Abstract

DIET AND LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION OF WINTER SEASON (HEMANTA AND SHISHIR RITU): AYURVEDIC AND MODERN PERSPECTIVE

Kavita Sharma*, Dr. Ayush Kumar Garg and Dr. Preeti Chouhan

Abstract

Ritu (the season) classified by different features expresses different effects on the body as well as the environment. Ayurveda has depicted various rules and regimens (Charya), regarding diet and behavior to acclimatize seasonal enforcement easily without altering body homeostasis. It is widely explained in different classics of Ayurveda. The Change of season will affect the external environment where we are living which in turn will affect our body. Therefore our body should adapt to this changing environment without disturbing the Homeostasis of the body. The important principle of Ayurveda deals with the preventive aspects which can be achieved by properly following regimens which are mentioned in our classics. In this review article, various regimens during hemant and Shishir Ritu (winter) in diet and lifestyle as mentioned in the classics of Ayurveda and their importance on lifestyle disorders has been discussed. Dietary and behavioral regimens of Hemanta and Shishira Ritus are highlighted here along with its modern aspects. For preventing Life style disorders the only way is to understand Ritucharya and makes the body to adjust with this changing environment.

Keywords: Lifestyle disorders, Ayurveda, Ritucharya, Hemanta, Shishira, seasonal regimens, winter season.