Integrating Ahara Vidhi Regulations into Daily Routine for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
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Ahar, Dietetics in AyurvedaAbstract
Ayurveda, the ancient science of life, emphasizes holistic well-being—physical, mental, social, and spiritual—through preventive and promotive health approaches, with ahara (diet) playing a central role in maintaining balance. To review the eight-fold dietary guidelines (Aṣṭa Ahara Vidhi Viseṣayatanani) from Charaka Saṃhita Vimana Sthana, analyzing their relevance in natural equilibrium, growth, and disease prevention in contemporary daily life. A conceptual analysis of classical Ayurvedic texts detailing Ahara’s influence on dhatu (tissue) balance, constructive processes, and overall health. The eight dietary determinants—prakṛiti (natural qualities), karaṇa (processing), saṃyoga (combination), rasi (quantity), desha (habitat), kala (time/season), upayoga-saṃstha (dietary etiquette), and Upayokta (individual constitution)—are explored in depth.
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