Abstract

ROLE OF DINCHARYA IN PREVANTION OF LIFESTYLE DISORDERS

Dr. Masum*, Dr. Ashok Kumar Sharma, Dr. K. L. Sharma and Dr. Rekhraj Meena

Abstract

Dinacharya means a schedule of individual practices and personal habit choices that are related to increas or decrease health risks. The lifestyle disorders are known internationally as non-communicable diseases(NCD’s) or chronic diseases of lifestyle. The incidence of lifestyle diseases like hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia and overweight/obesity associated with cardiovascular diseases are high or are on the rise. As Ayurveda science is recognized as the foremost life science and describes various modalities to prevent and manage lifestyle disorders, the world is being intrested in its potential. In the prevention of lifestyle disorders, Swasthavritta plays a very important role. Various regimens like Dincharya (daily regimen), Ritu-charya (seasonal regimen), Rasayanatherapy (rejuvenation), Sadvritta (rules ®ulations of ideal routine) and Aachara Rasayana (code of conduct) along with Yogic practices are utmost important factors to maintain a healthy life style and happy psychological set up. The inclusive utilization of all these modalities has a great effect in the prevention of lifestyle disorders.

Keywords: Dincharya, Non-communicable, Sadvritta, Rasayana etc.