“Ayurvedic Aahar as a Preventive and Promotive Health Measure: A Comprehensive Study”

Abstract

In studying the Healthy Living branch of Ayurveda, it is well known that health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity and Aahar that which forms the portion of Swasthavritta (the normalcy of health) i.e. maintenance of health. This makes it a very attractive and interesting subject to investigate how the food consumed during Swasthavritta or towards that end or in other words how the diet named as Swasthavritta enhances preventive as well as positive health. In particular, it examines the system of Ayurvedic Food Science, its benefits in both body and mind, and its relevance to wellbeing. This information is the result of assessing of the population who is on Ayurveda food versus the one using the present-day diet. The findings indicate that Swasthavritta Aahar enforces effective digestion, immune processes and overall wellbeing. The findings of the study are that it is prudent that following the Ayurvedic dietary regimens can aid in the promotion of health as more of the disease can be prevented rather than let to develop and treat it.