IMPORTANCE OF PRINCIPLES RELATED TO AHARA AS PREVENTIVE AND CURATIVE MEASURE: AN AYURVEDA REVIEW
Dr. S. N. Tiwari* and Dr. Shivshankar Soni
ABSTRACT
Ahara (food) is one of the most important pillars of healthy living and health status of human being mainly depends upon the quality of food. Physical & mental strength, complexion, Oja, longevity & energy comes from the consumed Ahara. It is also believed that Rasa, Virya, Vipaka and Guna of Ahara contribute significantly towards the equilibrium of Dosha and Dhatu. The healthy diet not only served as nutritional source but also boost immunity & strength thus protect from diseases & infection. Ayurveda described various concepts related to Ahara such as; Virudha-Ahara and Ahara Vidhi which should be practiced in day to day life to acquire optimum benefits of food. Considering importance of Ahara present article deals with various aspects and pathological considerations related to the Ahara.
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