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ROLE OF AYURVEDA IN PREVENTION OF LIFESTYLE DISORDERS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO AMAVATA

*Vd. Rajendra Mane and Vd. Prajkta Dahiphale

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Introduction: - Ayurveda is a holistic science of life. Due to change in lifestyle and diet patterns, there is an increase in lifestyle disorders. Amavata is becoming a prime health issue in the population due to the non-observance of Dinacharya, Ritucharya, Sadvritta regimens, Apathya sevan (Aahara and Vihara), etc. Amavata is a combination of the words "Ama" and "Vata". Ama means the toxic effect caused by the body due to various reasons. The ama, when combined with aggravated Vata Dosha, occupies Shleshmasthana (Asthisandhi) and results in the painful disease "Amavata". Amavata closely resembles rheumatoid arthritis in accordance with their similarities in terms of clinical features like pain, swelling, stiffness, fever, redness, and fatigue. Amavata disease is particularly mentioned in Madhavnidan by Madhavkara (16th century A.D.) under the category of Vatakaphaja disorders. Ayurveda plays an important role in the prevention of lifestyle disorders by following proper regimens like Dinacharya, Ritucharya, Pathya Apathya w.r.t. Aahara and Vihara, Yoga, and Panchakarma. Aim: - To study the role of Ayurveda in preventing lifestyle disorders, with special reference to Amavata. Objectives: - 1. To investigate the ayurvedic and modern causes of Amavata. 2. To look into the effectiveness of different regimens in the prevention of Amavata. Materials and Methods: - All literature related to Amavata is compiled from textbooks, the internet, articles, and scientific journals. Conclusion: - It is concluded that by following Dinacharya, Ritucharya, Pathya Apathya, Panchakarma, and Rasyana Chikitsa, we can prevent Amavata and other lifestyle disorders.

Keywords: Amavata, Lifestyle disorders.