Arpit Kumar Shrivas, Vandana Singh, Rajendra Prasad
Vol. 6, Jul-Dec 2018
Abstract:
In the present pace of globalization, people are so much indulge in the competition of progression that they have totally overlooked their health, and progressively becoming a victim of certain diseases. Ayurveda being one of the most ancient traditional systems of medicine has an extensive guideline regarding the promotion and sustenance of health. It always has its first motive to prevent the individual from the ailments by practicing apposite Aahara and Vihaara in accordance to their Prakriti, Desha, Kala etc. Diseases which emerge due to unhealthy and inappropriate life style are considered as a lifestyle disorder. It chiefly includes cardiovascular complaints, hypertension, diabetes mellitus , obesity etc. According to the National Family Health Survey, 9 percent of men and 13 percent of women in India are overweight. 165.8 per 100,000 population is dyeing owing to IHD(ischemic heart disease) , and moreover, around 116.4 per 100, 000 people’s death is due to cerebro-vascular diseases in India. It shows how the burdens of malady are increasing day by day just because of ignorance to oneself. This article is an attempt to demystify the dogmas and approaches of Ayurvedic Science in regard to the health perspective which could play an important role in the epidemi city of lifestyle disorders.