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8 articles for “Aahar”
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Interlinking Junk Food as Viruddha Aahara and Exploring Its Role as Dushivisha
Abstract: For a healthy life, everyone needs a healthy and balanced diet. Nowadays food habits and lifestyle have been modified according to the profession of individual. Everyone is frequently consuming incompatible food or junk food. As per Ayurveda incompatible diet i.e. Viruddha Aahara is one of the root causes of various health problems. Both junk food and Viruddha Aahara has major role in exploration of Dushi visha. Diet is a basic …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 Read article
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Aetiology-based Survey Study on Diabetes Mellitus Exploring Diet (Aahar) and Lifestyle (Vihaar) Patterns: An Ayurveda Prospective
Abstract: Introduction: With drastic changes in life-style, dietetic habits, increased industrialization, and pollution; global population of 21st century is being affected with various kinds of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)/Life Style Diseases (LSDs), thereby posing a leading threat to human health. Among such NCDs, Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is an important entity and India leads the world with largest number of diabetics, earning the dubious distinction of the Diabetic Capital of the World. Nevertheless, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 8–21 Read article
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Analysis of Concept of Aaharpaka in Ayurveda
Abstract: AbstractAyurveda is the most ancient science of life. Ayurveda considers that like all the universal matter, our body is also formed by the Panchamahabutas (five basic elements). In this Panchabhautika Sharira, various processes are going on continuously resulting into loss of various elements. For replacement, one has to consume appropriate Ahara (food). Acharya Charaka states that body is the outcome of food and Agni (factor responsible for digestion) plays important …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 17–24 Read article
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Karshyata (Undernutrition) and Its Management Through Ayurveda
Abstract: Aahar (Food) is considered as the first pillar of Ayurveda; among the three, Nidra and Brahmacharya are the other two pillars. Many diseases can be prevented by a modified diet (nutritious). Karshya is one of the diseases related to annavaha srotas. It is a type of malnutrition resulting from a deficiency of proteins and calories in food over a long period of time. It is very common among young children(usually …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Conceptual Study of Pachaka Pitta—A Review
Abstract: Pachaka Pitta is responsible for digestion of food, Vibhajan of Sara and Kitta and it nourishes the Agneya part of Pitta located in different parts of body. Ancient texts provide a clear description about its Sthan, Swaroop and Karma. Acharya Sushruta, quotes “By dispensation which is unseen and hidden (a cause which cannot be perceived or explained in terms of known facts) the Pitta that is located in the area …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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A Literature Review on Various Ayurveda Dosage Forms
Abstract: Ayurveda is an ancient system of medical science which elucidates about the different forms of dosage, which is the physical form of a medication deliberate for administration. As per Ayurveda the different types of dosage forms can be prepared by the Vaidya (physician) according to Yukti (solution by scientific logic), seeing samyoga, vishesha, kala and samskara. Different types of dosage forms have been described in the Ayurvedic texts. These all …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Concept of Asthyagni w.s.r. to Osteoporosis
Abstract: Asthidhatu is the fifth dhatu which does the function of Shareeradharana. It is formed by the saarabhaaga of the medadhatu and by the action of upachayakaraka asthidhatwagni on the asthiposhakansha present in the aahara rasa. Though there is not even the mention of the name Asthyagni in the classical texts of Ayurveda. But on the basis of the available knowledge about dhatwagni we can formulate ‘Asthyagni’ as “Ushma (sum total …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Concept of Hitahara with Special Reference to Sushruta Samhita
Abstract: Ayurveda is a traditional system of medicine that originated over three million years ago that offers extensive insight about food and health, based on certain unique conceptual as well as practical or therapeutic utility. According to Ayurveda, food is not only a complicated amalgam of all the fundamental components, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and fats, but also something that provides energy for the body, soul, and mind. Ahara, Nidra and Bramhacharya …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 22–27 Read article