A REVIEW ARTICLE ON RITUCHARYA AND ITS ROLE IN PREVENTION OF LIFESTYLE DISEASES
Dr. Simran Chauhan*, Dr. Manohar Ram, Dr. Ramnihor Tapsi Jaiswal
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda is an ancient science of life that focuses more on preventing lifestyle diseases rather than just treating them. For prevention, it offers various rules and routines related to Ahara (diet), Vihara (daily habits), Achara (conduct), and Vichara (thoughts), as described in different classical texts (Samhitas).One important routine in Ayurveda is "Ritucharya", which helps the body adjust smoothly to seasonal changes without disturbing its natural balance. Each Ritu (season) causes changes in the levels of Doshas in the environment. These seasonal changes can affect the body and disturb its natural equilibrium, as explained in the concept of Prakruti-Purusha Samyata Siddhanta (the balance between body and environment). If a person fails to follow the seasonal guidelines properly, it can lead to Dosha imbalance in the body, which may result in lifestyle diseases. Therefore, it is important to understand and follow Ritucharya according to the changes in each season.
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