IDEAL LIFESTYLE: THE AYURVEDIC WAY

Modern medical science has eliminated the threat of death and disability from most infectious diseases through improved sanitation, vaccination, and antibiotics. But death from lifestyle diseases is now the primary concern. Altered lifestyle has many implications on human health which are potentially preventable. Concept of lifestyle varies with culture and geographical area. Considering these variations Ayurveda advocates an ideal lifestyle applicable for all. By following the principles of lifestyle told in Ayurveda it is possible to fight the lifestyle diseases on several fronts. Various aspects of lifestyle are dealt under the headings of Dinacharya, Rutucharya and Sadvritta. The present scientific era demands an evidence base for every concept before it is being accepted universally so also is the concept of lifestyle in Ayurveda. An attempt is made in the article to explore the concepts of Lifestyle in Ayurveda with possible evidence base.