Ayurveda and Modern Perspective on Diseases Associated with Ahara: A Review

  • Ranjita Naharia Assistant Professor, Govt. Ashtang Ayurved College, Indore (MP) India.
  • Mariya Husain Associate Professor, Parul Institute of Ayurved, Vadodara (Gujarat) India.

Abstract

Ahara (food) is considered as one of the most important factor in life and it is believe that the normal & abnormal physiological functioning mainly depends upon the quality of food consumed. Consumption of proper diet in appropriate manner may offer good health status while intake of unwholesome food stuffs can lead to disease condition. Ahara provides strength, complexion and Oja to the body, it play vital role towards longevity & boost mental strength also. The Rasa, Guna, Virya and Vipaka of Ahara considered responsible for the equilibrium of the Dosha and Dhatu. The consumption of proper diet not only offers nutritional value but also acts as preventive measure towards many diseases. The Ahara if not taken in proper manner then various ailments may be observed including consequences of Virudha-Ahara, present article described importance of Ahara and diseases originated from bad food habits.


Keywords: Ayurveda, Ahara, Diseases, Virudha-Ahara.

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Ranjita Naharia, Assistant Professor, Govt. Ashtang Ayurved College, Indore (MP) India.

Assistant Professor, Govt. Ashtang Ayurved College, Indore (MP) India.

Mariya Husain, Associate Professor, Parul Institute of Ayurved, Vadodara (Gujarat) India.

Associate Professor, Parul Institute of Ayurved, Vadodara (Gujarat) India.

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Naharia R, Husain M. Ayurveda and Modern Perspective on Diseases Associated with Ahara: A Review. JDDT [Internet]. 15Mar.2019 [cited 29Mar.2024];9(2):514-6. Available from: https://jddtonline.info/index.php/jddt/article/view/2405