidhan which describes in Ayurveda classics includes the right way to consume food for the proper digestion and assimilation of food. it is believed that a person's diet and lifestyle have a significant impact on a healthy life as well as in diseased condition. Ayurveda focuses a lot on Ahara (food), and of course, a balanced diet feeds the body, mind, and soul, but an interesting fact is that Ayurveda also focuses on the way that should be taken, posture of the body, calmness of the mind, surrounding everything together, which determines the nutritive value of food. In Ayurveda, Ahara is regarded as one of the fundamental pillars (Upsthambhas) of existence. The change in eating habits of the present era plays a major role in several ailments for example taking without concentration result in indigestion, laughing in between causes nasal regurgitation etc. keeping aware for these facts and properly practices ahara Vidhi vidha can assure better health and healthier longer life too. This article will outline the dos and don’ts regarding food intake so that a healthier society can be established.

Keyword: Ayurveda, Ahara Vidhi Vidhana, Aahara, Dietary rules