RITUCHARYA: ANCIENT REGIME FOR PREVENTION OF DISEASES
*Dr. Parul Soni, Dr. Sunayana Sharma and Dr. Archana
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda is ancient science of life, it focuses on prevention of diseases instead of treatment of any disease For prevention perspective it has various rules and regimens regarding Ahara (diet), Vihara (regimens), Achara (conduct) and Vichara (thoughts) which are described in various samhitas.“Ritucharya”, is one among such regimens which plays an important role in acclimatizing the seasonal enforcement easily without altering body homeostasis. Ritu (season), has variation classification of Doshas in the environment, its has different effects on the body, hence disturb body?s equilibrium (Prakruthi-Purusha Samyata Siddantha), this disequilibrium occurs due to failure in various appropriate guidelines and leads to imbalance of Doshas in the body and they lead to disease manifestation. Hence there arises a need to understand and implement these guidelines in accordance with the changes in Ritu.
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