Abstract

ROLE OF DINACHARYA IN SKIN HEALTH - A REVIEW

Dr. Arpit Sah, Dr. Sandeep Sagare*, Dr. Suma Rajaput and Dr. Anju Yadav

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Abstract

Ayurveda is a traditional medical system that emphasizes the promotion of health, prevention of disease via various food and lifestyle practices and the treatment of disease through various therapeutic procedures. Dinacharya is one of the important regimen which is elaborately explained by our acharyas, if practiced properly daily in correct manner according to Rutus, it can help to achieve balance in their constitutions and can help to control biological clock. Additionally, it promotes discipline, calmness, contentment and longevity. It also helps with digestion, absorption and assimilation. Present day more importance is given to skin, complexion and beauty, skin has been given the attention it deserves since the beginning of time. Due to several factors including poor sanitation, unclean conditions, pollution, dietary and lifestyle modifications etc. the incidence of skin diseases has significantly increased in recent years. So, by practicing dinacharya we can prevent skin diseases as it helps in balancing dosha, dhatu, agni, etc. In this article an attempt has been made to review the role, importance and action of dinacharya on skin health.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Dinacharya, Skin.