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<journal-id journal-id-type='publisher'>IJRAP</journal-id>
<journal-title>International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy</journal-title>
<issn pub-type='ppub'>2277-4343</issn>
 <publisher>
<publisher-name>Moksha Publishing House </publisher-name>
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<article-id pub-id-type='other'>10.7897/2277-4343.173116</article-id>
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<article-title>INTEGRATING SADVRITTA AND DINACHARYA FOR LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS IN IT PROFESSIONALS: A REVIEW
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<contrib contrib-type='author'>
<name>Pawar YH *</name>
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<contrib contrib-type='author'>
<name> Chaudhari AB</name>
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<contrib contrib-type='author'>
<name> Jain SS </name>
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<pub-date>
<month>11</month>
<year>-0001</year>
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<fpage>156</fpage>
<lpage>161</lpage>
<abstract><title>Abstract</title>
Background: Immune responsiveness is increasingly recognized as an interface between neuroendocrine regulation, circadian biology, metabolism, and psychosocial stability. Information Technology (IT) professionals are particularly vulnerable to prolonged screen exposure, sedentary habits, irregular diet, sleep deprivation, shift work, and chronic stress, predisposing them to impaired immunity and inflammatory disorders. In Ayurveda, immunity is described as Vyadhikshamatva (Immunity), regulated by Agni (metabolic capacity), Ojas (vital essence), balanced Dosha (biological humours), and psychological equilibrium (Satva). Classical Ayurvedic texts advocate preventive healthcare through Dinacharya (daily regimen) and Sadvritta (ethical conduct). The present review evaluated available clinical and translational evidence regarding immunomodulation through Ayurvedic lifestyle interventions, particularly Dinacharya (daily regimen) and Sadvritta (ethical conduct), and assessed their relevance for IT professionals. Classical Ayurvedic texts, including Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya, and Ashtanga Sangraha, along with modern literature from indexed journals, review articles, and clinical studies related to immunology, nutrition, hematology, integrative medicine, and Ayurveda, were critically reviewed using databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Interventions including circadian rhythm regulation, Yoga, Pranayama, meditation, ethical behavioural practices, and structured meal timing demonstrated reductions in inflammatory biomarkers such as IL-6, TNF-__ampersandsignalpha;, and CRP, with improvements in immune resilience and stress adaptation. Ayurvedic lifestyle interventions based on Dinacharya (Daily regimen) and Sadvritta (ethical conduct) exhibit clinically relevant immunomodulatory potential and may serve as cost-effective preventive strategies for IT professionals. Further occupation-specific randomised controlled trials are warranted.
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<title>Keywords</title>
<kwd>Ayurveda</kwd>
<kwd> Dinacharya</kwd>
<kwd> Sadvritta</kwd>
<kwd> Vyadhikshamatva</kwd>
<kwd> Immunomodulation</kwd>
<kwd> IT professionals</kwd>
<kwd> Circadian biology.</kwd>
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