A CROSSECTIONAL SURVEY STUDY FOR HUMAN DIET AND REGIMEN IN VARSHA RITU W.S.R. TO RITUCHARYA ACROSS CHATTISGARH

Om Prakash Sahoo*, L. C. Harjpal and Shweta Singh

ABSTRACT

Background: Ritucharya is an effective, health-promoting Ayurvedic regimen that helps us to adapt internally to keep our Doshas in balance and live in line with seasonal changes. Every Ritu has a unique climate that affects the physical body. This cross‑sectional survey study was conducted at the present juncture for analyzing the impact of Ayurveda among the population of chattisgarh for its aspects of health practices like consuming proper Ahar (Diet) and following proper rules and regimen according to Ritu. Aim: To observe awareness about Ritucharya and prevalence of various characteristics features of Prakupita dosha in Varsha Ritu among common people. Study design: The questionnaire were prepared in an easily understandable manner based on season wise diet, regimen, Symptoms of season wise Prakupita dosha which is told in Ayurveda and made available to 101 people. Result: Among the studied respondants across chattisgarh 75.3% individuals were found not following ritucharya, 70.3% individuals were found not change their daily diet and lifestyle & Symptoms of season wise Prakupita dosha were found during Varsha Ritu. Conclusion: It is concluded from the present thesis that in the present scenario, most of the people aren’t following Ritucharya due to improper knowledge about Ritucharya, modernization, lack of essential facilities, eating and drinking without thinking about their well being, being busy in work till late night and due to excessive worry, grief or mental stress which causes symptoms of Tridosha prakopa in Varsha ritu.

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